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Sulphur in Liquid Fuels - 2007

November 2009

Acknowledgements

Prepared By:
Raseeka Rahumathulla
Oil, Gas and Alternative Energy Division
Energy and Transportation Directorate
Environment Canada
In collaboration with:
Jeffrey Guthrie
Environment Canada
and
Shivam Shah
Co-op Student – University of Waterloo
and
Sneha Mathrani
Co-op Student – University of Waterloo

Notice

The information contained in this report is compiled from data submitted, as of July 2009, by the producers and importers of liquid fuels in Canada pursuant to the requirements of the federal Fuels Information Regulations, No. 1.

Submissions have been verified for plausibility but are subject to potential errors made at the source.

Any comments on the content of this report should be directed to:

Fuels Section
Oil, Gas, and Alternative Energy Division
Environment Canada
Place Vincent Massey, 9th Floor
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0H3
Fax: 819-953-8903
Email: fuels-carburants@ec.gc.ca.

Table of Contents

Appendices

List of Graphs

List of Tables

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1.0 Executive Summary

This report summarizes the 2007 data on the sulphur content in liquid fuels originating from crude oils, coal or bituminous sand. The information was provided to Environment Canada by producers and importers of liquid fuels pursuant to the federal Fuels Information Regulations, No. 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

During 2007, there were various developments with respect to federal regulations on sulphur in liquid fuels and other non-regulatory issues:

In late 2006, the new 15 mg/kg limit for on-road diesel fuel was implemented, the effect of which is seen in the 2007 sulphur levels.

In 2007, the national average sulphur content in gasoline was determined to be 18 mg/kg, slightly less than 2006 levels (20 mg/kg). Graph 1.1 shows the trend for sulphur content in gasoline nationally and by region for the period 1995 to 2007. Note that the term “West Region” used throughout this report is an unofficial designation for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Graph 1.1: Sulphur Levels in Gasoline by Region and Nationally, 1995-2007

Graph 1.1: Sulphur Levels in Gasoline by Region and Nationally, 1995-2007

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The lower sulphur levels beginning in 2005 result from the Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations, which came into effect in 2002. The regulations set an average limit of 30 mg/kg commencing in 2005, with an interim limit of 150 mg/kg until then. Graph 1.2 shows the trends in the levels of sulphur in gasoline from 1999 to 2007.

Graph 1.2: National and Regional Trends of Sulphur Content in Gasoline 1999–2007

Graph 1.2: National and Regional Trends of Sulphur Content in Gasoline 1999-2006

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The reported mass of sulphur content in all liquid fuels nationally decreased by 4% in 2007 from 2006 values, as shown in Graph 1.3. In the West Region, the reported mass of sulphur in all liquid fuels increased by 3% for 2007, mainly due to an increase in the production and importation of Aviation Turbo Fuel and Heavy Fuel Oil in that region. In the Atlantic, Ontario, and Quebec Region, the decreases were 10%, 1% and 1% respectively.

Graph 1.3: Sulphur Mass in Liquid Fuels by Region and Nationally, 1996-2007

Graph 1.3: Sulphur Mass in Liquid Fuels by Region and Nationally, 1996-2007

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Table 1.1 shows the national summary of data compiled from Form 1, “Report on Sulphur Content,” which petroleum refineries and importing companies are required to submit to Environment Canada under the Fuels Information Regulations, No. 1.

The largest reported volume of liquid fuel produced in or imported into Canada was gasoline,which constituted about 45% of all products, and accounted for about 0.4% of the sulphur mass in liquid fuels. Heavy fuel oil constituted about 8% by volume of the total liquid fuels and contained about 86% of the total sulphur mass in Canada.

Table 1.1: Fuel Production/Imports and Sulphur Content
National Summary for 2007 
Type of Fuel Fuel Production/Imports Sulphur Mass
(tonnes)		 Average Sulphur Content
(mg/kg)		 Distribution of Sulphur in Products (%)
(m3) (% of total)
  • In the Type of Fuel category, “Plant Consumption” and “Other” were combined for 2007. Fuels reported under these categories included pitch, gasoline-like blendstock, light fuel oil, heavy fuel oil, Orimulsion, intermediate fuel oils (IFO 420, IFO 30-460), diesel and bunker.
  • Totals may not add up due to rounding.
Aviation Turbo Fuel 6 695 902 7.20 3 148 581 2.42
Motor Gasoline 41 452 001 44.55 528 18 0.41
Aviation Gasoline 98 055 0.11 2 27 0.00
Kerosene/Stove oil 958 259 1.03 53 67 0.04
Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel 29 049 870 31.22 102 4 0.08
Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel 2 760 413 2.97 532 226 0.41
High-Sulphur Diesel 891 910 0.96 1 253 1 631 0.96
Light Fuel Oil 2 521 716 2.71 2 998 1 393 2.30
Heavy Fuel Oil 7 566 589 8.13 111 808 14 831 85.91
Plant Consumption/Other 1 042 582 1.12 9 716 9 237 7.47
Total 93,037,297 100.00 130,140 1,422 100.00


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2.0 Introduction

2.1 Fuels Information Regulations, No. 1

The Fuels Information Regulations, No. 1 (see Appendix 2) were adopted in 1978 to provide Environment Canada with information on liquid fuel composition, particularly regarding sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions from combustion. The Regulations require annual reporting on sulphur levels in fuels and one-time reporting of non-lead fuel additive content (additional reporting is required when there are changes). They apply to all fuels[1] in liquid form that originate from crude oils, coal or bituminous sands.

The Regulations require all producers and importers handling more than 400 cubic metres (m3) of fuels intended for consumption in Canada within a calendar year to report the volume of fuels produced or imported, the fuel density and the fuel sulphur content for each quarter of the calendar year (see Appendix 2). Environment Canada uses the reported values to estimate the mass of sulphur in Canadian fuels. The types of liquid fuel that are to be reported are shown in Appendix 2. The Regulations also require all producers and importers who supply more than 400 m3 of a fuel to report all the additives other than lead or lead compounds in the fuels.

The full text of the Fuels Information Regulations, No. 1 and reporting forms are available at: http://www.ec.gc.ca/energie-energy/default.asp?lang=En&n=3A2A9F94-1.

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2.2 Regulations and Other Measures to Address Sulphur Levels in Fuels

Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations

The federal Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations set maximum limits for sulphur in on-road, off-road, rail (locomotive) and marine (vessel) diesel fuels. The production, import and sales limits and effective dates of the regulations are summarized in Table 2.1. The timing and limits are aligned with those of the U.S.

Table 2.1 Limits on Sulphur in Diesel Fuel and Effective Dates
Sulphur Limit (mg/kg) On-Road Diesel Fuel Off-Road Diesel Fuel Rail and Marine Diesel Fuel

1 September 1, 2007, in the Northern Supply Area, which is defined as the area corresponding to the following geographical areas: a) that part of the Yukon that is north of latitude 67° N; b) the Northwest Territories, except those areas within 1 km of the centre line of highways 2 to 7, and that portion of Hwy 1 south of Fort Simpson, and those areas within the municipalities of Yellowknife, Detah, Hay River, NWT, Fort Simpson, Rae, Edzo, Entreprise, Fort Resolution, Fort Smith and Fort Liard; c) Nunavut; d) those parts of Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec within 50 km from the coast of Hudson Bay or James Bay; e) that part of Quebec north of latitude 51° N if west of longitude 63.5° W, and north of latitude 50° N if east of longitude 63.5° W; and f) Newfoundland and Labrador, except the island of Newfoundland.

