Advanced Biofuels Canada undergoes significant expansion

Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) has announced a significant expansion of its membership.

“Our new members bring a wealth of next generation biofuels technologies and knowledge to our association. Deploying both commercially proven and demonstrated technologies in Canada will change the paradigm of what advanced biofuels can accomplish in a low carbon future,” observed ABFC board chair, Ron Cardwell.

“Our organisation’s outlook comes from producers who have pioneered the hard work to open up markets for advanced biofuels in Canada, married with the view of companies who are bringing game-changing technologies to market. Both are needed to lower the carbon emissions from transport fuels in Canada.”

ABFC is a national industry association intended to promote the production and use of biofuels in Canada, collaborate with other stakeholders to expand market access for sustainable low-carbon biofuels in the country, and collaborate broadly to decarbonise transportation.

The seven new members range from technology developers to fuel marketers, including Cellufuel, LanzaTech, Ensyn and OPIS (the Oil Price Information Service).

In 2017 Canada’s federal government commenced its Clean Fuel Standard consultation, making Canada the first country to implement a national clean fuel standard. Ian Thomson, ABFC president, stated: “The proposed Clean Fuel Standard is already drawing the attention of companies with the clean fuel technologies needed to lower transportation fuel emissions. If designed and implemented properly, the Clean Fuel Standard, coupled with complementary policies such as carbon pricing and cleantech investment programs, will create competitive conditions to host new production projects here in Canada.”