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Paraguay: Preliminary Deal to Lower Biodiesel in Diesel Fuel Until Year-End, UGP Reports
🇵🇾 Paraguay /Environment & Climate

Paraguay: Preliminary Deal to Lower Biodiesel in Diesel Fuel Until Year-End, UGP Reports

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paraguay's UGP has reached a preliminary agreement with MIC to reduce the biodiesel percentage in diesel fuel until the end of the year.
  • Concerns exist that only certain diesel engines can handle biodiesel blends above 7%, potentially impacting older machinery and vehicles.
  • The agreement aims to address these concerns by lowering the biodiesel content in the fuel mix.

A preliminary agreement has been reached in Paraguay to reduce the biodiesel content in diesel fuel, according to the UGP (Union of Agricultural Producers). The deal with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) aims to lower the percentage of biodiesel blended into gasoil until the end of 2026.

This move comes amid concerns that current biodiesel blend levels may exceed the capabilities of many diesel engines. Reports indicate that only specific engines can tolerate biodiesel mixtures above 7%. This limitation poses a risk to older vehicles and agricultural machinery, which may not be equipped to handle higher concentrations.

The UGP's stance highlights a potential conflict between renewable energy mandates and the practical limitations of existing infrastructure and equipment. The agreement to reduce the blend suggests a compromise aimed at mitigating potential damage to vehicles and machinery while still acknowledging the push for biofuels.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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