2 December 1, 2008, in the Northern Supply Area.

3 December 1, 2011, in the Northern Supply Area.
500 Production or Import Since 1998 June 1, 2006 June 1, 2006
Sales Since 1998 October 1, 20072 October 1, 20072
22 Sales September 1, 2006 N/A N/A
15 Production or Import June 1, 2006 June 1, 2010 June 1, 2012
Sales October 15, 20061 October 1, 20103 N/A

Note that there is no volume threshold for reporting under the Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations. The full text of the Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations including amendments, along with the associated regulatory impact analysis statement and reporting forms, are available through Environment Canada’s Diesel Fuel Web site: http://www.ec.gc.ca/energie-energy/default.asp?lang=En&n=7A8F92ED-1.

Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations

On June 23, 1999, the federal government passed regulations limiting the amount of sulphur in gasoline. The Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations limit the sulphur content in gasoline to an average of 30 mg/kg with a maximum of 80 mg/kg starting January 1, 2005. An interim period beginning July 1, 2002, limited the average sulphur content of gasoline to 150 mg/kg over a two-and-a-half year period.

The full text of the Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations along with the associated regulatory impact analysis statements and reporting forms are available through Environment Canada’s Gasoline Web site: http://www.ec.gc.ca/energie-energy/default.asp?lang=En&n=BEA13229-1.

Canadian General Standards Board

The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) sets commercial standards for fuels, including some that have been adopted by provincial regulations. The standards for sulphur in fuels vary considerably among fuels (see Appendix 4). CGSB standards are revised periodically to reflect developments in product, usage and manufacturing technology.

Setting Canadian Standards for Fuel Oils Used in Stationary Sources

In the Notice of Intent on Cleaner Vehicles, Engines and Fuels, published in the Canada Gazette in February 2001, Environment Canada proposed the development of measures to reduce the level of sulphur in both light and heavy fuel oils used in stationary sources, with a view to matching the requirements set by the European Union (i.e. 1% by weight for heavy fuel oil and 0.1% by weight for light fuel oil, to be fully implemented by 2008). To this end, Environment Canada released a Discussion Paper in April 2003 and conducted a multi-stakeholder workshop in May 2003. Complementary measures such as economic instruments have also been examined. Work undertaken by the National Round Table on the Economy and the Environment (NRTEE) in 2003 involved studying the environmental and economic implications of using fiscal instruments to reduce sulphur levels in light and heavy fuel oil.

More information is available at: http://www.ec.gc.ca/Publications/default.asp?Lang=En&xml=7EE205D5-9F0E-449B-A598-29F675D620E4&edit=off.

Low Sulphur Procurement Guide

In June 2003, Environment Canada and Friends of the Earth jointly produced a Low Sulphur Fuels Procurement Guide aimed at encouraging governments and other organizations to take a leadership role in procuring low sulphur fuels, where possible. It provides a checklist of suggested low sulphur fuel procurement practices, contracting recommendations, suggestions for estimating emissions reductions, case studies, and links to key sources of information.

The Guide is available at: http://www.ec.gc.ca/Publications/default.asp?lang=En&xml=7474E70F-6F52-4D45-B4A3-B40E47586E31.

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2.3 Period Covered

This report covers the period from January 1 to December 31, 2007. Under the Fuels Information Regulations, No. 1, petroleum refineries and importing companies are required to submit information, for each quarter of the calendar year, to Environment Canada on or before January 31 of the following year. The Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations also require quarterly reports on the level of sulphur in diesel fuel with sulphur concentrations exceeding 500 mg/kg, between 500 mg/kg and 15 mg/kg and equal or less than 15 mg/kg. The Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations require annual reporting on the level of sulphur in gasoline.

Failure to submit the data on time, incomplete data or unsigned forms are offences under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

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2.4 Reporting Petroleum Refineries and Importing Companies

Table 2.2 lists the petroleum refineries, blenders, and upgrading plants that reported, under the three regulations, information pertaining to production volume and fuel sulphur content for 2007.

Table 2.2 Refineries, Blenders and Importers reporting under the respective Regulations
Company Location Prov. FIR1 Gasoline2 Diesel3
X = Report received; NP = Reported No Production.
1 Fuels Information Regulations, No. 1.
2 Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations.
3 Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations.
Biox Canada Hamilton ON     X
Chevron Canada Limited Burnaby BC X X X
Consumers’ Co-operative Refineries Limited Regina SK X X X
Husky Oil Operations Ltd. Prince George BC X X X
Imperial Oil Dartmouth NS X X X
Imperial Oil Edmonton AB X X X
Imperial Oil Nanticoke ON X X X
Imperial Oil Sarnia ON X X X
Irving Oil Limited Saint John NB X X X
Milligan Biotech Foam Lake SK     X
Newalta Vancouver BC X   X
North Atlantic Refining Limited Come-by-Chance, NL NS X X X
NOVA Chemicals Canada Limited Corunna ON X   X
Ocean Nutrition Mulgrave NS     X
Petro-Canada Edmonton AB X X X
Petro-Canada Montréal QC X X X
Petro-Canada Oakville ON NP   NP
Petro-Canada Ottawa ON     NP
Petro-Canada Thunder Bay ON     NP
Petro-Canada Port Moody BC X   X
Petro-Canada Lubricants Mississauga ON X NP X
Rothsay Sainte-Catherine QC     X
Shell Canada Products Edmonton AB   NP  
Shell Canada Products Corunna, ON X X X
Shell Canada Products Fort Saskatchewan AB X X X
Shell Canada Products Montréal QC X X X
Suncor Energy Products Incorporated Fort McMurray AB X   X
Suncor Energy Products Incorporated Sarnia ON X X X
Syncrude Canada Ltd. Fort McMurray AB X   X
Ultramar Limitée Lévis/Saint-Romuald QC X X X
Ultramar Limitée Montréal QC X X  

The following petroleum importers reported, under the three regulations, information pertaining to import volume and fuel sulphur content for 2007.

Table 2.3 Importers Reporting under the Respective Regulations
Company Location Province FIR1 Gasoline2 Diesel3
X = Report received; NI = Reported No Imports.
1 Fuels Information Regulations, No. 1.
2 Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations.
3 Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations.
Air Canada Westridge BC X    
Air Canada Beauport QC X    
Air Canada (Vopak) Hamilton ON X    
BP Cherry Point Vancouver BC X    
Canada Clean Fuels Toronto ON     X
Canadian National Railway Surrey BC     X
Canadian Pacific Railway Calgary AB NI    
Catalyst Paper Corporation (Norske Canada) Campbell River BC X    
Catalyst Paper Corporation (Norske Canada) Crofton BC X    
Cervini Farms Leamington ON X    
Chevron Canada Limited Burnaby BC X X X
Compagnie Minière Québec Cartier Port Cartier QC X    
Consumers’ Co-operative Refineries Limited Regina SK     X
Daigle Oil Edmundston NB X    
Ford Motor Company of Canada Windsor ON     X
General Motors Canada Ontario ON   X X
Great Lakes Greenhouses Inc Leamington ON X    
Honda of Canada Mfg. Queenston ON   X  
Imperial Oil B.C. Imports BC     X
Imperial Oil Burnaby BC X X  
Imperial Oil Calgary, BC     X
Imperial Oil Dartmouth NS X    
Imperial Oil Halifax NS X    
Imperial Oil Nanticoke ON   X  
Imperial Oil N.S. Imports NS     X
Imperial Oil Point Tupper NS X X  
Imperial Oil Québec QC X   X
Imperial Oil Sarnia ON   X  
Imperial Oil Sept Isles QC X    
Irving Oil Limited Saint John NB X X  
Kildair Services Ltée Tracy QC X    
Mackenzie Petroleum Limited Dawson City YT X   X
Marine Petrobulk Limited Vancouver BC X   X
New Brunswick Power Corporation Fredericton NB X    
Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro St. John’s NFL X    
Nexfor Fraser Papers Incorporated Edmundston NB X    
North Atlantic Refining Limited Come-by-Chance NS X    
Northern Transportation Company Limited Hay River NWT X   X
Northland Biodiesel Marketing Inc. Thunder Bay ON     X
Nova Scotia Power Halifax NS X    
Olco Petroleum Group Beauport QC X X  
Ontario Limited Leamington ON X    
Parkland Refineries Limited Y.T. Imports YT X   X
Petro-Canada Montréal QC X X  
Petro-Canada Port Moody BC X X X
Pétroles Norcan Montréal QC X X X
Pope and Talbot Limited Nanaimo BC X    
Port Colborne Quarries Limited Port Colborne ON X    
Shell Canada Products Montréal QC X X  
Shell Canada Products Burnaby BC X   X
Suncor Energy Products Incorporated Sarnia ON X X X
Sylvite Sales Inc. Burlington ON     X
Ultramar Limitée Halifax NS     NI
Ultramar Limitée Holyrood NL   NI NI
Ultramar Limitée Lévis/Saint-Romuald QC X X X
Ultramar Limitée Montréal QC X X X
Western Gas and Liquids Company Ontario Imports ON     X


