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
Canola support gets mixed response
A series of canola industry support measures announced by the federal government are being met with mixed reviews.
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.
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.
U.S. biofuel rules to throttle canola
Canadian biofuels will not be competitive in the U.S. market if they do not get the same credit and tax value as American biofuels
There are positives and negatives for Canada’s canola industry after a flurry of biofuel policy announcements in the United States.
U.S. door may open for canola
Crop would be eligible for biofuel tax credit under recent budget proposals in Congress
U.S. President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” could contain some beautiful news for Canada’s canola growers.
Canadian biofuel watches policy developments
Sector hopes for improvements to country’s Clean Fuel Regulations and hopes restrictions on canola use in the U.S. can be lifted
Canada’s biofuel producers are breathing a sigh of relief surrounding the country’s Clean Fuel Regulations.
Alleged dumping of U.S. renewable diesel didn’t hurt Canadian industry, tribunal says
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal ruled that evidence doesn’t suggest apparent dumping and subsidization of U.S. renewable diesel hurt domestic industry.
Positive sign for biofuel sector
‘Big Oil’ joins biofuel and farm groups in their call for a big increase to biobased-diesel mandate
United States oil industry and biofuel groups are pushing for a massive increase in the country’s biodiesel and renewable diesel mandate.
