E10 Flows into Mexico Following Collaboration

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June 12, 2020

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(Biofuels International) Five trainloads of US petrol pre-blended at an E10 rate arrived in Guadalajara in May 2020 – a direct success of the Grains Council’s (USGC’s) collaboration with the Mexican Association of Service Station Providers (AMPES).

The 14,500 gallons of ethanol (5,300 bushels in corn equivalent) helped to demonstrate the economic and environmental benefits of increased ethanol use.

According to the USGC the delivery exemplified the importance of continued engagement in the Mexican market, including an in-country presence, to realizing increased ethanol use.

“The economic benefits keep proving themselves load-by-load,” said Stephan Wittig, USGC director in Mexico. “Despite the adverse conditions due to COVID-19, ethanol is supporting the Mexican environment, gasoline distributors, fuel retailers and most importantly, the Mexican consumer.”

The Council – together with U.S. ethanol industry partners Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and state corn organisations – are providing information to Mexican stakeholders on the benefits of ethanol use, including savings at the pump, improved air quality and a long-term commitment to the environment.
As part of that education effort, the council developed a strategic partnership with AMPES to offer educational workshops.

This series updated Mexican gasoline station owners on developments in fuel regulations, dispelled myths about ethanol use and encouraged distribution companies to ask for quotes on ethanol and how to incorporate ethanol tanks in their facilities. In 2019, the groups – including the Council, AMPES, Growth Energy, RFA and the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) – conducted 11 workshops throughout the country. READ MORE

U.S. ethanol arrives in Mexico: U.S. Grains Council collaborates with Mexican Association of Service Station Providers to build relationships, make sales. (Farm Progress)

E10 Flows Into Mexico Following U.S. Ethanol Industry Educational Effort (U.S. Grains Council)

Optimism strong on fate of E10 in Mexico (Agri-Pulse)

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