Less than one-quarter of the biodiesel and renewable diesel used in Canada in 2024 was made from canola oil feedstock
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Canola used in only quarter of Canadian biofuel
Report finds crop was feedstock for 21 per cent of domestic biodiesel and 24 per cent of renewable diesel last year
U.S. biofuel plan would reallocate half or less of waived blending quotas, sources say
The White House is considering a plan that would require large oil refineries to cover around half or less of the biofuel blending requirements recently waived for smaller facilities, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Canola support gets mixed response
A series of canola industry support measures announced by the federal government are being met with mixed reviews.
Government to invest in biofuel production
Carney announces $370 million to biofuel production
The federal government will invest $370 million in a new biofuel production incentive.
Cargill’s Regina crush plant should help offset loss of China demand
The company will start commissioning the Saskatchewan canola plant in the next couple of months
Cargill’s new Regina crush facility is expected to help raise domestic demand for Canadian canola just as China, usually Prairie growers’ top export buyer, raises a new tariff wall.
U.S. biofuel policies bearish for Canadian oilseeds but opportunities in sight says FCC
Farm Credit Canada reports on biofuel trends to watch amid continued U.S. policy wrangling
While U.S. policy changes may reduce demand for Canadian canola and biofuel exports, but a Farm Credit Canada economist says other renewable fuel opportunities could spur growth.
Canadian canola sector happy with U.S. bill
COPA is thrilled with changes to 45Z, but not so much with EPA proposal.
Anaerobic digestion seen as possible emissions solution
Research finds agriculture waste could be transformed into biogas and fertilizer using bacteria-based techonology
Cattle manure is one of the feedstocks that can be used in anaerobic digestion systems.
Food vs. fuel debate simmers in the background
Report estimates 27 per cent of cereal production will be diverted into biofuel production and other uses in next five years
The OECD/FAO are forecasting that 27% of the global cereals crop will go to biofuels and other industrial purposes by 2034.
Head of Bayer Canada bullish on biofuel sector
Company believes Canadian farmers have an opportunity to grow oilseeds and provide feedstock for biofuel
Antoine Bernet, country head of Canada for Bayer Crop Science, believes that biofuels represent a massive opportunity for oilseed growers in Canada. One of those oilseed crops is camelina, as Bayer recently acquired a camelina company from Saskatoon
