Diesel Fuel
The Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations set maximum limits for sulphur in diesel fuel for use on-road, off-road, in rail (locomotive), vessels, and stationary engines. The current and upcoming maximum sulphur limits and effective dates for production, import and sales of diesel fuel in Canada are summarized in the table below.
| Diesel fuel for use in: | Regulated Activity | Sulphur Limit (mg/kg) | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Vessels (Marine Diesel) | Production, import or sales | 1000 | June 1, 2014 |
| Large Stationary Engines | Production, import or sales | 1000 | June 1, 2014 |
| Non-large Vessels | Production or import | 15 | June 1, 2012 |
| Non-large Vessels | Sales | 500 | October 1, 2007 |
| Non-large Vessels | Sales | 15 | June 1, 2014 |
| Small Stationary Engines | Production, import or sales | 15 | June 1, 2014 |
| Rail (locomotive) | Production or import | 15 | June 1, 2012 |
| Rail (locomotive) | Sales | 500 | October 1, 2007 |
| Off-road Engines | Production, import or sales | 15 | Since 2010 |
| On-road Vehicles | Production, import or sales | 15 | Since 1998 |
More on the Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations.
Environment Canada carried out a survey of diesel fuel in 2001 / 2002. Refiners and importers were requested to provide information on the levels of cetane, aromatics and PAHs in both on-road and off-road diesel between July 2001 and December 2002. More on the voluntary survey on diesel fuel quality.
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