Reports: UK's largest bioethanol plant owner claims UK-US trade deal could force closure

Stuart Stone
clock • 5 min read
Saltend Chemicals Park, Hull - Credit: iStock
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Saltend Chemicals Park, Hull - Credit: iStock

Vivergo Fuels-owner warns it will stop buying feedstock for bioethanol production if requests for government support go unanswered, reports claim

The UK's largest bioethanol plant could close as early as next week if it does not receive government support, reports have claimed. Associated British Foods (ABF) said the recent trade agreement between...

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