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2.5 Company-Specific Sulphur Levels

Appendix 3 presents data on the annual volume-weighted sulphur content (in mg/kg) for gasoline, diesel fuel and fuel oil during the period 1995 to 2007 for each Canadian refinery and importer.

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3.0 Volumes of Liquid Fuels Produced/Imported

In order to verify their accuracy, the reported volumes of produced fuels were compared to Statistics Canada figures for 2007 (see Table 3.1).

With the exception of “Kerosene/Stove Oil,” and “Plant Consumption/Other,” there appears to be reasonable agreement between the two sets of data. This may result from the different approaches used, as noted below.

Table 3.1 Volumes of Liquid Fuels Produced / Imported for Sale in Canada
Reported to Statistics Canada (1) and Environment Canada for 2007
Type of Fuel Statistics Canada
(m3)		 Environment Canada
(m3)
Source: Statistics Canada, Catalogue No. 45-004-XIE monthly, January 2008.
1 Statistics Canada data were compiled for the year 2007.
2 Statistics Canada does not differentiate between the sulphur level of diesel fuel, that is, ultra-low-sulphur, low-sulphur and regular sulphur diesel grades in regards to production. All diesel fuel produced or imported in Canada is under the “Diesel Fuel” category.

Notes:
  1. According to Statistics Canada, approximately 75–80% of refinery-produced kerosene and stove oil are later transferred to diesel and light fuel oils.
  2. Statistics Canada does not distinguish between ultra-low-sulphur, low-sulphur and regular sulphur diesel grades in regards to production.
  3. Volumes reported to Environment Canada mostly reflect production at the various refineries while Statistics Canada considers opening and closing inventories and inter-product transfers.
  4. Plant consumption is listed as “Own Consumption” in the Statistics Canada report. This covers the whole range of petroleum products listed in the Statistics Canada publication. Statistics Canada defined “Own Consumption” as the amount of petroleum product produced or purchased and used in refinery operations. Environment Canada volumes reported under “Plant Consumption” included pitch, gasoline-like blendstock, light fuel oil, heavy fuel oil, Orimulsion, intermediate fuel oils (IFO 420, IFO 30-460), and diesel. The Environment Canada quarterly report Form 1 does not list “Plant Consumption” as a liquid fuel to report, although it has been historically reported by some companies.
  5. Statistics Canada’s “Other Petroleum Products” is defined as all other petroleum products such as wax and candles, unfinished products, etc. The “Other” category under the Fuels Information Regulations, No. 1 includes bunker.
  6. Totals may not add up due to rounding and volumes not included.
Aviation Turbo Fuel 6,862,800 6,695,902
Motor/Aviation Gasoline 42,538,600 41,550,056
Kerosene/Stove oil 289,400 958,259
Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel Fuel N/A2 29,049,870
Low Sulphur Diesel Fuel N/A2 2,760,413
Diesel Fuel 27,669,100 891,910
Light Fuel Oil 4,355,300 2,521,716
Heavy Fuel Oil 6,003,000 7,566,589
Plant Consumption/Other 5,675,393 1,042,582
Total 93,393,593 93,037,297


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4.0 Volumes of Liquid Fuels Produced/Imported and Fuel Sulphur Content

4.1 National and Regional Summaries

The following graphs and tables summarize the data compiled from reports submitted pursuant to the Fuels Information Regulations, No. 1 for 2007:

Table 4.1 Fuel Production / Imports and Sulphur Content
National Summary for 2007
Type of Fuel Fuel Production / Imports Sulphur
Mass (tonnes)		 Average
Sulphur
Content
(mg/kg)		 Distribution of Sulphur in Products (%)
(m3) (% of total)
Totals may not add up due to rounding.
Aviation Turbo Fuel 6,695,902 7.20 3,148 581 2.42
Motor Gasoline 41,452,001 44.55 528 18 0.41
Aviation Gasoline 98,055 0.11 2 27 0.00
Kerosene/Stove oil 958,259 1.03 53 67 0.04
Ultra Low-Sulphur Diesel 29,049,870 31.22 102 4 0.08
Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel 2,760,413 2.97 532 226 0.41
High-Sulphur Diesel Fuel 891,910 0.96 1,253 1,631 0.96
Light Fuel Oil 2,521,716 2.71 2,998 1,393 2.30
Heavy Fuel Oil 7,566,589 8.13 111,808 14,831 85.91
Plant Consumption/Other 1,042,582 1.12 9,716 9,237 7.47
Total 93,037,297 100.00 130,140 1,422 100.00

Graph 4.1: National Liquid Fuel Production/Imports in 2007

Graph 4.1: National Liquid Fuel Production/Imports in 2007

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Graph 4.2: Tonnage of Sulphur in Liquid Fuels in 2007

Graph 4.2: Tonnage of Sulphur in Liquid Fuels in 2007

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Table 4.2A Fuel Production/Imports and Sulphur Content, Atlantic Region Summary for 2007
Atlantic Region
Type of Fuel Fuel Production / Imports
(m3)		 Sulphur Mass
(tonnes)		 Average Sulphur Content
(mg/kg)		 Distribution of Sulphur in Products
(%)
1. Volume not included to protect confidential data
2. Total volume excludes the volume not included, as per 1.
3. “Plant Consumption” in the Atlantic Region consists mostly of pitch, gasoline-like blendstock, intermediate fuel oil, and light/heavy fuel oil. “Other” consists of bunker and bituminous emulsion product (i.e. Orimulsion).
Aviation Turbo Fuel 515,257 625 1,511 1.42
Motor Gasoline NA1 49 23 0.11
Aviation Gasoline 0 0 0 0.00
Kerosene/Stove oil 47,559 29 746 0.07
Ultra Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel 1,861,823 8 5 0.02
Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel 186,612 51 321 0.12
Diesel Fuel NA1 190 1,517 0.43
Light Fuel Oil 1,268,304 1,724 1,583 3.92
Heavy Fuel Oil 2,261,345 36,652 16,224 83.46
Plant Consumption/Other3 352,856 4,596 13,247 10.47
Total 6,493,7552 43,923 35,177 100


