Bioethanol plant deems lack of Government support an ‘act of economic self-harm’ Vivergo Fuels says it will have to close its Hull plant after the decision not to provide financial backing. Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2025
Last wheat delivered to largest bioethanol plant under threat after trade deal Vivergo Fuels, near Hull, is in crisis talks with the Government after the UK-US agreement removed tariffs on American imports. Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025
Fears over bioethanol plant ‘putting £1.25 billion jet fuel project in jeopardy’ Vivergo Fuels, in Hull, is in crisis talks with the Government after the UK-US trade deal removed tariffs on American bioethanol. Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025
US tariff relief for UK carmakers and aerospace comes into force Car manufacturers exporting to the US will face a 10% tariff quota, down from 27.5%, while the aerospace sector will see a 10% levy removed entirely. Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025
Under-threat bioethanol plant says talks with Government a ‘positive signal’ The UK’s largest producer – Vivergo Fuels in Hull – has said it could shut in September ‘unless the Government acts’, following the UK-US trade deal. Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025
UK’s largest bioethanol plant to shut in September ‘unless Government acts’ Vivergo Fuels’ Hull site will stop production in September unless the Government can provide ‘a longer-term solution’, following the US trade deal. Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025
£350m Vivergo Fuels plant returns to production to feed forecourt demand for greener pumps Introduction of E10 blend, doubling renewable content, led to decision to bring back sprawling Saltend site Birmingham Post · May 6, 2022