en.Wedoany.com Reported - Brazil's Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) issued a normative instruction on May 19 regarding the testing plan for biodiesel blends in diesel up to 25%, clarifying the timeline and detailed specifications. The testing plan will be carried out in two phases, using various diesel engines ranging from the latest models to those over 30 years old. The first phase focuses on evaluating blends from B15 to B20, while the second phase analyzes blends from B20 to B25.

The MME stated that the phased testing prioritizes advancing B20 research to accelerate the timeline of the "Future Fuel Law." Approved in October 2024, the law originally planned to increase the blend percentage by 1 percentage point annually, reaching 20% by March 2030, contingent upon completing verification tests for biofuel use in engines. According to the original plan, Brazil should have increased the blend percentage to 16% this March. However, testing delays have kept the blend percentage at 15%. Biodiesel producers have recently pressured for the adoption of B16 within the year, but the newly issued normative instruction indicates this move is unlikely. The document explicitly states that approving the testing plan does not imply the technical feasibility of blends above B15, nor does it affect the mandatory biodiesel addition schedule stipulated by current law. The document also mentions that after completing the feasibility phase involving laboratory infrastructure, vehicles, engines, and related technical resources, the MME will release an updated implementation schedule by November 30, 2026, at the latest, which will include detailed dates for the expected completion of tests.

This article is compiled by Wedoany. All AI citations must indicate the source as "Wedoany". If there is any infringement or other issues, please notify us promptly, and we will modify or delete it accordingly. Email: news@wedoany.com