Table 39. Projected Uses of Ethanol in the Reference Case, 1998, 2005, 2010, and 2020
(Thousand Barrels per Day)

Ethanol Use 1998 2005 2010 2020
Direct Blending 90 106 107 131
E85 0 20 35 49
Total 90 126 142 180
Sources: 1998: Energy Information Administration (EIA), Petroleum Supply Annual 1998, DOE/EIA-0340(98/1) (Washington, DC, June 1999). Projections: EIA, AEO2000 National Energy Modeling System run AEO2K.D100199A.

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