Advanced Biofuels Canada Presents

Navigating Low Carbon Liquid Fuels

Free Online Workshops and
Resources for Transportation Sectors

Next webinar: Marine – Q4 2026  |  SIGN UP HERE

Advanced Biofuels Canada Presents

Navigating Low Carbon Liquid Fuels

Free Online Workshops and Resources for Transportation Sectors

Next webinar: Marine – Q4 2026
SIGN UP HERE

A new initiative to engage, inform, and work with Canada’s leading industries and transport companies on their fuel use options.

This free webinar series brings together industry experts, policymakers, technology providers, and practitioners to explore how biofuels and other clean fuels function in real-world transportation applications.

Over five quarterly sessions running from February 2026 through March 2027, participants will examine the fuels, production pathways, technologies, infrastructure requirements, economics, and regulatory landscape for each major transportation sector.

A new initiative to engage, inform, and work with Canada’s leading industries and transport companies on their fuel use options.

This free webinar series brings together industry experts, policymakers, technology providers, and practitioners to explore how biofuels and other clean fuels function in real-world transportation applications.

Over five quarterly sessions running from February 2026 through March 2027, participants will examine the fuels, production pathways, technologies, infrastructure requirements, economics, and regulatory landscape for each major transportation sector.

Light-Duty Vehicles

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Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles

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Aviation

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Marine

Webinar:
Q4, 2026

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Rail

Webinar:
Q1, 2027

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Light-Duty Vehicles

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March 31 2026
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Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Webinar (completed)
June 17 2026 
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Aviation

Webinar (Completed)
Sept 10, 2026 
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Marine

Webinar: Q4 2026 
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Rail

Webinar: Q1 2027 

The Challenge

Canada’s transportation sector accounts for approximately one-quarter of the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions. While vehicle electrification will play a growing role in light-duty applications, biofuels and other low-carbon liquid fuels offer an immediate, practical pathway for reducing emissions across the full spectrum of transportation. Delivered through the infrastructure already in place, in vehicles already on the road.

Unlike the electricity sector, where renewable generation has made substantial inroads, transportation remains overwhelmingly dependent on petroleum-based fuels. Road transport alone contributes roughly 86% of sector emissions, with aviation, marine, and rail accounting for the remainder. Canada’s vast geography, dispersed population, cold climate, and resource-based economy mean no single technology or approach can meet its transportation needs.

For sectors where electrification remains technically or economically impractical – including long-haul trucking, marine shipping, aviation, and remote operations – biofuels are more than a temporary fix; they are a critical long-term component of decarbonization strategies. Fleet turnover cycles span decades, infrastructure investments require long planning horizons, and different transport modes face fundamentally different technical constraints.

The evidence supports this approach. Canadian clean fuel consumption has grown substantially in recent years, with renewable fuel volumes increasing by 11% in 2024 alone, building on 28% growth in 2023. These fuels avoided an estimated 13.3 megatonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions in 2024, which is more than double the reductions achieved in 2020. The lifecycle carbon intensity of these fuels continues to decline as production technologies improve and supply chains mature.

About This Webinar Series

This free webinar series, with support from Natural Resources Canada, brings together industry experts, policymakers, technology providers, and practitioners to explore how biofuels and other clean fuels function in real-world transportation applications. Over the course of a year, five quarterly sessions running from March 2026 through March 2027, participants will examine the fuels, production pathways, technologies, infrastructure requirements, economics, and regulatory landscape for each major transportation sector.

Developed by Advanced Biofuels Canada in partnership with leading industry stakeholders, the series provides a comprehensive, sector-by-sector examination of the opportunities, challenges, and practical considerations for integrating low-carbon fuels across Canada’s transportation system. Each session blends technical detail with real-world insights, featuring case studies from Canadian operations and perspectives from professionals actively working to integrate clean fuels into their fleets and supply chains.

The series is designed to move beyond general awareness and toward actionable knowledge. Participants will gain a detailed understanding of which fuel types are suited to specific applications, what infrastructure and handling requirements apply, how greenhouse gas reductions are quantified and verified under Canadian regulations, and what incentive programs and compliance obligations affect procurement decisions.

