Shell Scotford Ponders Biofuels Investment

March 21, 2022

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by Lindsay Morey (Sherwin Park Strathcoma County News) Shell Scotford completed a pilot project in summer of 2021 that processed 1.5 million litres of canola oil and tallow in its refinery. A final investment decision is expected later this year. -- The possible investment into biofuels is Shell Scotford’s latest energy project of note.

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While it’s still in the development stages, the company is keen to get close to its goal to be net-zero by 2050 by integrating biofuel technology.

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Mark Pattenden, senior vice president with Shell Canada, told Strathcona County council during the March 8 priorities committee meeting, that the pilot provided proof of concept for how Shell can produce biofuels at the local site.

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“The successful pilot has supported the development of a renewable diesel project at Scotford as we continue to transform Scotford into an Energy and Chemicals Park that will produce the clean fuels of tomorrow,” explained Shell Scotford senior advisor Conal MacMillian.

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Shell’s proposed Polaris CCS, a carbon capture and storage project that would trap 800,000 tonnes annually from Scotford refinery and chemicals, is awaiting government approval. If approved, Pattenden confirmed that work would begin immediately. READ MORE