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Investing in biofuel could help Canadian canola producers struggling with tariffs

Written By: Sam Macaig of CBC News As Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe plans a trade mission to China to address recent tariffs the country imposed on Canadian canola exports, some of those impacted are eyeing up homegrown solutions. Fred Ghatala, president of Advanced Biofuels Canada, said biofuels are a great way to make better domestic use of Canadian …

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Lloyd top pick for biofuels refinery

Written By: Geoff Lee of Meridian Source News Logistics, proximity to feedstock, labour and a business-friendly city environment led Covenant Energy to choose the Border City to build a $900 million renewable diesel refinery in Lloydminster. Covenant aims to produce biodiesel and jet fuel by converting processed canola oil and other sustainable feedstock with a …

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Idea to turn canola into jet fuel aims to take flight in Saskatchewan

A Saskatchewan-based company says it’s growing the idea of building Canada’s first standalone renewable diesel refinery. Covenant Energy Ltd. president and CEO Josh Gustafson considers himself deeply rooted in the agriculture industry as a member of a fifth-generation farming family and is set on turning prairie-grown canola into jet fuel. “We see huge potential in the sustainable aviation fuel …

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Idea to turn canola into jet fuel aims to take flight in Saskatchewan

Written By: Thomas Piller of Global News A Saskatchewan-based company says it’s growing the idea of building Canada’s first standalone renewable diesel refinery. Covenant Energy Ltd. president and CEO Josh Gustafson considers himself deeply rooted in the agriculture industry as a member of a fifth-generation farming family and is set on turning prairie-grown canola into jet fuel. “We see …

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Mr. Josh Gustafson (President and Chief Executive Officer, Covenant Energy Ltd.) at the Natural Resources Committee

Josh Gustafson President and Chief Executive Officer, Covenant Energy Ltd. Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for the invitation to appear today to talk about Canada’s low-carbon and renewable fuels industry.  As president and CEO of Covenant Energy, I’m excited to be here to share our experience and provide some insight to the committee about the opportunities …

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Covenant Energy prepares to meet new demand for renewable diesel

In response to the draft Clean Fuel Regulations, and Government of Canada commitments to attain net-zero emissions, Covenant Energy is confirming details of its proposed renewable diesel facility. ESTEVAN, SK, March 18, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Covenant Energy, a Saskatchewan-based renewable fuel innovator, is pleased to provide an update on its planned renewable diesel facility. This renewable fuel processing plant which …

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