Canada Clean Fuels

What Canada Clean Fuels does

Canada Clean Fuels is a privately held Ontario-based fuel distribution company incorporated in 1997 and operational since 2002, when it ran a pilot project with Toronto Hydro to introduce biodiesel into Canada. The company delivers diesel, biodiesel (all blends), gasoline (regular, E10, E85), commercial and residential propane, aviation gas, Jet A and Jet B, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), and lubricants to commercial and residential customers across Canada. It self-identifies as Canada's largest distributor of clean and renewable biodiesel and serves 11 verticals including agriculture, mining, construction, transport, forestry, aviation, rail, marine, retail stations, and power generation.

The company operates through a vertically integrated model combining physical logistics, storage infrastructure, and a digital platform. A fleet of over 200 trucks (including 100+ delivery trucks and 10 on reserve) executes wheel-to-wheel onsite refueling and direct-to-equipment delivery to construction sites, mines, farms, rail yards, and industrial facilities. Storage infrastructure includes above-ground fuel tanks sold and rented in capacities from 500 to 100,000 liters. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Northroute Fuels, the company operates 10 self-serve cardlock stations across Northern Ontario and provides customers access to the Independent Petroleum Network (IPN) Cardlock network across Ontario. The proprietary Online Fuel Management System logs every fuel transaction per customer per truck in real time, with automated reconciliation, tank level notifications, leak alarms, and interactive dashboards.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based fuel sales with customized commercial pricing tied to volume and delivery frequency, supplemented by cardlock dispensing (transaction-fee), hardware sales and rentals of storage tanks, and subscription or recurring residential propane delivery. The company is closely held with no disclosed institutional investors, no public funding rounds, and no M&A history, having grown organically since inception. It is privately held, employs nearly 150 people, and operates with 24/7 dispatch and customer care. Two headcount figures appear in the source data: firmographics lists 251-500, while the company's own site states "nearly 150" — the latter is treated as the primary figure here.

Name

Canada Clean Fuels

Legal name

Canada Clean Fuels Inc.

Website

https://canadacleanfuels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Canada Clean Fuels is a privately held Ontario-based fuel distributor delivering diesel, biodiesel, gasoline, propane, and aviation fuels to commercial and residential customers via a 200+ truck fleet, a 10-location cardlock network, and a proprietary fuel management system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Fuel Distribution

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (45721)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery) (EUALAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Branded Fuels Wholesaling & Jobber Distribution (EUALAIAB), Biofuel Distribution & Fuel Marketing (Wholesale/Retail) (EUAAAHAI), Alternative Transportation Fuels Retail (EV Charging, Hydrogen, CNG/LNG, Biofuels Blends) (EUALAIAI), Distributed Energy & Gas Solutions Sales (CHP, Microgrids, On-site Gas Supply) (EUAAADAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial fuel distribution
• Bulk diesel delivery
• Biodiesel distribution
• Fleet fueling services
• Fuel management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fuel Delivery Services: Bulk diesel, biodiesel, gasoline, and propane delivery directly to customer equipment, onsite tanks, and facilities. Revenue generated through volume-based fuel sales with delivery services included in commercial relationships.
2. Cardlock Network Services: Cardlock card services providing access to self-serve fuel dispensers. Revenue generated through fuel sales at cardlock locations with extended credit terms and fleet management features.
3. Fuel Storage Tank Solutions: Above ground fuel storage tank sales and rentals ranging from 500 liters to 100,000 liters capacities for various industries and applications.
4. Residential Propane Delivery: Propane delivery and equipment services for residential customers including tank installation, maintenance, and automatic or on-call delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Canada Clean Fuels distributes diesel, biodiesel, gasoline, propane (commercial and residential), aviation gas, jet fuel, DEF, and lubricants to industrial, commercial, and residential customers across Ontario. It delivers fuel directly to customer sites via a fleet of more than 200 trucks, operates the Northroute Cardlock self-serve network across Northern Ontario, and supplies above-ground fuel storage tanks. A proprietary Online Fuel Management System provides real-time tracking and consumption analytics for customer fleets.

