Tidewater Facility a first in Canada
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PRINCE GEORGE – British Columbia’s clean fuel goals and vision of a low-carbon future have come into sharper focus now that Canada’s first stand-alone renewable diesel refinery has completed construction and will soon begin production.
The announcement was made on Friday, June 16, 2023, by the Province and Tidewater Renewables.
“A low-carbon future means high-quality jobs and clean industry for British Columbians, as this investment by Tidewater in clean diesel refining shows,” says Premier David Eby. “By prioritizing reducing carbon pollution, we’re opening B.C. for business and investment, and building healthier communities, while fighting climate change.”
Using bio-feedstocks, such as canola, tallow, and tall oil, the Tidewater facility will produce renewable diesel which offers an 80% to 90% reduction in carbon emissions compared to fossil fuel diesel. The process involves lowering the carbon intensity of transportation fuels by blending them with renewable feedstocks, resulting in a product that reduces carbon emissions from transportation and supports the fight against climate change.
