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Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO. ___2C20/9-02- 0002 4%

IMPLEMENTING THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR PNS/DOE QS 008:2018,
E-GASOLINE FUEL - SPECIFICATION

WHEREAS, there is a regional / global thrust towards harmonization of fuel quality standard
specifications, vehicle technology and emission standards with due regard to the environment,
vehicle performance, health and safety and for easier global / international trade;

WHEREAS, Section 5 (k) of Republic Act No. 7638 otherwise known as the “Department of
Energy (DOE) Act of 1992,” empowers the DOE to promulgate necessary rules and regulations to
implement the objectives of the Act among which is the integration and rationalization of the
various programs of the Government towards self-sufficiency and enhanced productivity in power

and energy without sacrificing ecological concerns;

WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 1865 (PD No. 1865) prescribes penalties for shortselling
and adulteration of petroleum and petroleum products and other acts in the definition of prohibited

acts;

WHEREAS, Section 26 of Republic Act No. 8749, otherwise known as the “Philippine Clean Air
Act of 1999” directs the DOE, together with the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR), Bureau of Product Standards (BPS), and the Department of Science and
Technology (DOST) and other stakeholders, to set specifications for all types of fuel and fuel-

related products and improve fuel composition;

WHEREAS, Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9367, otherwise known as “Biofuels Act of 2006”
mandates that all liquid fuels for motors and engines sold in the Philippines shall contain locally
sourced biofuel component conforming to Philippine National Standards (PNS);

WHEREAS, in accordance with the above mandate, the DOE has developed and subsequently
promulgated by BPS on May 2018 the PNS/DOE QS 008:2018 as the current standard
specifications for E-Gasoline, canceling and replacing PNS/DOE QS 008:2012;

WHEREAS, Section 3 of Department Circular No. 2015-06-0005, which amended Section 3.2 of
Department Circular No. 2011-02-0001, allowed the temporary relaxation of the ethanol blend
requirement of Premium Plus grade gasoline product (minimum 97 RON) of PNS/DOE QS
008:2012 during the period of deficiency in the locally produced bioethanol products opposite the

demand;

WHEREAS, Department Circular No. 2017-11-0011 provides the revised rules and regulations
governing the business of retailing liquid fuels.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of all the foregoing, the DOE hereby requires all
Downstream Oil Industry (DOI!) participants engaged in the sale of petroleum products, whether in
bulk or in retail, to comply with the following:

Section 1. Standard Implementation. All E10 gasoline sold in the country shall be in
compliance with PNS/DOE QS 008:2018 E-gasoline Fuel - Specifications. The

following grades for E10 shall apply:

Energy Center, Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel No.: 840-2187 840-2155 840-2130 Fax: 840-2095 *Trunkline: 479-2900
Website: www.doe.gov.ph * E-mail: info@doe.gov.ph
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Section 2.

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Section 6.

Section 7.

o Regular grade - 91 RON, Minimum — green
o Premium grade - 95 RON, Minimum — red
o Premium Plus grade - 97 RON, Minimum — biue

However, Section 3 of DC 2015-06-0005 on the temporary relaxation of ethanol!
blend for premium plus gasoline grade (97 minimum RON) remains in effect.

Quality Monitoring. The DOE through the OIMB and the counterpart Field
Offices, shall, among others, conduct random quality and quantity sampling and
testing of gasoline obtained from the downstream oil facilities to ensure
compliance with Section 1 of the Circular.

Information Campaign. DOI participants shall ensure that their retail outlet
personnel are fully aware and conversant of the products that they sell/dispense
at the retail stations. Moreover, the oil companies are enjoined to conduct
Information, Education Campaign (IEC) to their customers, especially on their
new product brand name and the corresponding octane ratings.

Prohibited Acts. The following acts are prohibited and penalized:

A. Petroleum Fuel Product Adulteration — failure to meet the required product
specifications as prescribed by the products standards is punishable under
Section 4 of PD No. 1865 and Biofuels Law, as applicable.

B. Adulteration —- The possession and sale of Liquid Fuels that do not conform
with quality standards pursuant to the PNS and Biofuels Law shall be
governed and sanctioned by the Act and its Implementing Rules and
Regulations under Rule Vill Section 29 of DC 2017-11-0011.

C. Sale and possession of biofuel and biofuel blends which fail to conform with
the PNS is punishable under Chapter VIII Section 1 of Joint Administrative
Order No. 2008-1, Series of 2008, otherwise known as “Guidelines
Governing the Biofuel Feedstocks Production, and Biofuels and Biofuel
Blends Production, Distribution and Sale under Republic Act No. 9367”.

Penalties / Sanctions. Any person who fails to comply with the prescribed PNS
herein shall be subject to appropriate sanctions imposed under applicable laws,
rules and regulations as stated in Section 4.

Repealing Clause. All circulars and issuances not consistent with this Circular
shall be modified and repealed accordingly.

Effectivity and Publication. This Circular shall take effect fifteen (15) days
following its complete publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation
and shall remain in effect until otherwise revoked and certified true copies thereof
shall be filed with the University of the Philippines Law Center — Office of the
National Administrative Register.

Issued at Energy Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

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