Archive · 16 Jun 2025
UK Ethanol Plant Faces Closure Due to US Trade Agreement
A UK company that makes ethanol is about to close because it can't compete with cheap imports from the US.
The company says this is because of a new trade deal.
If the plant closes, over 100 people will lose their jobs.
The company wants the UK government to make people buy more ethanol.
Ethanol is added to gasoline to make it cleaner.
The US allows more ethanol in fuel than the UK does.
The company also makes animal food and carbon dioxide as part of its process.
UK ethanol producer Ensus faces imminent closure due to rising tariff-free US imports.
The Ensus plant closure could lead to over 100 job losses and impact a supply chain of about 3,000 people.
Ensus is urging the UK government to increase ethanol demand to match US quota levels.
The US has agreed to allow up to 15% ethanol in transport fuel, while the UK standard is 10%.
The Ensus plant produces ethanol, animal feed, and commercial carbon dioxide.
- Who
- Ensus, a UK ethanol producer, is facing closure. The UK government is also involved.
- What
- A UK ethanol producer is facing closure due to rising tariff-free US imports.
- When
- The closure is imminent.
- Where
- Wilton, England
- Why
- Due to rising tariff-free imports from the US following a recent trade agreement.
Ensus Viewpoint
Not Applicable
Government Action
Ensus Viewpoint
Ensus claims that the UK government needs to urgently find a solution and boost ethanol demand.
Not Applicable
The article does not state any opposing views.
- Company
- Ensus
- Location
- Wilton, England
- Issue
- Rising tariff-free US imports
- Job Loss Estimate
- Over 100
- Supply Chain Impact
- About 3,000 people
- Ensus Owner
- Suedzucker AG
- Ethanol production capacity
- 400 million liters annually