Circular No. 48/2014/TT-BCT Issuing National Technical Regulations on equipment and accessories used for storage and distribution of E10 biofuel at gas stations.

Circular No. 48/2014/TT-BCT stipulates equipment and accessories used for storage and distribution of E10 biofuel at gas stations. This Circular takes effect from February 20, 2015, and replaces Circular No. 47/2012/TT-BCT.

Document No.48/2014/TT-BCT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byCao Quốc Hưng — Thứ trưởng
Updated24/06/2026
SectorIndustry and Trade
FieldScience and Technology
Issued date05/12/2014
Effective date20/02/2015
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 48/2014/TT-BCT stipulates equipment and accessories used for storage and distribution of E10 biofuel at gas stations. This Circular takes effect from February 20, 2015, and replaces Circular No. 47/2012/TT-BCT.

Key points

  • Gas stations → shall use equipment and accessories according to National Technical Regulation QCVN 02 : 2014/BCT on storage and distribution of E10 biofuel.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Energy savings and environmental protection through the use of E10 biofuel.
  • Negative impact: Investment costs for new equipment at gas stations may increase.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What does National Technical Regulation QCVN 02 : 2014/BCT stipulate?

QCVN 02 : 2014/BCT stipulates equipment and accessories used for storage and distribution of E10 biofuel at gas stations.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from February 20, 2015.

Which Circular does this replace?

This Circular replaces Circular No. 47/2012/TT-BCT.

What must gas stations implement according to this Circular?

Gas stations must use equipment and accessories according to National Technical Regulation QCVN 02 : 2014/BCT on storage and distribution of E10 biofuel.

What provisions does this Circular abolish?

This Circular abolishes provisions regarding equipment and accessories for E5 gasoline in Circular No. 47/2012/TT-BCT.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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Number: 48/2014/TT-BCT
Hanoi, December 5, 2014

CIRCULAR

Issuing National Technical Regulations on equipment and accessories used for storing and distributing E10 biofuel at petrol retail outlets.

At petrol retail outlets.

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Pursuant to Decree No. 95/2012/NĐ-CP dated November 12, 2012, of the Government, detailing the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;

Based on Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions

Pursuant to Decision No. 53/2012/QĐ-TTg dated November 22, 2012 of the Prime Minister on the roadmap for applying the blending ratio of biofuel with traditional fuel;

At the proposal of the Director of the Science and Technology Department,

The Minister of Industry and Trade issues the National Technical Regulations on equipment and accessories used for storing and distributing E10 biofuel at petrol retail outlets.

Article 1. This Circular issues the National Technical Regulations on equipment and accessories used for storing and distributing E10 biofuel at petrol retail outlets. Designation: QCVN 02 : 2014/BCT.

Article 2. This Circular takes effect from February 20, 2015.

1. This Circular replaces Circular No. 47/2012/TT-BCT dated December 28, 2012 issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade on National Technical Regulations on equipment and accessories used for storing and distributing biofuel (E5, E10) at petrol retail outlets.

2. Abolish the provisions on equipment and accessories for E5 fuel in Circular No. 47/2012/TT-BCT dated December 28, 2012 issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade on National Technical Regulations on equipment and accessories used for storing and distributing biofuel (E5, E10) at petrol retail outlets from the date this Circular is signed.

Article 3. The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments, Directors of the Energy Administration under the Ministry, Heads of Agencies under the Ministry, Directors of Provincial Departments of Industry and Trade, and Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Cao Quoc Hung

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