Tag: Canada

PyroGenesis extends Varennes Carbon Recycling contract to US $3.6 million

August 4, 2025 | Jim Lane

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 […]

Opalia and Hoogwegt partner on cell-based dairy

August 4, 2025 | Rebecca Gendron

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 […]

Provectus Biofuels signs LOI with Alberta town to develop SAF project

July 31, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

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 […]

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

July 30, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

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 […]

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

July 28, 2025 | Rebecca Gendron

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 […]

OECD/FAO data shows 27% of world’s world’s cereal crop could be biofuel feedstock by 2034

July 24, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Canada, the Western Producer magazine reports OECD/FAO data shows 27% of the world’s cereal production could be used as biofuel feedstock by 2034. As much as 15% of the global corn crop is likely to be destined for biofuel while industrial use overall could consume 37% of corn. About 18% of vegetable oil could […]

Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization teams with 4AIR on SAF regisitries

July 23, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Canada, the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO), and 4AIR announced a strategic collaboration between their respective Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries. The collaboration’s key focus is on interoperability to enhance data integrity, mitigate double issuance risks, and facilitate efficient cross-registry SAF certificate handling between commercial and business aviation. The collaboration between the CADO SAF Registry […]

BDO Zone Ratings give Regina high marks for canola biomass, wheat and canola straw

July 15, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Canada, Economic Development Regina, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of three investment grade BDO Zone Ratings for Regina, SK. These ratings establish Regina as a premier location for bio-based manufacturing with exceptional biomass resource availability, robust infrastructure, and strong supply chain assets. · AA Rating – 6,800,000 […]

Hydron Energy lands first order for biogas upgrading plant

July 8, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Canada, Hydron Energy Inc. has received the first order for its first of the kind commercial INTRUPTor-Mid biogas upgrading plant. Hydron will manufacture, deliver, and commission the Renewable Natural Gas Plant in eastern Ontario, Canada. Hydron Energy’s Intensified Regenerative Upgrading Platform Technology (INTRUPTor™) simplifies the plant design as well as fabrication requirements. As a […]

QNB Metals acquires ReSolve Energie