Mandatory Use of Biofuel Blend, DOE Department Circular No. DC 2011-02- 0001 of 2011 (Philippines)

The Circular mandates the use of 10% blend of bioethanol by volume into all gasoline fuel distributed and sold in the country, subject to certain exempt gasoline grades during a transitory period. Upon full implementation, the requirement shall apply to all gasoline grades sold in the country, without any exempt grades. Pursuant to the objective to develop and utilize indigenous renewable and sustainably-sourced clean energy sources to reduce dependence on imported oil, accredited local bioethanol producers are enjoined to maximize their production to meet the increasing local demand of bioethanol.