In forceEthanolBiodiesel
Biofuel blending resolutions, Ministry of Mines and Energy
Gasoline carries a mandated ethanol blend and diesel a mandated biodiesel blend set by ministerial resolution.
Timeline
- 2005
Ethanol blending begins in major cities.
- 2008
Biodiesel blending introduced nationally.
- 2026
Blend levels set by resolution and adjusted with supply conditions.
Requirements
- Blend percentages set and adjusted by resolution, with regional variation where supply is constrained.
- Producers must be registered and meet national fuel-quality specifications.
- Blend levels have been temporarily reduced during feedstock or price shocks.
Compliance status & enforcement
- Administrator
- Ministerio de Minas y Energía
- How compliance is shown
- Blending reported by wholesalers; verification through the fuel information system SICOM.
- Penalty for shortfall
- Sanctions under the fuel-quality regime, including fines and suspension of registration.
- Tradable unit
- None — physical blend obligation