Intentions Papers

Last updated on December 13, 2024

Engagement on the following is now complete:

As of January 1, 2024, the Low Carbon Fuels Act and the above regulations are now in force.

Carbon Capture and Storage

The purpose of the Carbon Capture and Storage: Intentions Paper (PDF. 585KB) is to propose requirements for fuel producers who would like to include carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) in the CI applications they submit to the Province for approval under the Low Carbon Fuels Act.

The document covers eligibility criteria, lifecycle modeling considerations, monitoring, measurement protocols, and risk assurance mechanisms.

Proposed Changes in Allocating Biodiesel Co-Product Emissions using GHGenius 5.02b

The purpose of the Proposed Changes in Allocating Biodiesel Co-Product Emissions Using GHGenius 5.02b Intentions Paper - August 2024 (PDF. 127KB) is to outline proposed changes to the GHGenius 5.02b model for biodiesel pathways.

These changes primarily focus on updating emissions factors for glycerine co-products, adding new co-products and correcting methanol combustion emissions. The goal is to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the model for calculating emissions associated with biodiesel production.

The document also explains a temporary solution for using the existing model until changes are incorporated in the next version of the model.

Aviation Fuel Regulation Update

The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation (Ministry) gives its thanks to those involved in past engagement regarding the expansion of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard to include aviation fuels.

After considering the feedback received, the Ministry has incorporated changes to the carbon intensity reduction schedule and exemption threshold.

The Aviation Fuel Regulation Update (PDF, 141KB) outlines the changes made following the publication of the Aviation Fuel Regulation Intentions Paper on April 6, 2023 and further engagement on the new regulations.

Aviation Fuel Regulation Intentions Paper

The purpose of the Aviation Fuel Regulation Intentions Paper - April 2023 (PDF, 218KB) was to discuss the inclusion of aviation fuel in the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). The paper presented the types of aviation fuels subject to the LCFS. It also detailed renewable requirements and carbon intensity targets. The fuel characteristics, penalty rates, and exemption criteria were also defined.

Thank you to all that participated.

Technical Requirements Intentions Paper

The purpose of the Technical Requirements Intentions Paper - December 2022 (PDF, 513KB) was to discuss the technical aspects of the New Act and New Regulations and to solicit feedback. In particular, the paper discussed how compliance units (currently called credits and debits) will be calculated under the New Act. The new formula was presented along with new and updated variables to be used in the formula. The new formula, variables, and default values were created in response to updated data and technology advancements.