Co-op Fuel = Proudly Western Canadian

When Western Canadian farmers need fuel the most, Co-op hits the highway!

On any given day, there can be more than 190 Super-B trailers transporting high-quality diesel and gasoline fuels from the Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) in Regina, Sask.

During busy seeding and harvest seasons, that fleet can grow to 230. It’s just one of the ways Co-op ensures its fuel storage tanks across Western Canada are full and ready to help producers bring their harvest home.

Quality matters

At the CRC, Allison Hillmer and a team of three blending engineers play an important role in the production of billions of litres of Co-op fuels every year.

It’s their job to ensure every tank is of a consistent quality that adheres to federal and provincial regulations and meets the needs of Western Canadians.

“Everyone here works hard and takes a lot of pride in producing premium products for our customers,” said Hillmer, Refined Products Blending Manager.

To provide fuels with power and performance, Hillmer’s team formulates blends tailored to the Western Canadian climate. On the diesel side, these blends can change more than a dozen times throughout the year, providing Co-op members and customers with the best-performing fuels possible, no matter the season.

Hillmer also oversees the addition of important additives that enhance engine performance, such as the detergent used in CO-OP® Premium Diesel Fuel to protect fuel injection systems from harmful deposits.

From the CRC, fuels are transported throughout Co-op’s network of 66 bulk fuel plants. The newest of these facilities can store up to five million litres of fuel and are centrally located for better service to local retail co-ops and, ultimately, their members and customers.