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In terms of domestic consumption, biodiesel is bigger in Germany than it is anywhere else in the world.
Using wheat and increasingly sugar beet, Germany has turned itself into Europe’s top bioethanol producer with everything in place for long-term growth. Now is the time to get into the market, make partners, plug in to our state-of-the-art infrastructure, and gain market share before demand starts its even steeper ascent.
MARKET – The Biofuels Quota Act (2007) mandates increased biofuels quotas in the overall fuel for transportation market. A market volume for biofuels of approx. 4.6 million t is legally required by 2015, with further increases expected beyond this time.
INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – Our state-of-the-art infrastructure can connect you with an extensive network of chemical parks, refineries, and sites offering access by ship, rail, and road. Benefit from close relations to partners along the value chain: from transporting and access to feedstock to the distribution of bioethanol.
PERSONNEL – World-class human resources and a renowned education system makes Germany fertile ground for innovation.
R&D – German research institutes are working closely with industry partners to develop and bring second-generation biofuels such as biomass-to-liquid (BtL) to market. Research focuses on lignocellulosic bioethanol, enzymatic, and energy crop sciences, as well as technological, economical, and environmental studies.
INCENTIVES – E85 and second generation biofuels are tax-exempt until 2015, with tax relief available for pure biofuels. Additional investment and operating cost-reducing incentives are also available.
LEGAL AND POLITICAL FRAMEWORK – As of 1 January, 2007 the Biofuel Quota Act has effected changes in the Federal Emissions Control Act, requiring that a minimum amount of biofuel be added to traditional fossil fuel sources (diesel and gasoline). The German government's Biofuels strategy stipulates an increasing reduction of the GHG portion for the overall amount of distributed fuels from 2015 on and promotes investment in second generation Biofuels.
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - We offer an extensive and comprehensive logistics infrastructure that integrates state-of-the-art transportation networks with the most modern telematics, IT, and telecommunications systems.
STABLE INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT - Social, economic, and political stability provide a solid base for your corporate projects. Our judiciary and civil services are highly professional. Contractual agreements are secure, and intellectual property is strictly protected in Germany.
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