Low Carbon Fuel Co-processing Methodology Information Bulletin

This document is an Information Bulletin that outlines the Co-processing Methodology under the BC Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). It describes co-processing as the simultaneous treatment of biogenic and fossil-derived feedstocks in refinery units to produce blended fuel products. The fossil portion of the co-processed fuel does not earn compliance units, while the renewable portion does. The document provides guidance on determining the renewable fraction of co-processed fuel and acceptable methods for modeling the Carbon Intensity (CI) of the renewable component. It emphasizes the importance of data collection, including baseline and benchmark data, for compliance reporting. Specific requirements for 1-year and 3-year fuel codes are detailed, including the need for consecutive days of data collection and the conditions under which benchmark data must be gathered. The document also outlines the significance of operating modes and the impact of various inputs on CI calculations.