NEWS
Canadian crops approved for U.S. biodiesel
29 September, 2011
The U.S. federal Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of Canadian crops such as canola and corn in U.S. biofuels Thursday, in a move that lifted Canadian canola prices and may help the U.S. meet its ambitious targets for biofuels. Continue reading
The U.S. federal Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of Canadian crops such as canola and corn in U.S. biofuels Thursday, in a move that lifted Canadian canola prices and may help the U.S. meet its ambitious targets for biofuels. Continue reading
Qatar’s Comments on Biofuels are Self Serving: GRFA
27 September, 2011
TORONTO, Canada – Today the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance (GRFA) blasted a Qatari government advisor’s comments made yesterday supporting an OPEC funded report that criticized biofuels for driving up food costs and adding to world hunger. The comments promoting a report funded by OPEC’s International Development arm were made by a Qatari government advisor at the MENA Grains Summit in Istanbul yesterday...... Continue reading
TORONTO, Canada – Today the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance (GRFA) blasted a Qatari government advisor’s comments made yesterday supporting an OPEC funded report that criticized biofuels for driving up food costs and adding to world hunger. The comments promoting a report funded by OPEC’s International Development arm were made by a Qatari government advisor at the MENA Grains Summit in Istanbul yesterday...... Continue reading
Canola: Western Canada's other oil boom
20 September, 2011
Brent Dunnigan is giving new meaning to the term oilman. He drills for it, but he also grows it in the canola plants that cover wide swaths of his 7,000-acre farm in southern Saskatchewan..... Continue reading
Brent Dunnigan is giving new meaning to the term oilman. He drills for it, but he also grows it in the canola plants that cover wide swaths of his 7,000-acre farm in southern Saskatchewan..... Continue reading
Biofuel Production: Biofuels Will Grow to 6% of World’s Liquid Fuel by 2020
14 May, 2011
The global biofuel production is estimated to reach 1,900 Million barrel in 2020, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)
of 10% over the forecast period 2015 – 2020.... Continue reading
The global biofuel production is estimated to reach 1,900 Million barrel in 2020, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)
of 10% over the forecast period 2015 – 2020.... Continue reading
When farmers’ votes count more than yours: Canada’s biodiesel mandate
6 May, 2011
Between January and April 2011, the average rack price of diesel fuel in Canada, which is a reflection of wholesale prices before taxes, jumped by another 15% and was up by over 25% on a year-over-year basis.... Continue reading
Between January and April 2011, the average rack price of diesel fuel in Canada, which is a reflection of wholesale prices before taxes, jumped by another 15% and was up by over 25% on a year-over-year basis.... Continue reading
Canadian Farmers Release Biofuels Report
April 27, 2011
The Grain Farmers of Ontario have proclaimed that the food versus fuel debate should be over with the release of a new report that says farmers can serve both markets... Continue reading
The Grain Farmers of Ontario have proclaimed that the food versus fuel debate should be over with the release of a new report that says farmers can serve both markets... Continue reading
Made-In-Canada Biodiesel Gets A Boost in Saskatchewan’s 2011 Budget
Mar 23, 2011
Homegrown renewable biodiesel got a welcome boost today with the announcement of a producer incentive and
a biodiesel blending mandate in the 2011 Saskatchewan provincial budget... Continue reading
Homegrown renewable biodiesel got a welcome boost today with the announcement of a producer incentive and
a biodiesel blending mandate in the 2011 Saskatchewan provincial budget... Continue reading
Canola/Soybean Growers Strongly Support Biodiesel
Mar 3, 2011
A new survey conducted by AgCall Inc. of active Canadian canola and soybean growers in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario shows overwhelming support for the production and promotion of biodiesel in Canada... Continue reading
A new survey conducted by AgCall Inc. of active Canadian canola and soybean growers in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario shows overwhelming support for the production and promotion of biodiesel in Canada... Continue reading
Strong farmer support for biodiesel
Feb 28, 2011
Canadian canola and soybean farmers strongly support the development of a domestic biodiesel industry that utilizes Canadian-grown feedstocks... Continue reading
Canadian canola and soybean farmers strongly support the development of a domestic biodiesel industry that utilizes Canadian-grown feedstocks... Continue reading
Canadian Biodiesel Industry Will Triple in Two Years
Feb 15, 2011
The Canadian biodiesel industry got a huge push last week when the federal government fulfilled its commitment to move forward with the Renewable Diesel Standard beginning July 1, 2011... Continue reading
The Canadian biodiesel industry got a huge push last week when the federal government fulfilled its commitment to move forward with the Renewable Diesel Standard beginning July 1, 2011... Continue reading
Biodiesel Mandate Applauded
Feb 10, 2011
The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) congratulated the federal government for setting a start date of July 1, 2011 for implementation of a two percent inclusion standard for biofuel in all diesel fuel sold in Canada... Continue reading
The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) congratulated the federal government for setting a start date of July 1, 2011 for implementation of a two percent inclusion standard for biofuel in all diesel fuel sold in Canada... Continue reading
Harper Government Moves Forward With Regulations for Renewable Fuel Content in Diesel Fuel and Heating Oil
Feb 10, 2011
The Harper Government today announced that it is moving forward with the requirement for an average 2 per cent
renewable content in diesel fuel and heating oil... Continue reading
The Harper Government today announced that it is moving forward with the requirement for an average 2 per cent
renewable content in diesel fuel and heating oil... Continue reading
Fewer GHG Emissions With Canola Biodiesel
Dec 10, 2010
CANADA - New data from one of the foremost experts on Lifecycle Analysis demonstrates clearly that that the Canadian biofuels industry can count on Canadian canola for sustainable production and conversion to biodiesel... Continue reading
CANADA - New data from one of the foremost experts on Lifecycle Analysis demonstrates clearly that that the Canadian biofuels industry can count on Canadian canola for sustainable production and conversion to biodiesel... Continue reading
Canada Biofuels Report Shows Positive Results
Dec 1, 2010
CANADA - A report card on the Canadian renewable fuels industry indicates that ethanol and biodiesel in Canada are delivering tangible economic and environmental results... Continue reading
CANADA - A report card on the Canadian renewable fuels industry indicates that ethanol and biodiesel in Canada are delivering tangible economic and environmental results... Continue reading
Government of Canada Releases Final Regulations for Renewable Fuel Content in Gasoline
Sep 1, 2010
The Government of Canada today announced that regulations requiring an average renewable fuel content of five per cent
in gasoline have been finalized and will come into effect starting December 15, 2010... Continue reading
The Government of Canada today announced that regulations requiring an average renewable fuel content of five per cent
in gasoline have been finalized and will come into effect starting December 15, 2010... Continue reading