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Table 4.2B Fuel Production/Imports and Sulphur Content, Québec Region Summary for 2007
Québec Region
Type of Fuel Fuel Production / Imports
(m3)		 Sulphur Mass
(tonnes)		 Average Sulphur Content
(mg/kg)		 Distribution of Sulphur in Products (%)
1. Volume not included to protect confidential data
2. Total volume excludes the volume not included, as per 1.
3. “Plant Consumption” in Quebec consists mostly of heavy fuel oil and unspecified fuel.
Aviation Turbo Fuel 1,825,182 954 646 2.95
Motor Gasoline 14,641,069 200 19 0.62
Aviation Gasoline NA1 0 3 0.00
Kerosene/Stove oil 792,613 3 4 0.01
Ultra Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel 7,624,819 22 4 0.07
Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel 21,120 1 60 0.00
Diesel Fuel NA1 0 0 0.00
Light Fuel Oil 979,907 1,104 1,331 3.42
Heavy Fuel Oil 2,802,246 30,030 10,867 93.00
Plant Consumption/Other3 NA1 0 0 0.00
Total 28,686,7572 32,314 12,933 100


Table 4.2C Fuel Production/Imports and Sulphur Content, Ontario Region Summary for 2007
Ontario Region
Type of Fuel Fuel Production / Imports
(m3)		 Sulphur Mass
(tonnes)		 Average Sulphur Content
(mg/kg)		 Distribution of Sulphur in Products (%)
1. Plant consumption in Ontario consists mostly of liquefied refinery fuel (LRF) and heavy fuel oil and unspecified fuels.
Aviation Turbo Fuel 1,230,097 526 527 1.77
Motor Gasoline 10,339,693 136 22 0.46
Aviation Gasoline 0 0 0 0.00
Kerosene/Stove oil 54,270 21 458 0.07
Ultra Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel 5,569,382 22 5 0.07
Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel 355,708 102 334 0.34
Diesel Fuel 217,171 369 1,938 1.24
Light Fuel Oil 259,763 135 624 0.46
Heavy Fuel Oil 1,228,198 23,394 19,063 78.72
Plant Consumption/Other1 266,307 5,034 18,222 16.94
Total 19,520,589 29,739 41,193 100


Table 4.2D Fuel Production/Imports and Sulphur Content, West Region Summary for 2007
West Region
Type of Fuel Fuel Production / Imports
(m3)		 Sulphur Mass
(tonnes)		 Average Sulphur Content
(mg/kg)		 Distribution of Sulphur in Products (%)
1. Volume not included to protect confidential data
2. Total volume excludes the volume not included, as per 1.
3. Plant consumption in the West Region—i.e. MB, SK, AB, BC, YT, NWT, and NU—consists mostly of diesel fuels and unspecified fuels.
Aviation Turbo Fuel 3,125,366 1,044 412 4.33
Motor Gasoline 13,542,599 142 14 0.59
Aviation Gasoline NA1 2 47 0.01
Kerosene/Stove oil NA1 0 3 0.00
Ultra Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel 13,993,846 50 4 0.21
Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel 2,196,974 378 203 1.57
Diesel Fuel 528,104 695 1,537 2.87
Light Fuel Oil NA1 36 2,839 0.15
Heavy Fuel Oil 1,274,799 21,732 16,996 90.12
Plant Consumption/Other3 392,984 86 263 0.36
Total 35,054,6722 24,164 22,318 100


Table 4.2E National Volume Weighted Averages of the Density of Fuels Produced And Imported in 2007 (kg/m3)
Type of Fuel National Volume Weighted Average Density (kg/m3)
Aviation Turbo Fuel 810.5
Motor Gasoline 733.1
Aviation Gasoline 703.5
Kerosene/Stove oil 818.2
Ultra Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel 837.4
Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel 846.4
Diesel Fuel 858.1
Light Fuel Oil 847.6
Heavy Fuel Oil 993.8
Plant Consumption/Other 899.3

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Graph 4.3: Mass of Sulphur in Liquid Fuels Produced/Imported in 2007

Graph 4.3: Mass of Sulphur in Liquid Fuels Produced/Imported in 2007

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Graph 4.4: Sulphur Mass in Liquid Fuels by Region and Nationally, 1996–2007

Graph 4.4: Sulphur Mass in Liquid Fuels by Region and Nationally, 1996–2007

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Graph 4.5: Average Sulphur Levels in Motor/Aviation Gasoline by Region and Nationally, 1995–2007

Graph 4.5: Average Sulphur Levels in Motor/Aviation Gasoline by Region and Nationally, 1995–2007

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Graph 4.6: Average Sulphur Levels in Motor Gasoline by Refinery/Importer in 2007

Graph 4.6: Average Sulphur Levels in Motor Gasoline by Refinery/Importer in 2007

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Graph 4.7: Average Sulphur Levels in Ultra-Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel by Refinery/Importer in 2007

Graph 4.7: Average Sulphur Levels in Ultra-Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel by Refinery/Importer in 2007

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Graph 4.8: Average Sulphur Levels in Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel by Refinery/Importer in 2007

Graph 4.8: Average Sulphur Levels in Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel by Refinery/Importer in 2007

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Graph 4.9: Average Sulphur in High-Sulphur Diesel Fuel by Refinery/Importer in 2007

Graph 4.9: Average Sulphur in High-Sulphur Diesel Fuel by Refinery/Importer in 2007

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Graph 4.10: National Trend of Sulphur Content in Aviation Turbo Fuel, 1995-2007

Graph 4.10: National Trend of Sulphur Content in Aviation Turbo Fuel, 1995-2007

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Graph 4.11: National Trend of Sulphur Content in Motor/Aviation Gasoline, 1995-2007

Graph 4.11: National Trend of Sulphur Content in Motor/Aviation Gasoline, 1995-2007

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Graph 4.12: National Trend of Sulphur Content in Kerosene/Stove Oil, 1995-2007

Graph 4.12: National Trend of Sulphur Content in Kerosene/Stove Oil, 1995-2007

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Graph 4.13: National Trend of Sulphur Content in Diesel Fuel (Total Pool), 1995-2007

Graph 4.13: National Trend of Sulphur Content in Diesel Fuel (Total Pool), 1995-2007

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Graph 4.14: National Trend of Sulphur Content in Light Fuel Oil, 1995-2007

Graph 4.14: National Trend of Sulphur Content in Light Fuel Oil, 1995-2007

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Graph 4.15: National Trend of Sulphur Content in Heavy Fuel Oil, 1995-2007
Graph 4.15: National Trend of Sulphur Content in Heavy Fuel Oil, 1995-2007

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Appendix 1

Web Site References for Fuels Information Regulations, No. 1 and Other Fuels Regulations

Environment Canada’s Fossil Fuels – Home Page

Fuels Information Regulations, No. 1

Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations

Benzene in Gasoline Regulations

Contaminated Fuels Regulations

Gasoline Regulations

Gasoline and Gasoline Blend Dispensing Flow Rate Regulations

Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations

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Appendix 2

Sample Forms for Reporting Sulphur Content under the Fuels Information Regulations, No. 1, Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations, and Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations

(2007 Compliance Promotion Package)

FUELS INFORMATION REGULATIONS NO. 1

FUELS INFORMATION REGULATIONS NO. 1

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SULPHUR IN DIESEL FUEL REGULATIONS

SCHEDULE 1

(Subsection 5(1))

QUARTERLY REPORT OF SULPHUR CONCENTRATION IN DIESEL FUEL

1. Calendar quarter ______________________________________________________________________

2. Year ______________________________________________________________________

3. Name of producer or importer

______________________________________________________________________

4. Name of the facility in Canada producing diesel fuel or the province of import

______________________________________________________________________

5. Street address (and mailing address if different) of the facility in Canada producing diesel fuel or of the importer’s place of business in Canada

