Cautious approach urged for biofuels

15 October 2008

Transport minister, Andrew Adonis, has set out plans to take a more cautious approach to biofuels.

He has published a consultation this week, taking forward key findings from the Gallagher review, including the proposal that the rate of increase of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) be slowed to reach 5% in 2013-14, rather than in 2010-11.

Adonis said: ‘We need to take a more cautious approach to biofuels, and today’s consultation sets out our options, as well as dedicating a further £6M to helping ensure that second-generation biofuels are truly sustainable.’

The extra £6M will be spent on research being conducted by the Carbon Trust to accelerate the development of advanced sustainable biofuels technologies. The consultation closes on 17 December.

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