PetroVietnam says ethanol exports a focus

In Vietnam, PetroVietnam says it plans to export 85% of its ethanol production until 2013 when the country’s planned E5 blend is expected to begin. The first of its three 100-million liter ethanol projects is expected to come online in November.  After the blending mandate begins, PetroVietnam expects to export no more than 30% of its overall production. It is currently in discussions for offtake contracts with companies in Singapore and the Philippines.