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

6. Volume of diesel fuel, in m3, and sulphur concentration, in mg/kg

  Diesel Fuel Excluding Biodiesel Fuel and Blends of Biodiesel Fuel and Diesel Fuel Biodiesel Fuel Blends of Biodiesel Fuel and Diesel Fuel
(a) Diesel fuel with a concentration of sulphur that was less than or equal to 15mg/kg
(i) Volume of diesel fuel      
(ii) Highest sulphur concentration      
(iii) Lowest sulphur concentration      
(iv) Volume-weighted average sulphur concentration      
(v) Method used (for reporting purposes) to measure sulphur concentration      
(b) Diesel fuel with a concentration of sulphur that exceeded 15mg/kg and was less than or equal to 500 mg/kg
(i) Volume of diesel fuel      
(ii) Highest sulphur concentration      
(iii) Lowest sulphur concentration      
(iv) Volume-weighted average sulphur concentration      
(v) Method used (for reporting purposes) to measure sulphur concentration      
(c) Diesel fuel with a concentration of sulphur exceeding 500 mg/kg
(i) Volume of diesel fuel      
(ii) Highest sulphur concentration      
(iii) Lowest sulphur concentration      
(iv) Volume-weighted average sulphur concentration      
(v) Method used (for reporting purposes) to measure sulphur concentration      

7. Authorized official

Name ______________________________________________________________________

Title ______________________________________________________________________

Signature and date ______________________________________________________________________

Telephone number: (_____) ____________________

Fax number: (_____) ____________________

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SULPHUR IN GASOLINE REGULATIONS (SOR/99-236)

ANNUAL REPORT ON VOLUMES AND SULPHUR LEVEL

SULPHUR IN GASOLINE REGULATIONS (s.4 & 6(2))

This report should be:

  1. submitted by each primary supplier that produces or imports gasoline identified as low-sulphur gasoline, California gasoline or gasoline-like blendstock as identified under section 5 of the Regulations,
  2. for each refinery and blending facility at which the primary supplier produced the gasoline, for each province into which it imported the gasoline and for each combination which it selected under section 9 of the Regulations,
  3. annually, on or before February 15 of the year following the year for which the report is prepared.
  4. mailed to the appropriate regional office (please refer to the “Headquarter & Regional Offices” list at section “Contacts List” of the CD for the appropriate address).

This form is provided for your convenience. Please refer to the Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations for information on compliance with the requirements for reporting on the sulphur content of liquid fuels.

Registration Number under the Benzene in Gasoline Regulations______________________________________________________________________

Year ______________________________________________________________________

Company name ______________________________________________________________________

Company address ______________________________________________________________________

Type of primary supplier (check one or more):
[ ] Producer at a refinery [ ] Producer at a blending facility [ ] Importer

Method selected to meet the sulphur limit: [ ] Pool average [ ] Flat

Name and location of the refinery, blending facility or points of importation in the province covered by this report:

  Annual Volume Flat Limit Pool Average
Type of Gasoline PRODUCED
(m3)		 IMPORTED
(m3)		 Maximum Sulphur Concentration in Gasoline (mg/kg) Maximum Sulphur Concentration in Gasoline (mg/kg) Volume-Weighted Average (mg/kg)
1. Low Sulphur Gasoline          
2. California Gasoline       NOT
REQUIRED		 NOT
REQUIRED
3. Gasoline-like Blendstock     NOT
REQUIRED		 NOT
REQUIRED		 NOT
REQUIRED

Authorized Official ______________________________________________________________

Title ______________________________________________________________________

Telephone No. (_____) ____________________

Fax No. (_____) ____________________

Signature ______________________________________________________________________

Date ______________________________________________________________________

Contact Name ______________________________________________________________________

Contact Telephone No. (_____) ____________________

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ADDRESSES OF ENVIRONMENT CANADA’S REGIONAL OFFICES

Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island

Director
Environmental Protection – Atlantic Region
Environment Canada
45 Alderney Drive
16th floor, Queens Square
Dartmouth, NS, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N6
Fax: (902) 426-4352

Quebec

Director
Environmental Enforcement Division
Enforcement Branch
105, McGill Street 7th Floor
Montréal, QC, Québec H2Y 2E7
Fax : (514) 496-2087

Ontario

Director, Environmental Enforcement-Ontario Region
Environment Canada
4905 Dufferin Street, Second floor
Toronto, Ontario, M3H 5T4
Fax: (416) 739-4251

Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, NWT and Nunavut

Regional Director
Environmental Enforcement Division
Enforcement Branch – Prairie & Northern Region
Environment Canada
Room 200
4999 - 98th Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, Alberta T6B 2X3
Fax : (780) 495-2451

British Columbia and Yukon

Regional Manager
Environmental Enforcement Division
Enforcement Branch-Pacific & Yukon Region
Environment Canada
401 Burrard Street – suite 201
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3S5
Fax : (604) 666-9059

ADDRESS FOR ENVIRONMENT CANADA HEADQUARTERS

Fuels Section

Oil, Gas and Alternative Energy Division
Environment Canada
351 St. Joseph Blvd
Gatineau, QC, K1A 0H3
Fax : (819) 953-8903

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Appendix 3

Volume-Weighted AnnualSulphur Levels by Refiner/Importer, 1995–2007

Appendix 3.1a: Volume Weighted Annual Sulphur Levels in Motor Gasoline 1995 – 2007

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Appendix 3.1b: Volume Weighted Quarterly Sulphur Levels in Motor Gasoline for 2007
  Sulphur Levels (mg/kg)
  Facility Name Location Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Annual
Refiner Chevron Canada Limited Burnaby, BC 30 24 19 28 25
Consumers' Co-operative Refineries Limited Regina, SK 18 18 18 17 18
Husky Oil Operations Ltd. Prince George, BC 0 0 10 0 3
Imperial Oil Dartmouth, NS 18 28 22 21 22
Imperial Oil Nanticoke, ON 24 26 29 17 21
Imperial Oil Sarnia, ON 5 5 2 3 4
Imperial Oil Edmonton, AB 19 14 19 17 17
Irving Oil Limited Saint-John, NB 26 23 24 31 26
North Atlantic Refining Limited Come-by-Chance, NL 7 4 7 4 5
Petro-Canada Edmonton, AB 8 4 15 15 11
Petro-Canada Montréal, QC 21 22 18 18 20
Shell Canada Products Montréal, QC 18 14 14 17 16
Shell Canada Products Corunna, ON 26 21 31 37 29
Shell Canada Products Fort Saskatchewan, AB 7 6 5 3 5
Suncor Energy Products Incorporated Sarnia, ON 35 20 33 30 29
Ultramar Limitée Montréal, QC 28 30 20 23 25
Ultramar Limitée Lévis // St-Romuald, QC 13 19 16 19 17
Importer Imperial Oil Burnaby, BC 3 10 8 0 8
Irving Oil Limited Saint-John, NB 26 23 24 31 25
Morgan Stanley Capital Group Purchase, NY 0 20 27 6 23
Olco Petroleum Group Beauport, QC 27 2 0 0 7
Olco Petroleum Group Montréal, QC 0 1 0 0 1
Petro-Canada Montréal, QC 21 22 18 18 19
Petro-Canada Port Moody, BC 0 0 10 0 10
Pétroles Norcan Montréal, QC 30 13 32 18 24
Shell Canada Products Montréal, QC 18 14 14 17 18
Shell Canada Products Port of Montreal, QC 32 14 0 0 24
Shell Trading Canada Quebec Imports, QC 0 0 19 20 19
Ultramar Limitée Montréal, QC 28 30 20 23 24
National Average 19 18 20 17 18


