PHILIPPINES: Department Circular No. 2011-02-0001 of 2011 Mandatory Use of Biofuel Blend

Meta Data
Draft: 
No
Revision of previous policy?: 
No
Draft Year: 
2011
Effective Start Year: 
2011
Scope: 
National
Document Type: 
Other
Economic Sector: 
Transport
Energy Types: 
Renewable, Bioenergy
Issued by: 
Department of Energy
Source: 
Department of Energy
File: 
Department Circular No. 2011-02-0001
Overall Summary: 
A Department Circular mandating the use of biofuel blend.
Access
Energy access priorities: 
[T]he DOE strictly adheres [...] to mandate the use of biofuels as a measure to, among others [...], increase rural employment and income and ensure availability of alternative and renewable clean energy without any detriment to the natural ecosystem biodiversity and food reserves of the country.
Renewable Energy
Biofuels obligation/mandate: 
[T]he DOE strictly adheres [...] to mandate the use of biofuels as a measure to, among others develop and utilize indigenous renewable and sustainably sourced clean energy sources to [...] ensure availability of alternative and renewable clean energy [...].---The ten percent (10%) blend of bioethanol by volume into all gasoline file distributed and sold by each and every oil company in the country, subject to certain exempt gasoline grades. shall commence beginning August 6, 2011.---On February 6. 2012, all gasoline fuels distributed and sold by each and every oil company in the country shall contain a minimum of ten percent (10%) blend of bioethanol by volume pursuant to the PNS without any exempt gasoline grades. ---Within 30 days before February 6, 2012 the NBB shall review circumstances surrounding the full implementation of the ten percent (10%) bioethanol blend, including domestic supply and availability of locally-sourced bioethanol component, international and local prices of bioethanol, to determine economic viability of the mandate, as well as updated studies for its local technical viability.
Environment
Pollution control action plans: 
[T]he DOE strictly adheres [...] to mandate the use of biofuels as a measure to, among others develop and utilize indigenous renewable and sustainably sourced clean energy sources to reduce dependence on imported oil, mitigate toxic and greenhouse gas emissions, [...] and ensure availability of alternative and renewable clean energy without any detriment to the natural ecosystem biodiversity and food reserves of the country.
Pricing
Energy pricing: 
Within 30 days before February 6, 2012 the NBB shall review circumstances surrounding the full implementation of the ten percent (10%) bioethanol blend, including [...] international and local prices of bioethanol, to determine economic viability of the mandate[...].
Energy Supply and Infrastructure
Infrastructure development priorities: 
[T]he DOE strictly adheres [...] to mandate the use of biofuels as a measure to, among others develop and utilize indigenous renewable and sustainably sourced clean energy sources to reduce dependence on imported oil, mitigate toxic and greenhouse gas emissions, [...] and ensure availability of alternative and renewable clean energy without any detriment to the natural ecosystem biodiversity and food reserves of the country.---[A]ccredited local bioethanol producers are enjoined to maximize their production to meet the increasing local demand of bioethanol.
Technology
Clean energy technology deployment: 
Within 30 days before February 6, 2012 the NBB shall review circumstances surrounding the full implementation of the ten percent (10%) bioethanol blend, including domestic supply and availability of locally-sourced bioethanol component[...] to determine economic viability of the mandate, as well as updated studies for its local technical viability.