The capacity for blending E10 bioethanol fuel reaches over 1 million cubic meters per month.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that the blending station system and ethanol supply are ready to serve the nationwide distribution of E10 gasoline from June 1, 2026, with a capacity exceeding actual demand.

According to Circular No. 50/2025/TT-BCT, E10 bioethanol (E10RON95) will officially be distributed nationwide from June 1, 2026. Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan affirmed that preparations for the supply chain have been implemented synchronously across all three key links: E100 ethanol sources, blending capacity at stations, and the retail distribution system.

Blending capacity exceeds market demand.

Data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade shows that, as of the end of May, 13 out of 26 major petroleum trading companies nationwide had completed investment in or were operating biofuel blending stations. The total blending capacity currently exceeds 1,000,000 m3/month, surpassing the country's total petroleum consumption demand (approximately 1,000,000 m3/month).

Within the existing capacity structure, 3 enterprises have been officially licensed with a capacity of approximately 890,000 m3/month. In addition, 10 other enterprises are awaiting licenses for blending and mixing E10 gasoline with a total expected capacity of approximately 297,600 m3/month. Notably, the Binh Son refinery has also affirmed its ability to participate in regulation when required, with a bio-gasoline blending capacity ranging from 20,000 - 40,000 m3/month in May and increasing to 70,000 - 90,000 m3/month from June.

Ensure the supply of Ethanol E100.

Regarding input materials, to meet the market's gasoline consumption of approximately 1,000,000 m3/month, the estimated amount of ethanol (E100) needed is around 100,000 m3/month. Currently, businesses have proactively planned their supply based on two main sources: domestic production providing approximately 25,000 m3/month and imports reaching approximately 75,000 m3/month.

Regarding distribution infrastructure, this is considered a crucial step in bringing E10 gasoline to consumers. Currently, the system of wholesale depots, general depots, and retail gasoline stations has been invested in comprehensively nationwide. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade's assessment, the conversion from RON95 mineral gasoline to E10 bio-gasoline mainly focuses on upgrading technology and adjusting operating procedures, not requiring large-scale new infrastructure investment projects, thus facilitating a smooth transition.

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