Ecostrat
Founded nearly three decades ago, Ecostrat is a Canadian-based firm specializing in biomass and feedstock intelligence, with a strong focus on supporting the development of bioenergy projects. The company plays a critical role in helping developers, investors, and lenders better understand feedstock risk, one of the most complex aspects of biogas projects. Ecostrat’s advisory division is focused on feedstock analysis and due diligence, which is the heart of its work in the biogas sector.
Ecostrat provides a suite of advisory services designed to de-risk project development and financing. They use advanced geospatial tools for site selection and screening to identify optimal project locations based on feedstock availability. The company also conducts detailed feedstock risk assessments to validate project viability which is often relied upon by capital providers. In addition, Ecostrat supports feedstock sourcing by delivering pre-vetted supplier lists and helping structure supply contracts. “When companies come to us, they’re looking for a bankable feedstock supply,” noted Jordan Solomon, Ecostrat’s President and CEO. “We help them understand not just what’s theoretically available, but what can actually be secured.”
Ecostrat’s defining strength lies in its “ground truthing” approach. Unlike traditional desktop studies, which rely heavily on modeled or estimated data, Ecostrat verifies feedstock availability through direct market engagement. “Desktop analysis alone can be very dangerous in biogas,” Jordan explained. “If you overestimate feedstock availability, the entire project can be at risk. We believe ground truthing is the only way to get it right.”
The company has also introduced Feedstock Supply Insurance (FSI), an innovative solution to one of the sector’s biggest financing barriers. Developed in partnership with New Energy Risk, FSI provides long-term protection against fluctuations in feedstock pricing and availability, helping secure revenue certainty for projects over a 10-year period. This offering directly addresses investor concerns and supports project bankability.
Among Ecostrat’s many projects, its work on the Convertus facility in York Region stands out. The company was engaged to assess the availability of industrial and commercial food waste to complement municipal supply. This included evaluating competition, pricing dynamics, and surplus feedstock volumes. The resulting analysis played a key role in supporting the project’s successful capital raise and development.
Ecostrat sees a positive but evolving future for biogas. While global growth is expected, particularly driven by renewable natural gas (RNG), the Canadian market remains in transition as policy frameworks continue to develop. Projects with strong fundamentals, including reliable feedstock strategies, are expected to stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Ecostrat became a member of the Canadian Biogas Association to raise awareness about the critical role of feedstock management in project success. By engaging with industry stakeholders, the company aims to highlight best practices and ensure that feedstock risk is properly understood and addressed to support the long-term growth and stability of the sector.
