Government of Canada invests $15 Million in Clean Fuels Projects in the Niagara Region and Across Canada
These fuels, like gasoline and diesel, help power our economy, but their extraction and combustion represent a significant source of pollution in Canada.
- These fuels, like gasoline and diesel, help power our economy, but their extraction and combustion represent a significant source of pollution in Canada.
- Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced in Thorold, Ontario, a federal investment of $15 million to support six clean fuels projects across Canada, including $10 million for two projects in the Niagara region.
- This funding will help advance clean fuels while supporting new jobs, attracting more investments, and bringing more clean energy and technology businesses to our region.
- Launched in June 2021, the Clean Fuels Fund is investing $1.5 billion to grow the production of clean fuels in Canada, such as hydrogen, renewable diesel and natural gas, cellulosic ethanol, synthetic fuels and sustainable aviation fuel.