Canada’s Parkland produces first SAF batch at Burnaby site

Canadian fuel distributor, marketer and convenience retailer Parkland announced that the company has successfully produced first batch of low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Burnaby Refinery.

The SAF was produced using the non-food grade canola and tallow as feedstocks, Parkland’s refinery produced approximately 101,000 liters of SAF.

This fuel, once certified, can be classified as SAF and has already been purchased by Air Canada.  

“Parkland is thrilled to demonstrate its leadership and proven expertise at the Burnaby Refinery by becoming the first company to produce low carbon aviation fuel in Canada,” said Ferio Pugliese, senior vice president, Parkland.

“Thanks to the vision and skill of our team, the leadership of the Government of British Columbia and Air Canada, Canadians can see the possibility of flying with Canadian-made low carbon fuel. This pilot project demonstrates how constructive incentives can spur Canadian production of low carbon aviation fuel.”

The SAF production by Parkland was supported by the Government of British Columbia. The state has set climate goals to support low-carbon economy.

“I want to congratulate Parkland on this groundbreaking initiative that aligns with our government’s climate goals and the urgency in which we must address climate change,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions.