Canadian CFR and BC-LCFS Regulatory Compliance

With the implementation of the Canadian Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) beginning in 2022, Canada added significant clean fuel requirements to the existing British Columbia Low Carbon Fuels Act (BC-LCFS). Other provinces are also implementing increasingly ambitious renewable fuel volume mandates. Both requirements recognize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as a compliance-generating fuel. The CFR awards the same credits as though the SAF were low-carbon diesel, while the BC-LCFS introduces debits generated by fossil jet fuel, growing to a 10% reduction requirement in 2030. In addition, the BC-LCFS introduces minimum SAF volume percentage requirements beginning with 1% of jet fuel in 2028, 2% in 2029 and 3% in 2030.

Throughout the Canadian market, there is a growing need for in-depth understanding of provincial and federal fuel compliance requirements. Weaver helps companies of all sizes understand the requirements, maintain compliance and identify and maximize benefits available under applicable programs.

Why Weaver?

Weaver’s Energy Compliance Services practice is dedicated to helping businesses navigate compliance with evolving environmental regulations. With clean fuels program experience in California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Canada, our team regularly provides operational support, strategic advice and regulatory consulting services to the petroleum and renewable fuels industries. Weaver’s professionals — who combine deep experience in traditional oil and gas with up-to-the-minute understanding of emerging renewable markets — offer support and guidance to help you adhere to regulatory compliance programs and benefit from related initiatives.

Our Services Include:

• Registration of renewable fuel producers and/or importers under LCFS (CA), Clean Fuels Program (CFP, OR), CFS (WA), LCFS (BC), CFR (Canada)
• Preparation of fuel/carbon intensity pathways for renewable fuels supplied into CA, OR, WA, BC or Canada
• Plans for documenting compliance with land use and biodiversity criteria
• Determining annual obligations under the liquid fuels programs and assisting with quarterly and annual reports
• Due diligence assessments and audits of renewable fuel producers and importers
• Annual greenhouse gas reports and related monitoring plans
• Registration with the Canadian Credit and Tracking System (CATS) and the Compliance Instrument Tracking Services System (CITSS) under various cap and trade programs
• Advisory services related to Canadian regulations:
  • National Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR)
  • British Columbia Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program (BC-LCFS)
  • Greenhouse gas reporting
  • Cap and trade
  • Other compliance reporting for Canadian gasoline and diesel regulations, including renewable/clean fuel requirements