Previously, the implementation of E10 - a blend of 10% of ethanol and 90% of mineral gasoline - was due from June 1, 2026. However, according to a Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s proposal, the roadmap was changed amid the volatile global energy market. The MoIT expected that the policy will reduce mineral gasoline consumption by 10% to protect the environment, while cutting dependence on imported fuel and save about US$800 million per year.

Fuel trading enterprises have basically been ready in infrastructure, supply sources, and distribution systems to follow the rule.

Nguyen Quang Dung, deputy general director of the Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex), said that the group has developed a nationwide E10 biofuel business plan in order to implement the E10 biofuel sales roadmap as regulated. The group is also proactively learning from international experience through exchange programmes in Thailand, the Philippines, and the US to improve the business, transportation, and quality control for E10 biofuel.

Along with technical infrastructure, the company is also paying special attention to ensuring the supply of input materials, he said.

“If we completely switch to E10 biofuel, we can reduce mineral gasoline consumption by nearly 10%, equivalent to about 35,000-40,000 cubic metres per month, thereby contributing to reducing import pressure,” Dung noted.

The Vietnam Oil Corporation (PVOil) said that it has continuously expanded its E10 biofuel distribution network, with more than 1,000 retail outlets selling the product.

PVOil’s general director Nguyen Dang Trình said that the corporation has completed investment in infrastructure nationwide, with a total blending capacity of approximately 4 million cubic metres of biofuel per year. As PVOil’s annual sales volume is more than 2 million cubic metres, it still has a surplus of over 1 million cubic metres. This figure has been carefully calculated to meet the increasing demand throughout PVOil’s business system, as well as to satisfy the needs of other distributors who do not yet have sufficient warehousing and blending technology.

According to the MoIT, there may still be some difficulties related to supply sources and consumer habits during the implementation process of E10 biofuel. Therefore, authorities and businesses need to coordinate closely to ensure effective deployment.

Vietnam ready to roll out E10 biofuel nationwide, industry group says

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s petroleum enterprises are fully capable of meeting nationwide demand for E10 biofuel, with a total blending capacity of around 965,000 cubic meters per month, according to the Vietnam Petroleum Association (VINPA).