Bioethanol
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Renewable fuel for lower-carbon transport and regional energy security
Bioethanol is a renewable, bio-based fuel which contributes to the decarbonization of the transport sector. It is already used successfully as a blending component in gasoline, including E10, where it replaces part of the fossil fuel content and contributes to measurable greenhouse gas emission reductions.
AGRANA is an established European producer of bioethanol for fuel applications. Its regional production base, high sustainability performance and integrated biorefinery approach support stable supply while making efficient use of agricultural raw materials. Bioethanol produced at the Pischelsdorf site has an alcohol content of at least 99 vol.% and is suitable for established gasoline blending applications.
Key benefits
AGRANA bioethanol combines renewable fuel functionality with regional supply, strong greenhouse gas performance and efficient raw material use:
- Renewable fuel for gasoline blending: Suitable for use as a renewable blending component in gasoline, including E10 applications.
- Strong greenhouse gas saving performance: Bioethanol from the Pischelsdorf site delivers substantial emission reductions compared with fossil fuels, with further gains from waste and residual streams.
- Reliable European supply: Regional production in Austria and Hungary supports stable availability and reduces dependence on fossil fuel imports.
- High alcohol content: Bioethanol produced in Pischelsdorf has an alcohol content of at least 99 vol.%, supporting consistent use in fuel applications.
- ISCC-EU certified production: AGRANA and Hungrana are ISCC-EU certified, demonstrating compliance with recognized sustainability requirements for biofuels.
- Integrated biorefinery approach: Renewable raw materials are used almost completely, with valuable co-products generated alongside bioethanol.
- Regional feed production: Protein-rich animal feed produced as a co-product reduces dependence on imported soy.
AGRANA bioethanol is used as a renewable component in gasoline blends such as E10. It supports fuel suppliers in reducing the fossil share of the finished fuel while meeting growing requirements for renewable energy in the transport sector.
When used in place of gasoline components, bioethanol lowers greenhouse gas emissions from road transport and gives suppliers a direct lever for their renewable energy targets.
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The use of waste and residual streams further improves the greenhouse gas performance of bioethanol. AGRANA processes these streams as part of the standard feedstock mix, opening up fuel concepts with a stronger sustainability profile.
European production supports a stable and regional supply of renewable fuel. By using grain and other suitable raw material streams, AGRANA bioethanol reduces dependence on fossil fuel imports and strengthens security of supply.
Process insights
AGRANA bioethanol combines renewable fuel production with efficient raw material use, certified sustainability and regional European supply.
Bioethanol production
- Produced through the alcoholic fermentation of starch- and sugar-containing raw materials with a resulting alcohol content of at least 99 vol.%
- Uses primarily renewable raw materials
Integrated biorefinery
- Almost complete utilization of the regionally sourced raw materials used
- Protein-rich animal feed is generated as a valuable co-product
- Biogenic CO₂ is recovered for food and industrial applications
Greenhouse gas performance
- Up to around 85% greenhouse gas reduction for bioethanol produced in Pischelsdorf compared with fossil fuels
- Up to around 95% greenhouse gas reduction possible when waste and residual streams are used
Certified European production
- AGRANA and Hungrana are ISCC-EU certified
- Certification covers sustainability requirements for raw material sourcing, cultivation and greenhouse gas savings
- Production takes place in Pischelsdorf, Austria, and at Hungrana in Szabadegyháza, Hungary
- Regional production supports stable supply for fuel blending and industrial applications
Raw materials
Renewable raw materials for efficient bioethanol production
AGRANA produces bioethanol from starch- and sugar-containing raw materials within an integrated production system designed for high resource efficiency:
- Regionally sourced raw materials
- Use of suitable by-products alongside conventional agricultural raw materials.
- More than 30% waste and residual streams can be processed depending on feedstock availability and production conditions.
- Almost complete utilization of the raw materials within the biorefinery process.
- Production of protein-rich animal feed as a valuable co-product.
- Recovery of biogenic CO₂ for food and industrial applications.