Brazil Nearing Approval of Increased Biodiesel Blend
November 25, 2015http://biofuels-news.com/display_news/9875/brazil_moves_towards_approving_increased_biodiesel_blend/
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The Brazilian special committee on national development has approved a senate bill outlining the plan to increase the biodiesel blend in the nation's fuel supply.
The new bill mandates a 7% of biodiesel be blended into diesel fuel, and the amount is set to increase to 10% within three years. Calls have also been made to further increase the blend to 15% if tests with the newly-set blending levels have positive results.
The bill would also require a 20% biodiesel use for diesel-powered public transport vehicles in cities with more than 500,000 residents. The special committee cited soya-based biodiesel's environmental and economic benefits as their reasons for approving the measure.
The bill will next be discussed by the Brazilian House of Representatives.
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