Canada: Biofuels production
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| Canada |
Biofuels production |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 36.70 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Measure | thousand barrels per day |
| Data availability | 1980 - 2022 |
| Average | 12.55 |
| Min - Max | 0.00 - 38.57 |
| Source | The U.S. Energy Information Administration |
The latest value from 2022 is 36.7 thousand barrels per day, a decline from 36.8 thousand barrels per day in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 41.32 thousand barrels per day, based on data from 68 countries. Historically, the average for Canada from 1980 to 2022 is 12.55 thousand barrels per day. The minimum value, 0 thousand barrels per day, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 38.57 thousand barrels per day was recorded in 2019.
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Definition: Biofuels are renewable fuels made from organic materials such as plants, agricultural waste, or algae. Common types include bioethanol and biodiesel.
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| Coal consumption | 18,927.14 | 2023 | thousand short tons |
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