UK's Largest Bioethanol Plant Threatens Closure Over US Trade Deal

Vivergo plant owner seeks government support amid tariff-free US ethanol imports

The owner of the UK's largest bioethanol facility, Vivergo, has issued a warning that the plant may shut down unless the government provides immediate support.

The threat comes in response to a recent UK-US trade agreement allowing 1.4 billion litres of tariff-free US ethanol into the British market, a volume equivalent to the UK's total annual demand.

The influx of cheaper imports jeopardizes domestic producers, prompting calls for regulatory reforms and financial assistance to preserve the industry and associated jobs.