Who Should Attend

These free webinars are designed for professionals across the transportation and energy sectors who are evaluating, implementing, or advising on clean fuel adoption:

  • Fleet operators and transportation managers seeking to understand fuel options, compatibility requirements, and operational considerations for transitioning to lower-carbon alternatives
  • Fuel distributors, refiners, and infrastructure providers exploring market opportunities, supply chain requirements, and technical specifications for clean fuel products
  • Policy makers and regulators at federal, provincial, and municipal levels who develop, implement, or enforce clean fuel standards, carbon pricing mechanisms, and transportation emissions policies
  • Sustainability officers and corporate decarbonization teams responsible for scope 1 and scope 3 emissions reduction strategies, ESG reporting, and climate commitment implementation
  • Technology providers and researchers working on fuel production pathways, vehicle compatibility, emissions measurement, or related technical challenges
  • Financial analysts and investors evaluating opportunities in the clean fuels sector or assessing transition risks in transportation-dependent portfolios
  • Anyone working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, whether in a technical, operational, commercial, or advisory capacity

What You Will Learn

Each 90-minute webinar follows a consistent structure designed to provide comprehensive coverage of its sector while allowing time for discussion and questions. Participants will come away with practical knowledge spanning:

  • Available fuel options and emerging technologies: A detailed examination of ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, renewable natural gas, and other low-carbon fuel types applicable to each sector, including their chemical properties, performance characteristics, and compatibility requirements
  • Production pathways from feedstock to distribution: How clean fuels are manufactured, what feedstocks are used, how carbon intensity is determined, and what the current and projected supply landscape looks like in Canada and globally
  • Real-world applications and case studies: Documented examples of clean fuel deployment in Canadian operations, including lessons learned, operational adjustments, and measured outcomes
  • Infrastructure and handling requirements: Storage, blending, distribution, and dispensing considerations specific to each fuel type and sector, including equipment compatibility and safety protocols
  • Greenhouse gas reduction potential and economic analysis: How lifecycle emissions are calculated under Canadian regulations, what reduction levels are achievable with different fuel pathways, and how costs compare to conventional alternatives under current and projected market conditions
  • Regulatory framework and compliance requirements: The Clean Fuel Regulations, provincial low-carbon fuel standards, carbon pricing mechanisms, and sector-specific emissions requirements that affect fuel procurement decisions
  • Incentive programs and support mechanisms: Federal and provincial programs that support clean fuel adoption, including tax incentives, grants, and credit generation opportunities
  • Sustainability considerations: Feedstock sustainability criteria, indirect land use change considerations, and emerging certification and verification frameworks

The Series Structure

Over five sessions, the webinar series provides sector-specific deep dives across the full spectrum of Canadian transportation:

  1. Light-Duty Vehicles: Passenger cars, light trucks, and personal transportation, examining ethanol blending, and the role of renewable fuels alongside electrification
  2. Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles: Freight trucks, commercial fleets, and vocational vehicles, where the duty cycles, range requirements, and payload constraints make low-carbon liquid fuels particularly relevant
  3. Marine: Domestic and international shipping, port operations, and maritime transport, including emerging requirements under the International Maritime Organization’s decarbonization strategy
  4. Aviation: Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), their production pathways, certification requirements, and the technical and commercial factors shaping airline and airport adoption
  5. Rail: Freight and passenger rail operations, locomotive compatibility, and the role of renewable diesel and biodiesel in reducing emissions from this energy-efficient but petroleum-dependent mode

Each webinar includes live question-and-answer sessions with industry experts, along with downloadable technical resources and reference materials for all registered participants.

How to Participate

Registration is free. You may register for individual webinars or sign up to be notified about the complete series. All sessions will be delivered in English with French interpretation available, and written materials will be provided in both official languages.

Discover More

Each sector page will have it’s own resources section added after the webinar is complete.

Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicles  |  Heavy-Duty Vehicles  |  Aviation  |  Marina  |  Rail

These are general resources that apply to all sectors:

The Challenge

Canada’s transportation sector accounts for approximately one-quarter of the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions. While vehicle electrification will play a growing role in light-duty applications, biofuels and other low-carbon liquid fuels offer an immediate, practical pathway for reducing emissions across the full spectrum of transportation. Delivered through the infrastructure already in place, in vehicles already on the road.

Unlike the electricity sector, where renewable generation has made substantial inroads, transportation remains overwhelmingly dependent on petroleum-based fuels. Road transport alone contributes roughly 86% of sector emissions, with aviation, marine, and rail accounting for the remainder. Canada’s vast geography, dispersed population, cold climate, and resource-based economy mean no single technology or approach can meet its transportation needs.

For sectors where electrification remains technically or economically impractical – including long-haul trucking, marine shipping, aviation, and remote operations – biofuels are more than a temporary fix; they are a critical long-term component of decarbonization strategies. Fleet turnover cycles span decades, infrastructure investments require long planning horizons, and different transport modes face fundamentally different technical constraints.

The evidence supports this approach. Canadian clean fuel consumption has grown substantially in recent years, with renewable fuel volumes increasing by 11% in 2024 alone, building on 28% growth in 2023. These fuels avoided an estimated 13.3 megatonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions in 2024, which is more than double the reductions achieved in 2020. The lifecycle carbon intensity of these fuels continues to decline as production technologies improve and supply chains mature.

About This Webinar Series

This free webinar series, with support from Natural Resources Canada, brings together industry experts, policymakers, technology providers, and practitioners to explore how biofuels and other clean fuels function in real-world transportation applications. Over the course of a year, five quarterly sessions running from March 2026 through March 2027, participants will examine the fuels, production pathways, technologies, infrastructure requirements, economics, and regulatory landscape for each major transportation sector.

