Monthly Renewable Fuel and Hydrogen Survey (MRFHS)

Detailed information for January 2026

This survey collects information on the supply and demand of renewable fuels and hydrogen in Canada. This information serves as an important indicator of Canadian economic performance, is used by all levels of government in establishing informed policies in the energy area and, in the case of public utilities, is used by government agencies to fulfill their regulatory responsibilities. The private sector also uses this information in the corporate decision-making process.

• Questionnaire(s) and reporting guide(s)
• Description
• Data sources and methodology

Description

This monthly survey covers the activities of all establishments in Canada engaged in the production and disposition of renewable biofuel. These data are required for integration into the Canadian System of National Accounts' input-output tables and for international reporting requirements. Under the authority of the Statistics Act, data are made available to other federal departments and provincial authorities through data sharing agreements that are subject to the embodied principles of data confidentiality. Data are also intended for use by survey respondents, industry associations, industry analysts and the general public.

Reference period: Month

Collection period: 10 days after the reference period.

Subjects

• Energy
• Energy consumption and disposition

Data sources and methodology

Target population

The survey is comprised of producers of the following fuels:
- ethanol,
- biodiesel (FAME),
- renewable diesel (HDRD/HVO),
- biocrude/bio-oil,
- alternative aviation fuel,
- other liquid renewable fuels,
- biogas,
- renewable natural gas,
- low carbon hydrogen,
- other gaseous renewable fuels,
- wood pellets.

The survey units are establishments.

Instrument design

Questionnaire Design Resource Centre (QDRC) testing was completed and approved.

The questionnaires were designed according to Statistics Canada's questionnaire design standards. They were designed in consultation with survey stakeholders, such as industry associations, government departments and key respondents. The questionnaire is completed by respondents in Excel format and delivered in electronic format.

The questionnaire will be subject to regular revision to reflect changes in business activities and practices.

Sampling

This survey is a census with a cross-sectional design.

Frame
A census using survey specific flags on the Business Register.

Sampling unit
The sampling unit is the establishment as defined in Statistics Canada's Business Register.

Data sources

Responding to this survey is mandatory.

Data are collected directly from survey respondents.

The collection method is an Excel template in an electronic questionnaire shell. The initial method of contact is email, and follow-up will be done by phone or email. Both official languages will be offered as a choice to potential respondents. The average time to complete the interview and survey is less than 35 minutes. The survey unit is establishments.

Data from this survey will be combined with other energy statistics to create a consolidated energy report.

View the Questionnaire(s) and reporting guide(s) .