Philippines Eyes Higher Bioethanol Blend, Seeks Cheaper Feedstocks to Lower Fuel Prices
The Philippine government is moving to increase the bioethanol blend in gasoline from 10% to 15% to curb pump prices. The Departments of Agriculture and Energy are exploring cheaper domestic feedstocks, such as sugarcane derivatives and corn, to boost local production and reduce import dependence.
This article requires PRO
This article is outside the free access window or is a special report. PRO unlocks it and the full archive.
Related articles
- Philippines Eyes Bioethanol Boost Through Diversified Feedstock
The Philippine government is exploring the use of diverse feedstocks, including corn and palm oil alongside sugarcane, to enhance bioethanol production capacity and reduce costs. This initiative aims to improve the competitiveness of domestic production and stabilize fuel prices.
- Philippines Explores Diverse Feedstocks for Bioethanol Expansion
The Philippine Departments of Agriculture and Energy are exploring cheaper and more diverse feedstocks to support the expansion of bioethanol production. This initiative aims to reduce gasoline prices and potentially increase the ethanol blend rate to 15% in the future.