BUKIDNON (Al Dimapilis /11 Feb) In line with the government’s commitment to sustainable development, today’s fuel technology is geared towards finding alternative to address the global need for energy and environmental conservation.
One such fuel alternative is the Ethanol Blended Unleaded gasoline.
One such fuel alternative is the Ethanol Blended Unleaded gasoline.
And House Bill 4629, co-authored by Bukidnon Rep. Juan Miguel Zubiri, compels all commercial motor fuels to have a 5% blend of bioethanol within two years of the effectivity of the bill.
After another two years, the required blend would go up to 10% and oil companies are already developing their own blends in anticipation of the HB 4629.
The government is currently coordinating with Thailand to further study the legislative framework and technical consideration relations on their ethanol program for implementation in the Philippines.
Ethanol is made from the fermentation of sugars produced by plants and main sources of these are sugarcane and corn, which are both indigenous to the Philippines.
Ethanol is made from the fermentation of sugars produced by plants and main sources of these are sugarcane and corn, which are both indigenous to the Philippines.
When used in fuel, Ethanol is a cleaner-burning, renewable component that helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also helps complete engine combustion.
Ethanol blended unleaded gasoline is used in large quantities in Brazil, the United States, Australia, Sweden, and Thailand.
The bioethanol will help cut down the country's dependence on imported fuel and will save and generate foreign exchange for the country.
Ethanol blended unleaded gasoline is used in large quantities in Brazil, the United States, Australia, Sweden, and Thailand.
The bioethanol will help cut down the country's dependence on imported fuel and will save and generate foreign exchange for the country.
Zubiri said the HB 4629 when enforced, is likely to result up to P32 billion in savings. The strong endorsement from the government for ethanol is already acquiring the country of investors on flexible fuel engine assembly and ethanol production. It also gives hope to the ailing sugar industry since sugarcane is one of the main sources of ethanol.
Even US President George W. Bush, during his State of the Union speech, advocates the use of ethanol to help in their country’s bid to develop cleaner, cheaper and more reliable alternative energy sources. To quote, he intends to “…fund additional research in cutting-edge methods of producing ethanol, not just from corn but from wood chips and stalks or switch grass.” (EON Inc.)
Even US President George W. Bush, during his State of the Union speech, advocates the use of ethanol to help in their country’s bid to develop cleaner, cheaper and more reliable alternative energy sources. To quote, he intends to “…fund additional research in cutting-edge methods of producing ethanol, not just from corn but from wood chips and stalks or switch grass.” (EON Inc.)
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