Local ethanol output insufficient – UN study
By Iris Gonzales | November 7, 2014 - 12:00am
Ethanol production in the country remains scarce, leaving oil firms no choice but to import overseas to comply with the government’s E10 requirement for gasoline, according to a study by a United Nations ...
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What ever happened to the mandatory use of ethanol?
By Rey Gamboa | October 22, 2014 - 12:00am
If my memory serves me right there is a law that mandates the inclusion of ethanol in the processing of our fuels in the country.
Motoring
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As ethanol plant loses millions foul odor from wastes prompts netizens' call to stop pollution
By Marchel P. Espina | April 27, 2014 - 12:00am
At least 300 netizens have signed an online petition to stop the ethanol pollution, complaining of the foul odor from the ethanol plant of San Carlos Bionergy Inc., that has been affecting the communities in San...
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Next generation of biofuels is still years away

Next generation of biofuels is still years away

By Jonathan Fahey | November 15, 2013 - 2:11am
The first trickle of fuels made from agricultural waste is finally winding its way into the nation's energy supply, after...
World
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Boost or bust? Ethanol debate heats up
June 26, 2013 - 12:00am
It’s a dilemma for drivers: Do they choose a gasoline that’s cheaper and cleaner even if, as opponents say, it could damage older cars and motorcycles?
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URC breaks ground for $35-M ethanol plant
April 24, 2013 - 12:00am
Universal Robina Corp. (URC) recently broke ground for its $35-million ethanol distillery plant, which will produce ethanol fuel in support of the government’s efforts to reduce the country’s dependence...
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Ethanol makes fuel cleaner, but costlier?

By Federico D. Pascual Jr. | April 7, 2013 - 12:00am
IT’S THE LAW: Gasoline used by motor vehicles must be pre-mixed this month with ethyl alcohol to the extent of 10 percent — unless the government again postpones the April 2013 deadline for blending...
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Ethanol: Zubiri’s folly, our burden
By Boo Chanco | April 5, 2013 - 12:00am
Those of us who own all types of motor vehicles should serve notice that we will not allow any politician to put our interest at risk.
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Using ethanol blend as fuel a good idea? ?

By Federico D. Pascual Jr. | April 4, 2013 - 12:00am
GRAY PICTURE: Many motorists are unaware or do not care that the gasoline they use for their motor vehicles is mixed with ethyl alcohol — provided the fuel is safe and reasonably priced.
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Car killing fuel mix

By CTALK | By Cito Beltran | March 22, 2013 - 12:00am
Whenever you buy gasoline for your car, chances are you buy fuel that has 10% Ethanol mixed in with the gasoline. What many car owners don’t realize is that this cocktail mix can be destructive for your c...
Opinion
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