Paraguay’s ethanol production and consumption for 2015 are forecast at a record 225 million liters as a result of a growing demand for gasoline and the probable increase of the mandate mix from 25 percent to 27.5 percent. A new plant in the northern part of the country is expected to begin operations during 2014. Biodiesel production and use for 2015 are projected to remain unchanged at 8 million liters. The government recently created a working group to analyze the situation of the local biodiesel sector and make changes so as to encourage its production and use.
