A new agreement to offer electric vehicle (EV) chargers at Canadian Esso and Mobil stations would include new federal low-carbon fuel standard credits for Imperial Oil.
EV charging network operator FLO will develop charging options for the integrated firm's branded wholesalers. The agreement is in the very early stages, with no specific targets or timelines for installation, according to Imperial.
One component would include the transfer of Canadian Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) credits that are generated from installed chargers and needed to satisfy CFR requirements that will be enforced starting next year. The program requires producers or importers of Canadian transportation fuel to meet steadily falling annual carbon intensity limits. Obligated companies must meet a 15pc reduction in transportation fuel carbon intensity by 2030.
Those parties prove compliance by acquiring credits to offset deficits generated by producing or importing conventional, higher-carbon fuels. Canada began allowing early, provisional credit generation this summer. Credits will be recognized and formally allowed to trade in July 2023.