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Appendix 3.2a: Volume Weighted Annual Sulphur Levels in Ultra Low-Sulphur Diesel 2006 – 20071
  Sulphur Levels (mg/kg)
  Facility Name Location 2006 2007
1 No data for 1995-2005 as 15 mg/kg Sulphur limit for Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel came into effect from 2006 (No Ultra- Low Sulphur Diesel data collected from 1999-2005)
Refiner Chevron Canada Limited Burnaby, BC 9 8
Consumers' Co-operative Refineries Limited Regina, SK 6 7
Imperial Oil Dartmouth, NS 7 7
Imperial Oil Edmonton, AB 4 3
Imperial Oil Nanticoke, ON 4 4
Imperial Oil Sarnia, ON 4 4
Irving Oil Limited Saint-John, NB 4 4
North Atlantic Refining Limited Come-by-Chance, NL 5 6
Petro-Canada Edmonton, AB 2 1
Petro-Canada Montréal, QC 4 3
Petro-Canada Oakville, ON - 2
Petro-Canada Port Moody, BC 6 7
Petro-Canada Lubricants Mississauga, ON 1 1
Shell Canada Products Corunna, ON 4 5
Shell Canada Products Fort Saskatchewan, AB 3 4
Shell Canada Products Montréal, QC 5 3
Suncor Energy Incorporated Fort McMurray, AB 6 6
Suncor Energy Products Incorporated Sarnia, ON 5 5
Ultramar Limitée Lévis // St-Romuald, QC 3 4
Importer Canadian Pacific Railway Calgary, AB - 4
Chevron Canada Limited Burnaby, BC 7 5
Flying J Inc Calgary, AB - 5
Flying J Inc London, ON - 9
Imperial Oil Burnaby, BC 6 5
Imperial Oil Halifax, NS 5 3
Imperial Oil Ontario Imports, ON - 8
Imperial Oil Sept Isles, QC 3 5
Parkland Refining Limited Bowden, AB 10 15
Petro-Canada Port Moody, BC 4 6
Pétroles Norcan Montréal, QC 7 -
Shell Canada Products Burnaby, BC 7 3
Shell Canada Products Montréal, QC 5 3
Shell Trading Canada Quebec Imports, QC - 7
Suncor Energy Products Incorporated Sarnia, ON 4 5
Ultramar Limitée Lévis // St-Romuald, QC 2 -
Ultramar Limitée Montréal, QC 5 5
National Average 4 4


Appendix 3.2b: Volume Weighted Quarterly Sulphur Levels in Ultra Low-Sulphur Diesel for 2007
  Sulphur Levels (mg/kg)
  Facility Name Location Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Annual
Refiner Chevron Canada Limited Burnaby, BC 8 7 8 8 8
Consumers' Co-operative Refineries Limited Regina, SK 6 6 7 7 7
Imperial Oil Dartmouth, NS 7 6 6 8 7
Imperial Oil Nanticoke, ON 3 0 0 0 4
Imperial Oil Sarnia, ON 4 4 3 4 4
Imperial Oil Edmonton, AB 3 3 4 3 3
Irving Oil Limited Saint-John, NB 2 5 5 4 4
North Atlantic Refining Limited Come-by-Chance, NL 3 6 7 4 6
Petro-Canada Edmonton, AB 1 2 0 1 1
Petro-Canada Montréal, QC 3 3 4 3 3
Petro-Canada Oakville, ON 2 0 0 0 2
Petro-Canada Lubricants Mississauga, ON 1 1 1 1 1
Shell Canada Products Montréal, QC 3 2 2 4 3
Shell Canada Products Corunna, ON 5 5 6 5 5
Shell Canada Products Fort Saskatchewan, AB 4 4 4 2 4
Suncor Energy Incorporated Fort McMurray, AB 5 8 6 5 6
Suncor Energy Products Incorporated Sarnia, ON 5 6 5 5 5
Ultramar Limitée Lévis // St-Romuald, QC 4 4 4 4 4
Importer Canadian Pacific Railway Calgary, AB 0 4 0 4 4
Chevron Canada Limited Burnaby, BC 6 0 7 4 5
Flying J Inc Calgary, AB 0 0 0 5 5
Flying J Inc London, ON 0 0 0 9 9
Imperial Oil Burnaby, BC 0 5 6 4 5
Imperial Oil Halifax, NS 3 0 0 0 3
Imperial Oil Ontario Imports, ON 8 0 0 0 8
Imperial Oil Sept Isles, QC 0 0 0 5 5
Parkland Refining Limited Bowden, AB 0 0 0 15 15
Petro-Canada Port Moody, BC 5 5 7 7 6
Shell Canada Products Montréal, QC 3 2 2 4 3
Shell Trading Canada Quebec Imports, QC 0 0 0 7 7
Shell Canada Products Burnaby, BC 4 4 0 3 3
Suncor Energy Products Incorporated Sarnia, ON 5 6 5 5 5
Ultramar Limitée Montréal, QC 4 0 0 5 5
National Average 4 4 4 4 4

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Appendix 3.3a: Volume Weighted Annual Sulphur Levels in Low Sulphur Diesel 1995 – 2007

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Appendix 3.3b: Volume Weighted Quarterly Sulphur Levels in Low-Sulphur Diesel for 2007
  Sulphur Levels (mg/kg)
  Facility Name Location Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Annual
Refiner Chevron Canada Limited Burnaby, BC 0 0 120 0 120
Coco Paving Inc. Windsor, ON 0 500 500 0 500
Imperial Oil Dartmouth, NS 0 435 394 359 384
Imperial Oil Nanticoke, ON 0 0 0 0 281
Imperial Oil Sarnia, ON 0 391 323 300 326
Imperial Oil Edmonton, AB 267 331 367 200 285
Irving Oil Limited Saint-John, NB 0 431 236 37 287
North Atlantic Refining Limited Come-by-Chance, NL 0 0 0 107 107
Petro-Canada Edmonton, AB 0 152 0 0 152
Shell Canada Products Montréal, QC 54 68 0 0 60
Shell Canada Products Corunna, ON 0 0 459 410 443
Suncor Energy Incorporated Fort McMurray, AB 149 196 214 190 183
Importer Canadian National Railway Melville, SK 0 0 0 340 340
Canadian National Railway Winnipeg, MB 0 0 0 390 390
Canadian National Railway Surrey, BC 0 390 360 340 353
Northern Transportation Hay River, NWT 46 0 28 0 30
National Average 182 242 267 205 226

Appendix 3.4a: Volume Weighted Annual Sulphur Levels in High-Sulphur Diesel 1995 - 2007

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Appendix 3.4b: Volume Weighted Quarterly Sulphur Levels in High-Sulphur Diesel for 2007
  Sulphur Levels (mg/kg)
  Facility Name Location Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Annual
Refiner Chevron Canada Limited Burnaby, BC 3,720 1,910 0 130 1,835
Imperial Oil Dartmouth, NS 1,050 1,500 0 0 1,220
Imperial Oil Nanticoke, ON 862 0 0 0 862
Imperial Oil Sarnia, ON 2,040 1,858 0 0 1,980
Imperial Oil Edmonton, AB 1,389 1,473 0 0 1,440
Irving Oil Limited Saint-John, NB 3,960 0 0 0 3,960
North Atlantic Refining Limited Come-by-Chance, NL 355 620 0 0 438
Suncor Energy Products Incorporated Sarnia, ON 0 2,873 0 0 2,873
Importer Canadian National Railway Surrey, BC 2,710 1,320 0 0 2,038
Canadian Pacific Railway Calgary, AB 4 0 0 0 4
Parkland Refining Limited Bowden, AB 1,170 1,343 1,170 910 1,143
National Average 1,782 1,607 1,170 150 1,631

