No longer will you have to drive to Sparwood to fill up on Agri-Green Biodiesel.  Gary and Lila Tomlinson, owners of Agri-Green Biodiesel Inc, have opened a Cardlock fueling station in Fernie following several years of production and service in Sparwood.

The Cardlock is located at 1592 9th Ave across the street from MacDonalds, behind Fernie Real Estate.  They currently have what they call “2010 Diesel Fuel”.  It is the diesel that will be mandated throughout the province as of January 1 2010, just a mere 7 plus months away.  2010 Fuel contains B5, or 5% biodiesel and 95 % petrol diesel.  This will result in approximately 350,000 tonne reduction in CO².  Although this seems like a low blend level we are trying to attract all users.  B5 is accepted by all engine manufacturers and will not affect warranties.  Biodiesel requires no engine modification, a true plug and play fuel without any filter or gelling problems associated with using pure biodiesel.

Biodiesel is a clean burning, non-toxic biodegradable alternative fuel that can be combined at any level with petroleum diesel to fuel diesel engines. It is produced from renewable sources such as canola, soy or palm oils and animal fats, as well as low grade recycled cooking oils and trap grease.

It is important to note that raw or refined vegetable oils, or recycled greases that have not undergone chemical manufacturing are not biodiesel. The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association and National Biodiesel Board (United States) define biodiesel as a fuel that complies with the ASTM D6751 or EN14214 (European) fuel quality standards.

Agri-Green Biodiesel Inc plans to expand its offering of fuels to include dyed diesel and high blend biodiesel.  This will depend on the number and frequency of customers.
The process for using the Fernie station is as follows:
To get signed up they need the last 5 digits of your driver’s license and a PIN, then they use your DL for a magnetic striped card.  This eliminates the need to issue you a card or for you to carry another card around.  If you are not comfortable using your DL they can also use a shopping club card from a local store.   you have any questions please give them a call and they will meet you there to get you setup.

For more information or to contact  Agri-Green Biodiesel Inc visit:
www.agri-greenbiodiesel.com/