Czech Republic introduces B2 mandate, higher levels in 2008

In the Czech Republic, a B2 biodiesel mandate went into effect September 1st. An E2 mandate will go into effect on which will increase to E3.5 and B4.5 in 2009. The Czech Republic is estimated to consume 675 million gallons of gasoline. The mandate will create a potential Czech market of more than 30 million gallons this decade.

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