Product overview

Canada Clean Fuels is a comprehensive fuel distribution company offering a diversified portfolio of fuel products including diesel (all types), biodiesel (all blends), gasoline (regular, E10, E85), commercial propane, residential propane, aviation gas, jet fuel, DEF, and lubricants. The company operates as Canada's largest distributor of clean and renewable biodiesel. Beyond fuel products, the portfolio includes service offerings such as onsite fuel delivery, wheel-to-wheel refueling, above ground fuel storage tanks, the Northroute Fuels Cardlock Network, and a Real-time Fuel Management system. The products and services work together as an integrated fuel solutions ecosystem—covering fuel supply, delivery logistics, storage infrastructure, and digital monitoring—to serve industries including agriculture, mining, construction, transport, forestry, aviation, rail, marine, retail, and power generation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Fuel dispensing 10 times faster than standard retail pumps through cardlock network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Biodiesel.orgminorOthersIndustry affiliation and certification body for biodiesel industry. Canada Clean Fuels displays their logo as part of certifications and affiliations section.
• Advanced Biofuels CanadaminorOthersCanadian industry association for advanced biofuels. Canada Clean Fuels maintains affiliation as Canada's largest biodiesel distributor.
• RICanadaminorOthersRenewable Industries Canada industry association. Canada Clean Fuels displays RICanada affiliation as part of certifications.
• TCA ConnectminorOthersTransportation industry association. Canada Clean Fuels maintains affiliation as a fuel supplier to transportation sector.
• Toronto Transportation ClubminorOthersTransportation industry organization in Toronto. Affiliation displayed as part of industry certifications.
• Toronto Trucking AssociationminorOthersTrucking industry association in Toronto. Affiliation displayed as part of industry certifications and recognition.
• ContractorCheckminorOthersContractor compliance and safety verification service. Canada Clean Fuels is ISNetworld compliant and displays ContractorCheck certification.
• Independent Petroleum Network (IPN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCardlock network providing access to fuel dispensers across Ontario. Northroute Fuels Cardlock cards provide access to IPN Cardlock Network locations across Ontario, enabling significant savings compared to retail pricing and extended credit terms.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Irving Oil: Irving Oil is a Canadian integrated fuel company operating refineries, retail forecourts, cardlock, and bulk fuel distribution across Eastern Canada and the U.S. Northeast. Comparable downstream fuels marketing, fleet/commercial fueling, and bulk distribution across similar geographies.
• Compass Fuels / McEnergy Fuels: McEnergy Fuels is an Ontario-based commercial and industrial fuel distributor offering bulk diesel, gasoline, and lubricants with direct-to-equipment delivery. Comparable regional commercial fuel delivery model targeting fleet and industrial customers.
• Parkland Corporation: Parkland is a Canadian fuel and convenience retailer/distributor operating bulk fuel, cardlock, lubricants, and propane across Canada and internationally. Highly comparable business model covering commercial/retail fuel delivery, cardlock networks, and adjacent services in similar verticals (construction, mining, transport).
• UFA Co-operative: UFA is a Western Canadian farmer co-operative offering bulk fuel delivery, cardlock, propane, lubricants, and storage tanks to agricultural, construction, and industrial customers. Comparable vertically-integrated fuel distribution with cardlock network and bulk delivery focus, though primarily Western Canada.
• W.O. Stinson & Son: W.O. Stinson is a long-standing Ontario-based petroleum distributor offering bulk fuel, propane, lubricants, and cardlock services to commercial and industrial customers. Direct regional peer with overlapping Ontario footprint, similar product portfolio, and similar commercial/industrial customer base.
• Superior Propane: Superior Propane is Canada's largest propane distributor serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers with bulk delivery and tank solutions. Direct competitor for Canada Clean Fuels' commercial and residential propane business across Canadian markets.
• Reliance Home Comfort: Reliance is a major Canadian provider of propane, heating, and home comfort solutions with residential delivery and tank services. Direct competitor for the residential propane and tank installation portion of Canada Clean Fuels' business in Ontario.

Broad incumbents

• Imperial Oil (Esso): Imperial Oil operates refining and the Esso-branded retail and commercial fuels network across Canada, including fleet cards and bulk fuel supply. Broad incumbent competing across downstream fuels marketing and commercial/fleet fueling.
• Suncor Energy: Suncor is one of Canada's largest integrated energy companies with Petro-Canada retail/commercial fuels and significant wholesale distribution. Competes broadly in downstream fuels marketing and commercial/retail fueling at much greater scale across Canada.
• Shell Canada: Shell operates a major Canadian retail and commercial fuels network including bulk fuel, lubricants, and fleet card programs. Broad incumbent in downstream fuels marketing with overlapping commercial and fleet customer offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cleanfueling
• Facebookfacebook.com/CanadaCleanFuelsInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canada-clean-fuels/?originalSubdomain=ca

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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