Throughout the past two months, the Canadian transportation fuels sector has demonstrated its value as well as its strength and resiliency. Our latest blog outlines how Canadian refineries are responding to this unprecedented shift in market and operating conditions
From refineries, you get a refined oil product; that’s pretty obvious. In addition to fuels, refineries produce feedstocks that are used to create lifesaving medical products, and many of the preservatives that keep food from spoiling. In fact, more than 6,000 products rely on derivatives from oil.
On a damp October morning, a man rides an all-terrain vehicle up to a gas station in Norris Arm, N.L. with two jerry cans. He fills the vehicle and the containers with gas and brazenly drives away without paying. Fortunately, this station is outfitted with video surveillance, which will help law enforcement with investigations.
Take heart, frustrated motorist, your worst traffic problems may soon be a distant memory thanks to road design and tech. In the meantime, take a live look at one of Canada’s most congested traffic spots Highway 401 and 427 in Toronto. Is it bad? If you’re watching during rush hour, you’re probably witnessing a lot of stopped cars.
The snow and ice in this part of the world can be beautiful, but it can also challenge drivers. In some places in Canada, the snow was flying early. For the rest, we’re getting ahead of the chill and passing along some information and tips about winter driving, from the fuel we use to the tires we drive on.
Among the many myths about millennials is the idea that they’re not drivers. Well, that’s not quite true. Data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants shows a rise in the number of Canadians aged 16 to 34 who are obtaining driver’s licenses.
Another world, accessible to everyone but known best to professional truck drivers, is tucked away on the side of a highway in every little pocket across Canada. Truck stops are almost insititution-like. Amentities vary, but many have everything a long hauler needs to reset for the coming day’s klicks, from hot showers to some of the best comfort food around (more on that later). Most importantly, they have fuel.
Fuel stations across Canada are operated by many different companies, each with their own brand, features, conveniences and amenities.
Community involvement and investment characterize this unique refinery and business
In 2017, we watched the devastating impact of hurricane season in the Atlantic. Our thoughts were with millions of people on the islands and coastlines in the crosshairs of hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, Maria and others. As we enter peak hurricane season again this year
Why fuels are tinted with colour
Given Canada’s abundant crude oil, you might be surprised to learn that Canada also imports it from a diverse range of countries from the United States to as far away as Nigeria and Kazakhstan.
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