Appendix 3.5a: Volume Weighted Annual Sulphur Levels in Light Fuel Oil 1995 - 2007

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Appendix 3.5b: Volume Weighted Quarterly Sulphur Levels in Light Fuel Oil for 2007
  Sulphur Levels (mg/kg)
  Facility Name Location Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Annual
Refiner Imperial Oil Dartmouth, NS 1,180 2,030 2,200 2,210 1,735
Irving Oil Limited Saint-John, NB 1,258 1,866 1,794 1,263 1,446
Newalta Vancouver, BC 200 100 200 100 154
North Atlantic Refining Limited Come-by-Chance, NL 1,800 189 199 1,598 1,053
NOVA Chemicals Canada Limited Corunna, ON 422 365 400 450 406
Petro-Canada Montréal, QC 480 78 480 226 335
Shell Canada Products Montréal, QC 2,200 3,100 2,500 2,600 2,564
Suncor Energy Incorporated Fort McMurray, AB 2,765 2,944 3,085 3,129 2,963
Suncor Energy Products Incorporated Sarnia, ON 6 430 2,016 0 1,540
Ultramar Limitée Lévis // St-Romuald, QC 130 4 4 3,175 1,471
Importer Irving Oil Limited Saint-John, NB 1,258 1,866 1,794 1,263 1,263
National Average 976 1,320 1,399 1,950 1,393

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Appendix 3.6a: Volume Weighted Annual Sulphur Levels in Heavy Fuel Oil 1995 – 2007

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Appendix 3.6b: Volume Weighted Quarterly Sulphur Levels in Heavy Fuel Oil for 2007

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Appendix 3.7a: Volume Weighted Annual Sulphur Levels in Aviation Gasoline 2000 - 2007

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Appendix 3.7b: Volume Weighted Quarterly Sulphur Levels in Aviation Gasoline for 2007
  Sulphur Levels (mg/kg)
  Facility Name Location Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Annual
Refiner Imperial Oil Edmonton, AB 10 12 10 11 11
Petro-Canada Edmonton, AB 0 400 345 0 370
Shell Canada Products Montréal, QC 1 1 1 1 1
National Average 7 34 36 8 32

Appendix 3.8a: Volume Weighted Annual Sulphur Levels in Aviation Turbo (Jet) Fuel 1995 - 2007

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Appendix 3.8b: Volume Weighted Quarterly Sulphur Levels in Aviation Turbo (Jet) Fuel for 2007
  Sulphur Levels (mg/kg)
  Facility Name Location Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Annual
Refiner Chevron Canada Limited Burnaby, BC 760 980 930 910 892
Imperial Oil Darmouth, NS 1,080 660 400 400 595
Imperial Oil Nanticoke, ON 670 0 0 0 807
Imperial Oil Sarnia, ON 7 7 5 3 6
Imperial Oil Strathcona, AB 1 1 2 1 1
Irving Oil Limited St. John, NB 2,212 1,981 2,066 2,276 2,135
North Atlantic Refining Limited Come-by-Chance, NL 2,490 2,690 2,580 1,780 2,512
Petro-Canada Edmonton, AB 6 4 5 7 5
Shell Canada Products Montréal, QC 500 400 300 600 415
Shell Canada Products Sarnia, ON 600 400 300 1,400 564
Shell Canada Products Scotford, AB 100 100 100 100 100
Suncor Sarnia, ON 534 736 627 656 637
Ultramar Limited Lévis // St-Romuald, QC 0 35 23 0 29
Importer Air Canada Hamilton, ON 438 0 0 0 438
Air Canada Quebec 658 1,360 1,082 851 1,007
Air Canada Westridge, AB 622 922 987 1,228 933
BP West Coast Products, LLC Blaine, WA 540 1,010 770 950 831
Imperial Oil Burnaby, BC 3 0 0 0 3
Imperial Oil Quebec City 0 2,260 132 297 541
North Atlantic Refining Limited Dawson City, YT 2,490 2,690 2,580 1,780 1,780
Petro-Canada Port Moody, BC 5 5 6 6 5
Shell Canada Products Montréal, QC 500 400 300 600 500
Shell Canada - Port of Montreal, QC Montreal, QC 1,200 300 0 0 873
Shell Canada - Quebec Imports, QC Quebec 0 0 1,000 1,700 1,582
Shell Canada Products Burnaby, BC 0 0 1,300 300 478
Ultramar Limited Montréal, QC 350 0 0 8 214
National Average 451 550 534 630 581


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Appendix 4

Canadian General Standards Board Standards for Sulphur Content in Fuels

Canadian General Standards Board
Standards for Sulphur Content in Fuels
Specification Number Fuel Category Maximum Sulphur Content (mg/kg)
  Gasoline  
CAN/CGSB-3.5-2004 (Amend. no. 2 Apr. 2007) Unleaded, Automotive 80[2]
CAN/CGSB-3.511-2005 (Amend. No. 2 Apr. 2007) Oxygenated Unleaded Automotive (containing Ethanol) 80[3]
CAN/CGSB-3.25-2004 (Amend. No. 1 Dec. 2005) Aviation 500
  Aviation Turbine Fuel  
CAN/CGSB-3.23-2005 (Amend. No. 1 July 2006) Kerosene Type (Jet A, Jet A-1) 3 000
CAN/CGSB-3.22-2002 (Amend. No. 4 July 2004) Wide Cut Type (Jet B, F-40) 4 000
CAN/CGSB-3.24-2005 (Amend. No. 1 July 2005) Military Grades (F-34. F-44) 3 000
  Kerosene  
CAN/CGSB-3.3-2007 Type No. 1-K 400
  Type No. 2-K 3 000
  Diesel Fuel  
CAN/CGSB 3.6-2000 (Amend. No. 2 Sept. 2004) Regular Sulphur - Type A 3 000
  Regular Sulphur - Type B 5 000
CAN/CGSB-3.517-2007 Automotive (On-road) – Type A & B - LS 500
  Automotive (On-road) – Type A & B - ULS 15
CAN/CGSB-3.520-2005 (Amend. No. 1 Mar. 2006, Amend. No. 2 Apr. 2007) Automotive Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel Containing Low Levels of Biodiesel Esters (B1–B5):
- Type A & B – LS
- Type A & B - ULS 		500
15
  Mining Diesel Fuel  
CAN/CGSB-3.16-99 Special 2 500
  Special - Low Sulphur 500
  Heating Fuel Oil  
CAN/CGSB-3.2-2007 Type 0 3 000
  Type 1 3 000
  Type 2 5 000
  Type 4 No limit
  Type 5 No limit
  Type 6 No limit
  Naval Distillate Fuel  
3-GP-11d (November 2002) (Amend. No. 1 Sept. 2004) Type 11 5 000
  Type 15 5 000
  Naphtha Fuel  
CAN/CGSB-3.27-2005   5
CAN/CGSB-3.18-2000 (Amend. No. 2 Sept. 2004) Diesel Fuel for Locomotive Type
Medium-Speed Diesel Engines 		5 000


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Appendix 5

Maximum Sulphur Content in Fuels According to Federal and Provincial Regulations and Municipal By-Laws

Maximum Sulphur Content in Fuels According to
Federal and Provincial Regulations and Municipal By-Laws
Jurisdiction Act/Regulation/By-Law Regulation Adopted Maximum Sulphur Content (% mass)
Canada Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999    
Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations (start 2003) 2002