Developed by Advanced Biofuels Canada in partnership with leading industry stakeholders, the series provides a comprehensive, sector-by-sector examination of the opportunities, challenges, and practical considerations for integrating low-carbon fuels across Canada’s transportation system. Each session blends technical detail with real-world insights, featuring case studies from Canadian operations and perspectives from professionals actively working to integrate clean fuels into their fleets and supply chains.

The series is designed to move beyond general awareness and toward actionable knowledge. Participants will gain a detailed understanding of which fuel types are suited to specific applications, what infrastructure and handling requirements apply, how greenhouse gas reductions are quantified and verified under Canadian regulations, and what incentive programs and compliance obligations affect procurement decisions.

Who Should Attend

These free webinars are designed for professionals across the transportation and energy sectors who are evaluating, implementing, or advising on clean fuel adoption:

  • Fleet operators and transportation managers seeking to understand fuel options, compatibility requirements, and operational considerations for transitioning to lower-carbon alternatives
  • Fuel distributors, refiners, and infrastructure providers exploring market opportunities, supply chain requirements, and technical specifications for clean fuel products
  • Policy makers and regulators at federal, provincial, and municipal levels who develop, implement, or enforce clean fuel standards, carbon pricing mechanisms, and transportation emissions policies
  • Sustainability officers and corporate decarbonization teams responsible for scope 1 and scope 3 emissions reduction strategies, ESG reporting, and climate commitment implementation
  • Technology providers and researchers working on fuel production pathways, vehicle compatibility, emissions measurement, or related technical challenges
  • Financial analysts and investors evaluating opportunities in the clean fuels sector or assessing transition risks in transportation-dependent portfolios
  • Anyone working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, whether in a technical, operational, commercial, or advisory capacity

What You Will Learn

Each 90-minute webinar follows a consistent structure designed to provide comprehensive coverage of its sector while allowing time for discussion and questions. Participants will come away with practical knowledge spanning:

  • Available fuel options and emerging technologies: A detailed examination of ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, renewable natural gas, and other low-carbon fuel types applicable to each sector, including their chemical properties, performance characteristics, and compatibility requirements
  • Production pathways from feedstock to distribution: How clean fuels are manufactured, what feedstocks are used, how carbon intensity is determined, and what the current and projected supply landscape looks like in Canada and globally
  • Real-world applications and case studies: Documented examples of clean fuel deployment in Canadian operations, including lessons learned, operational adjustments, and measured outcomes
  • Infrastructure and handling requirements: Storage, blending, distribution, and dispensing considerations specific to each fuel type and sector, including equipment compatibility and safety protocols
  • Greenhouse gas reduction potential and economic analysis: How lifecycle emissions are calculated under Canadian regulations, what reduction levels are achievable with different fuel pathways, and how costs compare to conventional alternatives under current and projected market conditions
  • Regulatory framework and compliance requirements: The Clean Fuel Regulations, provincial low-carbon fuel standards, carbon pricing mechanisms, and sector-specific emissions requirements that affect fuel procurement decisions
  • Incentive programs and support mechanisms: Federal and provincial programs that support clean fuel adoption, including tax incentives, grants, and credit generation opportunities
  • Sustainability considerations: Feedstock sustainability criteria, indirect land use change considerations, and emerging certification and verification frameworks

The Series Structure

Over five sessions, the webinar series provides sector-specific deep dives across the full spectrum of Canadian transportation:

  1. Light-Duty Vehicles: Passenger cars, light trucks, and personal transportation, examining ethanol blending, and the role of renewable fuels alongside electrification
  2. Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles: Freight trucks, commercial fleets, and vocational vehicles, where the duty cycles, range requirements, and payload constraints make low-carbon liquid fuels particularly relevant
  3. Marine: Domestic and international shipping, port operations, and maritime transport, including emerging requirements under the International Maritime Organization’s decarbonization strategy
  4. Aviation: Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), their production pathways, certification requirements, and the technical and commercial factors shaping airline and airport adoption
  5. Rail: Freight and passenger rail operations, locomotive compatibility, and the role of renewable diesel and biodiesel in reducing emissions from this energy-efficient but petroleum-dependent mode

Each webinar includes live question-and-answer sessions with industry experts, along with downloadable technical resources and reference materials for all registered participants.

How to Participate

Registration is free. You may register for individual webinars or sign up to be notified about the complete series. All sessions will be delivered in English with French interpretation available, and written materials will be provided in both official languages.

Discover More

Each sector page will have it’s own resources section added after the webinar is complete.

Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicles  |  Heavy-Duty Vehicles  |  Aviation  |  Marina  |  Rail

These are general resources that apply to all sectors: