Lower-emission fuels

Continuing to reduce emissions today and into the future

Lower-emission fuels (LEF) are fuels that produce fewer lifecycle GHG emissions than traditional fossil fuels.

We have a long history of producing traditional fuels and we’re channeling that expertise to develop lower-emission fuels that can help to reduce emissions for our customers—whether they travel by land, sea, or air. We are investing in lower‑emission fuels in markets where government policies support innovation and long‑term growth.

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Renewable diesel production begins at Strathcona Refinery

Imperial Oil has completed construction of a renewable diesel facility at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Canada, a milestone for Canadian operations.

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Reducing emissions across all sectors

  • Automotive

    Hitting the road with fewer emissions: the innovations fueling today’s products and tomorrow’s solutions.
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  • Aviation

    Lower emissions at high altitude: new solutions from takeoff to touchdown.
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  • Trucking

    Heavy duty with a lighter CO2 footprint: moving the world’s goods with fewer emissions.
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  • Shipping

    High science on the high seas: advancing new technologies for lower-emission fuels.
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    What is co-processing and why is it critical to a low-carbon future?

    Co-processing makes transportation fuels with lower lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It's a technology we have today that can quickly increase production of these lower-emission fuels for road transportation, aviation and marine shipping.
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