
True North Renewable Fuels Ltd.
True North Renewable Fuels Ltd.’s planned facility would produce renewable transportation fuel that creates up to 85% fewer emissions than petroleum-derived fuels.
Our Story
About Us
TRUE NORTH Renewable Fuels Ltd. (TNRF) is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Our project is positioned to capitalize on an undersupplied and growing global market driven by renewable fuel standards in Canada, the US and worldwide.
Utilizing proven technology, TNRF’s planned facility would produce renewable transportation fuel using canola oil and animal fats from Western Canada as the primary feedstock. On a life cycle basis, this fuel emits 85% less greenhouse gases (GHG), helping Canada meet its Paris Agreement targets.

Management Team
Who We Are
Our seasoned management team has a proven track record in large scale global energy projects.
Douglas Cole
CEO
Doug Cole brings 37 years of domestic and international energy experience to True North. While serving as VP Engineering & Production for an international oil and gas exploration, development and production company, Doug held several key roles in joint venture and corporate restructuring. An entrepreneur, he co-founded Action Energy, where he established a track record of crystallizing shareholder value when the company was sold in 2001.
Brian Adolph
COO
Brian Adolph has extensive international energy experience—more than 45 years—building complex projects cost effectively. He has held positions of Vice President and In-Country Manager for an international oil and gas exploration, development and production company, and was responsible for the Hazira Offshore Development Project—from FEED study to full operations.
What is renewable diesel?
HDRD
Hydrogen Derived Renewable Diesel (HDRD)
- Advanced biofuel — commands premium price
- Uses canola oil and other triglycerides as feedstock
- Hydrogenation process
- Chemically identical to petroleum diesel (drop-in fuel), no need to blend
- Excellent performance in all temperatures
- Long shelf life

A Greener Future . . . NOW
Applications
The TNRF Facility will produce Hydrogen Derived Renewable Diesel (HDRD), renewable jet fuel and renewable naphtha. End users are found in the land transportation, aviation and maritime sectors.

Renewable Diesel Fuel
TRUCKING

Renewable Diesel Fuel
RAIL

Renewable Jet Fuel
AIR
Supporting Canadian Agriculture
Feedstock
Canada has an abundant supply of renewable feedstock, particularly canola oil, that can be processed into renewable fuels.

Canola Seed
canadian

Triglycerides
canadian

Used Cooking Fats
global
THE TIME IS NOW
Why?
Global demand for sustainable alternative fuel vastly outstrips supply. The Canadian economy is challenged with transitioning to a clean growth economy. Global initiatives to reduce carbon emissions are becoming crucial and urgent. The incentive to invest in renewable diesel fuels has never been better.
Here’s a few reasons why HDRD’s time has come.
#1
Sustainability
Practical Made in Canada solution for meeting Paris Agreement targets.
#2
Environmental Stewardship
Turns vegetable oils, animal fats or used cooking oils into HDRD with minimal sulphur and particulate emissions.
#3
Reduce GHG Emissions
Reduce GHG by 1.5 Mt per year, or the equivalent of annual emissions of 325,000 passenger cars or 68,000 Canadians.
#4
Meet Canadian Market Demand
Demand for Canadian canola production will be solidified to meet future markets for HDRD.
#5
Reduce Renewable Diesel Imports
Reduce current reliance on Renewable Diesel imports.
#6
Canada Clean Fuel Standard
Demand for renewable diesel fuel will be 3.6 billion litres per year by 2030.
#7
California Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Reduce carbon intensity of transportation fuel by 20% by 2030.
#8
Promote Canadian Economy
Support Canadian Canola industry by requiring up to 1 million tonnes of canola seed, or about 10% of Canadian exports.
#9
Large Scale Project
Made in Canada
TNRF’s project will make 526 million litres of renewable diesel fuel and renewable naphtha per year. It will be constructed in Western Canada, and can use canola oil, animal fats, used cooking oil, or any vegetable oil as feedstock.

#10
Prime Investment Opportunity
First-to-Market Advantage

“Undersupplied global growth market”
Capitalize on undersupplied, growing global market driven by renewable fuel standards.

“Significant scale and scope”
Capital costs of US$500 million. Exceptionally attractive return on investment.

“First-to-market in Canadian HDRD”
Proven technology used to produce 7.5 billion litres per year in various facilities worldwide.

“Seasoned management team”
Partner with successful management team, experienced with large scale projects.
Location
TRUE NORTH RENEWABLE FUELS LTD.
MAIL
P.O. Box 4101 Station C
Calgary AB
T2T 5M9
Canada
PHONE
+1 403 613 2412