Bioethanol France is the professional trade association representing the interests of French producers of agricultural alcohol (fuel bioethanol and traditional alcohol). The association promotes innovation and collaboration with agricultural, energy, and end-use industry stakeholders to support the transition toward a more sustainable economy and mobility.
Promotion, information, studies, action plans, and representation.
Presentation of the trade association’s operational team.
French producers of agricultural alcohol.
Agricultural alcohol is derived from renewable plant-based resources, and plays a key role in the circular economy. Il combine performances économiques et respect de l’environnement tout en répondant aux besoins d’un marché mondial en constante évolution.
Harnessing the synergy of plants
A wide variety of agricultural raw materials.
Stages of bioethanol production.
Applications across many sectors.
Optimal valorization of raw materials.
Bioethanol is a biofuel intended for gasoline engines. It is the most widely used biofuel in the world. It replaces part of the fossil fuel in gasoline-type fuels. It significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and decreases dependence on oil.
Bioethanol, the most widely used biofuel in the world
Reducing CO₂ emissions
France's No. 1 gasoline
The fuel of purchasing power and respect for the environment
A fuel designed especially for buses and coaches
By harnessing the synergies between plant-based resources and new energy technologies, bioethanol is emerging as a key link in the energy transition. It helps build a more sustainable mobility model for future generations.
More sustainable mobility.
An eco-friendly alternative to traditional fuels
Promoting a more sustainable energy model.
Replacing fossil kerosene in aviation.
Bioethanol in maritime transport.
In this section, you will find all the essential resources to follow our latest news and access our official publications.
The timeline of our actions.
Resources available to the media.
Monthly data on SP95-E10 and Superethanol E85.
Available as open source.
ED95 is a fuel containing 95% bioethanol. It is designed in particular for buses and coaches.
On February 4, 2016, the French Ministry of Ecology, Development and Energy published an order officially authorizing ED95.
The decree of March 29, 2016, amended by the decree of April 21, 2026, sets out the technical specifications.