In forceEthanolBiodiesel
Biofuels Framework Law 27.640 (2021)
Gasoline must contain 12% bioethanol and diesel a minimum 7.5% biodiesel blend.
Timeline
- 2021
Law 27.640 replaces the earlier 26.093 regime.
- 2022
Biodiesel minimum set at 7.5%; ethanol held at 12%.
- 2026
Framework remains in force with periodic price resolutions.
- 2030
Law scheduled for review and possible extension.
Requirements
- Bioethanol split between sugarcane and maize-based supply under quota.
- Biodiesel minimum may be raised by the enforcement authority within statutory limits.
- Volumes and prices allocated administratively to registered plants.
Compliance status & enforcement
- Administrator
- Secretaría de Energía
- How compliance is shown
- Monthly allocation resolutions and delivery reporting by registered producers and blenders.
- Penalty for shortfall
- Fines, suspension or removal from the biofuels registry under Law 27.640.
- Tradable unit
- None — physical blend obligation