Join Argus as we bring together energy market participants for an afternoon of two concurrent, market-specific forums, followed by a joint networking reception.
Argus Canada Biofuels & Crude Forums
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
12:30 - 3:00pm MST, followed by networking drinks
Calgary Petroleum Club
Argus Biofuels and Environmental Markets Forum
- Canadian competitiveness under shifting North American policies, presented by Cole Martin, Argus Associate Editor, Biofuels
- How new US policies (45Z, RVOs) are changing the biofuels landscape
- Shifts in renewable diesel flows
- Canada's boost to the domestic industry, presented by Elliott Blackburn, Argus Associate Editor, Low-Carbon Fuel Markets
- CFR modifications, state of market
- Production incentive
- Provincial approaches: British Columbia, Quebec, Maritimes
- Renewable feedstocks, presented by Chris Hairel, Argus Head of Americas Consulting
- Supply/demand outlook as new crush capacity comes online
- Spotlight on canola oil pricing
Argus Crude Export and Freight Markets Forum
- Market outlook and export dynamics, presented by Jeff Kralowetz, Argus Vice President Business Development and John Cordner, Argus Market Reporter - Waterborne Crude
- Global crude supply/demand trends - including Chinese demand - and implications for Canadian benchmarks
- Pricing outlook for Canadian crude and competitiveness in global markets
- Status of Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX): export volumes, market access, infrastructure readiness
- Logistics and infrastructure challenges, presented by Nick Watt, Argus Editorial Manager - Freight
- Freight and shipping: tanker availability, port capacity and cost trends (Pacific and Atlantic Canada freight)
- Re-exports of Canadian crude
- Infrastructure bottlenecks and solutions for improving export efficiency
- Canada's export future, presented by Chris Hairel, Argus Head of Americas Consulting and James Fernandes, Argus Consulting Manager
- Diversification of export markets beyond the US
- Regulatory hurdles and ESG considerations shaping Canada's energy trade
- Role of government and industry collaboration in securing long-term competitiveness
These two forums involve separate tracks, with presentations running parallel to each other. Attendees are welcome to switch between forums but we ask that you select your primary forum for planning purposes. Detailed agendas and confirmed speakers to follow.
