Tag: Canada

Government of Canada grants Bioindustrial Innovation Canada $4.8M

Government of Canada grants Bioindustrial Innovation Canada $4.8M

August 19, 2024 |

In Canada, the Government of Canada announced up to C$6,592,913 to Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The Bioproducts Cluster, led by BIC, will develop specialized technologies that turn renewable resources, such as agricultural residues, into useful bioenergy, biofuels, and biomaterials like […]

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Nova Scotia announces funds for clean fuels projects

Nova Scotia announces funds for clean fuels projects

August 16, 2024 |

In Canada, the government of Nova Scotia reported that the province is now taking applications for the Clean Fuels Fund, which helps industries, businesses and communities switch to low-carbon and renewable fuels. “We’re moving toward a cleaner, greener Nova Scotia, and our industries are making the move with us,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural […]

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Montreal’s Grand Quay achieves 100% renewable energy milestone

Montreal’s Grand Quay achieves 100% renewable energy milestone

August 15, 2024 |

In Canada, The Montreal Port Authority announced the Port of Montreal’s Grand Quay has been receiving Énergir supplied renewable natural gas since January 1, 2024. By switching from fossil natural gas to RNG for heating and cooking in its event spaces, the Grand Quay is supplied with 100% renewable energy. The Grand Quay incorporates multiple […]

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Tidewater Renewables achieves record Q2 Production

Tidewater Renewables achieves record Q2 Production

August 15, 2024 |

In Canada, Tidewater Renewables announced a record average daily throughput of 2,925 barrels per day at its Renewable Diesel & Renewable Hydrogen Complex during Q2 2024, operating at an impressive 98% utilization rate. This robust performance contributed to a net income of $4.9 million for the quarter, up from $2.7 million in Q2 2023. These […]

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Veer partners with Fosen Shipyard to build first zero-emission container ships

Veer partners with Fosen Shipyard to build first zero-emission container ships

August 8, 2024 |

In Canada, Veer announced the signing of a Letter of Intent with Fosen Shipyard to construct two wind-powered and hydrogen-assisted 152 TEU container vessels, with service to start in 2027. This collaboration marks a major advance in Veer’s ambition to launch the world’s first clean container ships capable of crossing oceans without emitting carbon. Danielle […]

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Green Impact Partners finalizes carbon credit pathways under Alberta’s TIER program for Future Energy Park

Green Impact Partners finalizes carbon credit pathways under Alberta’s TIER program for Future Energy Park

July 29, 2024 |

In Canada, Green Impact Partners Inc. has finalized the carbon credit pathways under the Alberta Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (“TIER”) program for its flagship project, the Future Energy Park, to be located in Calgary, Alberta. In addition, as part of ongoing development activities, GIP has also successfully finalized agreements to sequester the biogenic CO2 […]

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Cargill’s Sasketechwan canola facility passes 50% completion milestone

Cargill’s Sasketechwan canola facility passes 50% completion milestone

July 16, 2024 |

In Canada, Cargill has surpassed the 50 percent completion milestone in the construction of its new canola facility located at the Global Transportation Hub in West Regina, Sask. Cargill broke ground on the facility in July 2022 and anticipates opening in 2025. The new facility will have the capacity to process 1 million metric tons […]

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Waga Energy launches Quebecois biomethane unit

Waga Energy launches Quebecois biomethane unit

July 16, 2024 |

In Canada, Waga Energy and local partner Zone-Éco have launched a biomethane production unit in Cowansville, Québec, which will generate 30 GWh of renewable gas annually, powering roughly 1,750 households and reducing CO2 emissions by 5,542 tons each year. Supported by C$12.4 million in grants from the Québec government, this unit aligns with the province’s […]

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EverGen Infrastructure executes 20-year RNG offtake agreement with FortisBC

EverGen Infrastructure executes 20-year RNG offtake agreement with FortisBC

June 27, 2024 |

In Canada, EverGen Infrastructure Corp. announced the execution of a 20-year offtake agreement with FortisBC Energy Inc through its wholly owned subsidiary Fraser Valley Biogas Ltd., subject to the acceptance by the British Columbia Utilities Commission. Under the terms of the agreement, FortisBC will purchase Renewable Natural Gas from FVB for injection into its natural […]

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Cedar LNG Announces FID for Hydro-Powered Floating LNG Project

Cedar LNG Announces FID for Hydro-Powered Floating LNG Project

June 26, 2024 |

In Canada, Cedar LNG, a partnership between the Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation, announced FID is a go for their 3.3 million tonnes per annum floating LNG facility. Located in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation, the facility will be the world’s first Indigenous majority-owned, hydro-powered LNG project. Powered by renewable electricity from […]

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