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Regulation Regarding Petroleum Products Specification and Standards for Implementation

This regulation states updated increase in blending requirement on biofuels. It lists: A maximum of 5% v/v biodiesel to be blended for low-sulphur grade diesel Low-sulphur grade diesel B10, B20, B30, B40 and B50 can blend no more than 15%, 25%, 35%, 45% and 55% v/v biodiesel…

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Country / jurisdiction: South Africa · Year: 2023 · Status: In force · Level: National · Type: Voluntary

This regulation states updated increase in blending requirement on biofuels. It lists:

A maximum of 5% v/v biodiesel to be blended for low-sulphur grade diesel

Low-sulphur grade diesel B10, B20, B30, B40 and B50 can blend no more than 15%, 25%, 35%, 45% and 55% v/v biodiesel respectively, biodiesel B100 must be 100% biodiesel

These rates are effective as of September 2023.

Official source: http://www.energy.gov.za/files/policies/petroleum/Gazette45068-Regulations-Regarding-Petroleum-Products-Spec-Stds-for-Implementation.pdf

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https://www.iea.org/policies/16933

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