Canada: British Columbia updates renewable fuels requirements

On February 27, 2025, the Government of British Columbia (B.C.) announced updates to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard under the Low Carbon Fuels Act, reaffirming its commitment to lowering the carbon intensity of fuels while bolstering local biofuel production.

Starting April 1, 2025, biofuel content requirements for diesel sold in B.C. must be met with biofuels produced in Canada. Additionally, effective from January 1, 2026, the minimum 5% renewable fuel requirement for gasoline must be fulfilled with eligible Canadian-produced renewable fuels, and the renewable fuel requirement for diesel will increase from 4% to 8%.

This policy shift aims to strengthen local biofuel producers, who have long struggled to compete with