MARKET Energies Tereos process all of its agricultural raw materials, using the residues to transform into green energies, such as bioethanol and bagasse. To create a sustainable industrial model, Tereos puts the circular economy at the heart of its actions and reduces the consumption of energy needed for processing the raw materials. Key figures 12% of the electricity consumed on Reunion island comes from bagasse 50% of the distilleries’ energy needs in Artenay and Dobrovice stem from methanisation Bioethanol A renewable product, bioethanol is manufactured from cereals and sugar beet in Europe, and from sugar cane in Brazil. Bioethanol shares an identical chemical formula with alcohol, but has a different manufacturing process and areas of use. It is the only liquid fuel currently available as a partial substitute for petrol. Bioethanol emits 60% less greenhouse gases than petrol and generates twice as much energy as that needed to produce it. Bagasse A fibrous residue resulting from the crushing of sugar cane, bagasse is also a rich source of energy. When burned in a boiler, it provides steam and electricity (a cogeneration process). The energy generated from bagasse considerably exceeds the needs of the production plant, which means it is possible to sell electricity to the power grid. During the campaign in Reunion Island, Tereos supplies bagasse to the island’s two largest thermal power plants, which are situated close to its facilities. This prevents 145,000 tonnes of coal from being imported. Methanisation In 2014, new methanisation units were commissioned at our site in Dobrovice, Czech Republic. The new process is based on the use of vinasse, a distillery by-product, and is a world first. The biogas that is produced is then used for the plant’s boilers, reducing both the consumption of fossil energies and CO2 emissions. Featured raw materials Sugar beet Discover Corn Discover Discover our other markets Food and Drink Animal Feed Plant chemistry and fermentation Pharmaceuticals Paper and corrugated cardboard Your contacts Credits Legal notices Personal data Cookies Configures cookies management EN We use certain cookies or similar technologies that are strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the site, as well as to improve the quality of your experience on this site. By clicking "Allow", you allow these cookies, but you can change these preferences at any time in the Cookie Settings. To personalise your preferences or to refuse cookies, select "Personalise". Please note that blocking certain types of cookies could affect your use of the website and some of its features. To learn more about our cookie policy, or to change your cookie preferences, see our "Cookie Policy". Allow Disallow Personalise