Argus Canada Biofuels & Crude Forums

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

• Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
  
• Time: 12:30 - 3:00pm MST, followed by networking drinks
• Location: Calgary Petroleum Club

Argus Biofuels and Environmental Markets Forum

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Session 1: 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
  
  

Session 2: 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
  
  

Session 3: Renewable feedstocks and biofuels market impacts
Presented by Chris Hairel, Argus Head of Americas Consulting

• Supply and demand outlook as new crush capacity comes online
• Spotlight on canola oil pricing
• Implications of the Iran war on biofuels markets and jet fuel demand
   

Argus Crude Export and Freight Markets Forum

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Session 1: Global context for 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

Session 2: 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
  
  

Session 3: Canadian crude freight rates reach record highs
Presented by Nick Watt, Argus Editorial Manager - Freight

• Iran war roils Canadian crude export freight rates
• Venezuelan crude shifts onto mainstream tankers
• Challenges persist for shipping out of Vancouver, US Gulf coast
• Limited Aframax, Suezmax, VLCC availability

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.