Alcohol Dehydration Plant
As a result of its experience, InterAlco is highly specialised in the production of advanced bioethanol. This circumstance enables the company to offer the market one of the most sustainable biofuels with the lowest environmental impact.
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Advanced bioethanol is a type of biofuel produced from agricultural or forestry wastes or residues, among other raw materials consisting of residual biomass which has no food use and do not compete for land use. Bioethanol prevents over 70% of GHG emissions into the atmosphere, as compared to fossil fuels.
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Advanced bioethanol is presented as a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional biofuels, as it does not compete with food crops and can use waste materials or agricultural residues which could otherwise end up in landfills or as greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, advanced bioethanol can have a positive impact on the rural economy by providing a source of income for farmers and biomass producers.
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The European Union is working towards the transition to advanced biofuels. As per the Renewable Energy Directive 2018/2001/EU (RED II), the EU's objective is to progressively increase the percentage of renewable energy used in transport until 2030, including specific objectives, likewise gradual, for advanced biofuels. In EU legislation, advanced biofuels are defined according to the materials used for their production, and in the corresponding section (Part A of Annex IX) of the RED II, the types of biomasses which are accepted to produce advanced biofuels are clearly stipulated.
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The bioethanol produced at the Dehydration Plant in Alcázar de San Juan (Ciudad Real) is manufactured under stringent quality controls, from certified alcohols from materials included in Part A of Annex IX of the RED II. Our bioethanol is used as an additive in traditional gasoline or directly as a biofuel by the major European Oil Operators.
Products
Bioethanol (dehydrated ethanol)
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​CEN EN 15376:2014 and UNE EN 15376:2015 Standards
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The dehydrated ethanol marketed by InterAlco comes entirely from raw materials certified for the purpose of complying with the obligations for the sale or consumption of biofuels for transport purposes, as well as the objective stipulated for the use of energy from renewable sources in all forms of transport.
Denatured bioethanol
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​​Dehydrated ethanol + ETBE
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Biofuel obtained via the denaturation of dehydrated ethanol with ETBE (Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether), as appropriate. The concentration of the denaturant in the product is formally stipulated by the competent authority, according to the purpose and/or destination of the product.
Gasoline E95
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95% Dehydrated bioethanol + 5% Gasoline
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Biofuel obtained by blending dehydrated ethanol with gasoline, in a ratio of approximately 95% dehydrated ethanol to 5% gasoline.
Gasoline E85
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85% Dehydrated bioethanol + 15% Gasoline
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Biofuel obtained by blending dehydrated ethanol with gasoline, in a ratio of approximately 85% dehydrated ethanol to 15% gasoline.
Location and infrastructure
15.000 m2
The Alcohol Dehydration Plant is located in Alcázar de San Juan (Ciudad Real), occupying a 15,000 m2 plot of land
100,000 litres/day
The plant has a bioethanol production capacity of 99.9 % vol. in compliance with CEN EN 15376:2014 and UNE EN 15376:2015 Standards.
8,400 m3
Its facilities have an alcohol storage capacity of 8,400 m3, process unit, tanker truck loading/unloading area, office building with process control room, in-house laboratory, administrative area and other auxiliary and/or support facilities.