Renewable Diesel
An alternative that's changing Canada's transport sector.
A sustainable option for industry
Renewable diesel production in Canada is picking up the pace - accelerating toward cleaner energy and cutting carbon emissions. It is produced from renewable materials like vegetable oils, animal fats, and agricultural waste, through a process called hydrotreating. Canada's large agricultural sector makes it a great fit for renewable diesel production. This sustainable option meets the same quality standards as regular diesel and works in diesel engines with no modifications.
4B Litres
the expected annual demand for renewable diesel in Canada by 2030. More facilities are popping up nationwide, boosting economic growth.
21.7%
of diesel fuel supply in the province of British Columbia is made of renewable content, including but not limited to renewable diesel.
The future of transportation
Several companies in Canada are investing in facilities that produce renewable diesel, contributing to both the local economy and the global effort to lowering emissions. This shift is a key part of Canada's bigger plan to reduce carbon emissions, especially in the transportation sector, which is a major contributor to greenhouse gases.
With government policies incentivizing cleaner fuels and growing demand for low-carbon alternatives, renewable diesel is going to play an essential role in Canada's path toward a more sustainable future.
HOW IT'S MADE
Hydrotreating is the process that converts renewable materials into a fuel that is chemically identical to petroleum diesel - a fuel that can be used in existing diesel engines.
Made in Canada
Renewable Diesel Facilities in Canada
Braya Renewable Fuels
St. John's, NL
Tidewater Renewables
Prince George, BC
Imperial Oil
Edmonton, AB
(expected to start production in 2025)
Why we're building a network of change
Fuel Forward was created to talk about low-carbon fuel options and innovative technologies in Canada that are transforming your existing transportation fuel into a solution; so that you can have confidence in the choices you make every day. We're not just aiming for short-term wins.
We're building a community of like-minded Canadians who will help us turn those solutions into tangible action.
