Tag: Canada

Canadian ethanol production increasing over the past few years

Canadian ethanol production increasing over the past few years

August 14, 2025 |

In Canada, Farm Credit Canada says Canadian ethanol plant production through May decreased by 1% compared to the previous year, although output during that period has increased by 14% since 2021. The growth in ethanol production is attributed to improved efficiency, resulting in more ethanol produced per tonne of grain, with total grain use rising […]

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Farms and Fuels Alliance applauds Ontario’s decision to require Canadian ethanol content

Farms and Fuels Alliance applauds Ontario’s decision to require Canadian ethanol content

August 13, 2025 |

In Canada, the Farms and Fuels Alliance applauded the Ontario government’s decision to introduce Canadian content requirements to ethanol, a critical move that will strengthen the province’s agricultural sector, secure thousands of Ontario jobs, and ensure a continued sustainable environmental future due to Canada’s homegrown biofuel industry. “We’re pleased that Ontario has recognized the vital […]

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Imperial Oil begins renewable diesel production at Strathcona refinery

Imperial Oil begins renewable diesel production at Strathcona refinery

August 6, 2025 |

In Canada, Imperial Oil has completed construction and is now producing renewable diesel at Strathcona refinery. At full capacity, it is expected to be the largest renewable diesel facility in Canada. The project was first announced in 2021 and has the capacity to produce up to 20,000 barrels a day of renewable diesel. Imperial’s renewable […]

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Convertus gets all permits to start building biofuel facility in Canada’s York Region

Convertus gets all permits to start building biofuel facility in Canada’s York Region

August 6, 2025 |

In Canada, Convertus has officially received all necessary approvals and permits to start building its new biofuel facility in York Region, marking a major step forward for one of Canada’s most exciting green energy projects. With this milestone achieved, the facility is on track to meet its 2027 operational target. Convertus York will be the […]

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Three sites IDd for potential Canadian wood waste renewable diesel facilities

Three sites IDd for potential Canadian wood waste renewable diesel facilities

August 5, 2025 |

In Canada, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in partnership with Expander Energy Inc. (Expander), Fuel Cell Energy (FCE), St Marys Cement (SMC), and Nuclear Promise X (NPX), have identified three Canadian locations as potential sites for the location of renewable diesel production facilities. These facilities would be capable of converting wood waste feedstock into 90 million […]

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PyroGenesis extends Varennes Carbon Recycling contract to US $3.6 million

PyroGenesis extends Varennes Carbon Recycling contract to US $3.6 million

August 4, 2025 |

In Canada (Quebec), Pyro Green‑Gas Inc., a subsidiary of PyroGenesis, has expanded its supply agreement for the Varennes Carbon Recycling (VCR) project by US $1.1 million, raising total involvement to US $3.6 million. The contract covers engineering and delivery of thermal swing adsorption (TSA) and nitrogen loop systems to dehydrate and purify oxygen for the VCR facility. The broader Varennes plant—led by Enerkem with […]

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Opalia and Hoogwegt partner on cell-based dairy

Opalia and Hoogwegt partner on cell-based dairy

August 4, 2025 |

In Canada, cell-based dairy startup Opalia and dairy ingredient provider Hoogwegt have entered into a commercial agreement. Under the terms of the two-year deal, Opalia and Hoogwegt will jointly create the world’s first cell-based dairy products. The partnership will leverage Opalia’s proprietary technology with Hoogwegt’s dairy products and global markets expertise, covering more than130 countries […]

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Provectus Biofuels signs LOI with Alberta town to develop SAF project

Provectus Biofuels signs LOI with Alberta town to develop SAF project

July 31, 2025 |

In Canada, Provectus Biofuels Inc. has signed a Letter of Intent with the Town of Vegreville to develop a biofuel facility that will convert the abundant wheat straw feedstock available in the area into Renewable Jet Fuel. Through this collaboration, Provectus aims to repurpose wheat straw into high-value low-carbon jet fuel providing: ·      A new […]

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Leading Canadian workers union slams Ontario’s handling of biofuel imports

Leading Canadian workers union slams Ontario’s handling of biofuel imports

July 30, 2025 |

In Canada, the abrupt closure announcement by Biox Corporation is the latest example of a failure to secure Canada’s domestic energy supply, says Unifor, Canada’s largest union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union is urging federal and provincial officials to make simple regulatory changes that could […]

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Mara Renewables secures $9.1M to boost Omega-3 DHA

Mara Renewables secures $9.1M to boost Omega-3 DHA

July 28, 2025 |

In Canada, Mara Renewables has received US$9.1 million from S2G Investments to expand R&D and capacity for its algae-based omega‑3 DHA platform. The vital nutritional lipid is traditionally sourced from wild-caught fish, and demand globally far exceeds supply.  Mara’s vertically integrated, precision fermentation platform is built to meet market needs while reducing strain on ocean […]

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