Archive Article: 2002/07/26

26 July 2002

Biofuels – time now for positive action

Thank goodness biofuels are finally attracting widespread interest and winning government support. But warm words from ministers should be backed by action if the sector is to flourish.

Recent comments supporting bioethanol production from cereals, beet and potatoes is meaningless unless the government sets the 4.5p/litre duty rate requested by the Curry Report on all green fuels.

Whether biodiesel or bioethanol for road transport fuel, biofuel offers big environmental benefits. It could also be a profitable new crop enterprise for growers. But that will happen only if the government acts.