Vietnam’s E10 Biofuel Rollout Opens New BRICS Trade Opportunities
Vietnam's nationwide E10 biofuel mandate, effective June 1, 2026, marks a pivotal shift in Southeast Asia's energy landscape. Circular 50/2025/TT-BCT requires all qualifying gasoline to contain 10% ethanol, creating an immediate supply deficit that positions BRICS nations—particularly Brazil—as key trading partners.
The policy accelerates South-South energy cooperation, with Vietnam's six domestic ethanol plants meeting just 40% of the required 1.5 million cubic meters annual demand. Cassava feedstock shortages compound the supply crunch, forcing major distributors like Petrolimex and PVOIL to rapidly upgrade blending infrastructure.