2005 amendments 		Diesel
0.05 (on-road – until mid-2006)
0.0015 (after mid-2006 – on-road)

0.05 (2007 – off-road, rail, marine)
0.0015 (2010 – off-road)
0.0015 (2012 – rail, marine)
Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations 1999 Gasoline
0.015 ave./0.03 cap (2002–2004)[4]
0.003 ave./0.008 cap (2005)[4]
New Brunswick Clean Air Act
Air Quality Regulation 		1983
(amended 1990 and 1998) 		Fuel Oil
Type No. 1 - 0.5
Type No. 2 - 0.5
Type No. 4 - 1.5
Type No. 5 - 2.0
Type No. 6b - 3.0
Type No. 6c - 3.0
Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Protection Act
Air Pollution Control Regulations 		May 20, 2004 Fuel Oil
Any fuel oil grade Type Nos. 4, 5 or 6:
  • Where Best Available Technology (BAT) is employed:
    • 3.0%, and
    • 2.0% on an annual basis.
  • Where BAT is not employed:
    • 2.2%, and
    • 2.0% on an annual basis.
Nova Scotia Environment Act
Air Quality Regulations 		March 2005 Fuel Oil
  • - 2.2% by mass, and
  • - 2.0% on an annual basis.
Prince Edward Island Petroleum Products Act
Petroleum Products Act Regulations 		March 2001 Minimum specifications for the type or grade of petroleum product as issued by the CGSB or Public Utilities Commission.
Quebec Petroleum Products and Equipment Act
Petroleum Products Regulation 		1991 (amended 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2006[5]) Gasoline: Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 = 0.0080
Gasoline containing fuel ethanol: = 0.0080
Diesel
  • Type 1 (Regular Sulphur) :
  • Type A = 0.3
  • Type B = 0.5
  • Types 2 (Low-Sulphur) = 0.05 Type 3 (Ultra-Low-Sulphur) = 0.0015

Diesel fuel containing biodiesel fuel
  • Type A and B – LS = 0.05

Heating Fuel Oil:
  • Types Nos. 0, 1 = 0.3
  • Type No. 2 = 0.5
  • Types Nos. 4, 5, 6 = no limit

Aviation Fuel:
  • Type 1 Aviation Gasoline = 0.05
  • Type 2 Aviation Turbine Fuel:
  • Jet A, Jet A-1 and F-34 = 0.30
  • Jet B and F-40 = 0.4
  • F-44 = 0.3
Environment Quality Act
Regulation Respecting the Quality of the Atmosphere[6] 		1981 Fuel Oil
Light Oil (LFO) = 0.5%
Intermediate Oil = 1.0%
Heavy Oil (HFO) = 2.0%
By-Law 90, Montreal Urban Community 1987 Fuel Oil
LFO Type No. 2 = 0.4%
HFO Type No. 6 = 1.25 to 1.4%
Ontario Environmental Protection Act
Regulation 361, Sulphur Content of Fuels
(effective in Metro Toronto only) 		1970 (amended 1980, 1990 and 1999) Fuel Oil
Type No. 1 - 0.5
Type No. 2 - 0.5
Type No. 4 - 1.5
Type No. 5 - 1.5
Type No. 6b - 1.5
Type No. 6c - 1.5
Environmental Protection Act
Regulation 338, Boilers Regulation 		1986 (amended 1999) Fuel Oil
All Fuel Oils - 1.0
British Columbia Environmental Management Act [7]
Sulphur Content of Fuel Regulation
(B.C. Regulation 67/89 as amended, B.C. Reg. 321/2004) 		1989 1.1
Environmental Management Act
Cleaner Gasoline Regulation (B.C. Reg. 498/95) as amended by Order in Council No. 010 in January 2006. 		  Gasoline
0.0080[8]
Yukon Environment Act
Air Emissions Regulations 		1998 Fuel for heating, generating steam or electricity or combustion in industrial processes
= 1.1,
except as authorized by a permit issued under these Regulations.


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Appendix 6

Average Sulphur Content in Fuel: Comparison of Levels Reported in 2007 and Limits Set by the Canadian General Standards Board and Provincial Regulations

Average Sulphur Content in Fuel: Comparison of Levels Reported in 2007 and Limits Set by the Canadian General Standards Board and Provincial Regulations

1) Average reported sulphur content (%) versus CGSB standards
Type of Fuel Reported Average Sulphur Content (%) CGSB (% mass)
Low Value National Average High Value
Aviation Turbo Fuel 0.0001 0.0581 0.2690 0.30 - Jet A
0.40 - Jet B
Motor Gasoline 0.0001 0.0018 0.0062 0.10 - Unleaded
Aviation Fuel 0.0001 0.0027 0.0400 0.0500
Kerosene/Stove Oil 0.0002 0.0067 0.2350 0.04 - Type No. 1 -K
0.30 - Type No. 2 -K
Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel Fuel 0.0001 0.0004 0.0015 0.0015 - Automotive 
Low Sulphur Diesel Fuel 0.0005 0.0091 0.0459 0.05 - Automotive
Diesel Fuel 0.0004 0.1605 0.3960 0.30 - Type A
0.50 - Type B
Light Fuel Oil 0.0004 0.1393 0.3175 0.30 - Type No. 0
0.50 - Type No. 1
0.50 - Type No. 2
Heavy Fuel Oil 0.3100 1.4831 2.6600 No Limits


2) Average reported sulphur content (%) for heavy fuel oil versus limits under provincial regulations
  Provincial Regulations
Region Sulphur Content (%) in Heavy Fuel Oil (2007) Province Sulphur Content Limit (%)
Atlantic 1.6224 New Brunswick Heavy Fuel Oil
1.5 - Type No. 4
2.0 - Type No. 5
3.0 - Type No. 6
Newfoundland and Labrador Heavy Fuel Oil
Any fuel grade Type Nos. 4, 5 or 6:
  • Where Best Available Technology (BAT) is employed:
    • 3%, or
    • 2% on an annual basis.
  • Where BAT is not employed:
    • 2.2%, or
    • 2% on an annual basis.
Nova Scotia (Proposed) 2.0 – All types
Quebec 1.0867 Quebec 2.0 - All types
1.25 to 1.4 – HFO Type No.6 (Montreal)
Ontario 1.9063 Ontario 1.0 - Boilers
1.5 – All Types (Toronto)
West 1.6996 B.C.
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Yukon
N.W.T
Nunavut 		1.1 - All Types
Not Regulated Provincially
Not Regulated Provincially
Not Regulated Provincially
1.1[9]
Not Regulated Provincially
Not Regulated Provincially

[1] Throughout this document, the word “fuel(s)” applies only to those fuels which are in liquid form and petroleum-based.

[2] Changed to 80 mg/kg from 300 mg/kg - CAN/CGSB-3.5-2004 Amendment No. 2, April 2007.

[3] Changed to 80 mg/kg from 300 mg/kg - CAN/CGSB-3.511-2005 Amendment No. 2, April 2007.

[4] Have various options. See regulation for details.

[5] O.C. 226-2007, 12 March 2007, Petroleum Products Regulations – Maximum sulphur content determined by reference to CGSB specifications.

[6] http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/Infuseur/communique.asp?no=1202 (In French only) – On October 1, 2007, Quebec announced its plan to lower sulphur content in industrial fuel oil from 2% to 1.5% and, in natural gas, to 1%.

[7] Environmental Management Act 2003 replaced the Waste Management Act in 2004.

[8] Maximum sulphur content determined by reference to CGSB specifications

[9] Fuel for heating, generating steam or electricity or combustion in industrial processes except as authorized by a permit issued under the Air Emissions Regulations.