Biodiesel production

6.15 (thousand barrels per day) in 2022

In 2022, biodiesel production for Canada was 6.15 thousand barrels per day. Biodiesel production of Canada increased from 0 thousand barrels per day in 2003 to 6.15 thousand barrels per day in 2022 growing at an average annual rate of 25.82%.

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Biodiesel is a fuel typically made from soybean, canola, or other vegetable oils; animal fats; and recycled grease. It can serve as a substitute for petroleum-derived diesel or distillate fuel. For EIA reporting, it is a fuel composed of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats, designated B100, and meeting the requirements of ASTM (American Society for Testing materials) D 6751.

Date Value Change, %
2022 6.15 -14.18%
2021 7.16 2.72%
2020 6.97 12.81%
2019 6.18 16.56%
2018 5.30 -22.42%
2017 6.84 -14.44%
2016 7.99 16.88%
2015 6.84 13.11%
2014 6.04 120.75%
2013 2.74 55.88%
2012 1.76 -15.00%
2011 2.07