Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) was to become available in Canada next June…

There is some indication of some minor changes to this date.

Get the information here.

Essentially, it has been requested that Oct 15th 2006 be the drop dead date for 15 ppm supply. There will be a ‘grace period’ of sorts where 22 ppm will be allowed prior to that date.

The proposed changes in Canada are meant to align with US changes, which you can read about here.

Not sure what ULSD is all about? Read on:

Ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD) is diesel fuel that contains no more than 15 parts per million of sulfur. Because sulfur clogs pollution control devices known as particulate matter filters or particulate traps, EPA is requiring that ULSD be available nationwide beginning in 2006. This cleaner diesel fuel will be available before the new trucks and buses that meet EPA’s 2007 emission standards debut on our nation’s roadways.

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Diesel fuel in Canada is currently allowed to have up to 500 ppm sulphur, although this number has already been substantially reduced in many areas.

Consumers should look forward to additional emissions technology being introduced on passenger and heavy-duty vehicles for the model year 2007 and beyond. This will further enhance the ability of diesel vehicles to be a smart choice for reducing consumption, while not creating additional pollution.