All Biofuel articles – Page 3

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    New rules will open biofuel floodgates

    2007-07-01T00:00:00Z

    A new ’homebrew’ revolution is set to increase biofuel production after the government relaxed duty rules.The law previously required anyone producing biofuel to pay duty of 28.35p on every litre as well as submit returns to HM Revenue & Customs and to hold a permit. However, from July, ...

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    New biofuel from Harvest Energy

    2007-06-13T00:00:00Z

    Fuel company Harvest Energy has launched a new fuel which claims to reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 18% and sulphur emissions by up to 90%. Called Harvest BioDiesel B30, it is blended in the UK from renewable resources and has a maximum biodiesel content of 30%. In every ...

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    LPG beats biofuel in carbon-cutting race

    2007-05-01T00:00:00Z

    LPG autogas is the answer to reducing motor carbon emissions, according to Mike Chapman, autogas manager for the LP Gas Association. He said that while the debate continues about the carbon benefits of biofuels, it is a known fact that LPG reduces emissions from petrol vehicles by 20%. In ...

  • PRA URGES CHANCELLOR TO SUPPORT BIOFUELS
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    PRA URGES CHANCELLOR TO SUPPORT BIOFUELS

    2007-03-15T00:00:00Z

    The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) is calling on the Chancellor to cut duty on biofuels in next week’s Budget to encourage investment in the product and the necessary infrastructure to deliver it.PRA director, Ray Holloway said: “A cut in duty on biofuels would generate demand and help expand this nascent ...

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    Greenergy calls for tax break on biofuel

    2003-12-01T00:00:00Z

    Greenergy is calling on the Chancellor to support the development of the UK biodiesel market by introducing a targeted duty incentive to promote blended biodiesels.The company recommends that the government introduce a duty rate for five per cent biodiesel blends set at 1.4 pence per litre below the duty on ...