Bioethanol France,
a professional trade association.

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.

> Areas of action.

Promotion, information, studies, action plans, and representation.

> The team

Presentation of the trade association’s operational team.

> Members

French producers of agricultural alcohol.

Agricultural alcohol,
a resource derived from plants.

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.

> A sector of excellence.

Harnessing the synergy of plants

> Raw materials

A wide variety of agricultural raw materials.

> The processes

Stages of bioethanol production.

> The main outlets

Applications across many sectors.

> Co-products

Optimal valorization of raw materials.

Bioethanol, the world's most widely used biofuel

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.

> A fuel by essence

Bioethanol, the most widely used biofuel in the world

> Challenges and assets

Reducing CO₂ emissions

> SP95-E10

France's No. 1 gasoline

> Superethanol-E85

The fuel of purchasing power and respect for the environment

> ED95

A fuel designed especially for buses and coaches

Synergies with Future Energies

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.

> A fuel for the future.

More sustainable mobility.

> The future: 100% renewable E85.

An eco-friendly alternative to traditional fuels

> Our CSR commitment.

Promoting a more sustainable energy model.

> Sustainable aviation fuel.

Replacing fossil kerosene in aviation.

> Marine fuel

Bioethanol in maritime transport.

Latest news and publications.

In this section, you will find all the essential resources to follow our latest news and access our official publications.

> All the news

The timeline of our actions.

> Press area

Resources available to the media.

> Key figures

Monthly data on SP95-E10 and Superethanol E85.

> Technical documents

Available as open source.

WHO ARE WE ?

Bioethanol France, professional association

Bioethanol France is the professional trade association that represents the interests of French producers of agricultural alcohol (both bioethanol fuel and traditional alcohol). Its former name is SNPAA (National Union of Agricultural Alcohol Producers).

We promote innovation and collaboration with agricultural, energy, and user-industry stakeholders to support the transition toward a more sustainable economy and mobility.

Bioethanol France acts to…

Promote and inform

Promote and provide information about renewable, agricultural-based ethanol at both the French and European levels, to all relevant stakeholders.

Studies and useful procedures

Conduct in-depth thematic studies and undertake concrete actions aimed at addressing the needs and challenges of the profession.

Positions and action plans

Develop well-reasoned positions and structured action plans that carry a vision of the public interest and aim to support society’s evolution.

Represent producers

Represent the interests of agricultural alcohol producers within national and international professional and interprofessional organizations.

The team

Alexandre Haack

President

Valérie Corre

Vice-presidente

Sylvain Demoures

Secretary General

Nicolas Kurtsoglou

Engineer
Fuel Manager

Aubin Desoteux-Gilson

Engineer
Fuel Project Officer

Sandra Rocheteau

Communications and Administration Manager

Members

BIOENERGY
OF THE SOUTHWEST

Raw materials:
cereals

CRISTAL
UNION

Raw materials:
sugar beet, cereals

DISLAUB

CRISTAL UNION

Raw materials:
crude alcohol (rectifier)

ROQUETTE FRÈRES

Raw materials:
cereals

RYSSEN
ALCOOLS

Raw materials:
crude alcohol (rectifier)

TEREOS
France

Raw materials:
sugar beet

Tereos Starch & Sweeteners D.V.O

Raw materials:
cereals

Tereos Starch & Sweeteners BENP

Raw materials:
cereals

Tereos Starch & Sweeteners Europe

Raw materials:
cereals