Programme

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The 2026 Value of Biogas West program has been designed to examine the commercial, regulatory and technological forces shaping the future of biogas, renewable natural gas, and biomethane.

Bringing together industry leaders from Canada, the United States, Europe and Latin America, the program explores the development of global biomethane markets, the growing role of biomethane and Bio-LNG in international shipping, carbon credits and environmental attributes, project finance, Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations, and the technologies driving the next generation of biogas projects.

The conference opens with the inaugural United Biogas Alliance Founders Forum, bringing together leaders of major biogas associations to discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with building a global biomethane market. Throughout the Conference, delegates will hear practical insights from developers, utilities, technology providers, investors, policymakers and industry experts who are helping shape the future of the sector.

Designed to balance strategic discussion with practical experience, the program addresses both the big-picture trends influencing the industry and the real-world challenges associated with developing, financing and delivering successful biogas projects.

Tuesday October 6^th

12:30 - 4:00 pm Pre-Conference Tour
Village Farms LFG Upgrader & Greenhouse.

4:00 - 7:00 pm CBA Member’s Happy Hour
Only open to CBA members.

Wednesday, October 7

7:30 - 8:30 am Breakfast & Registration
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8:30 - 8:40 am Opening Remarks
Welcome to Canada’s global renewable gas leadership week.

• Chris Perry, Canadian Biogas Association; and
• Jennifer Green, Canadian Biogas Association.

8:40 - 9:50 am Building a Global Biomethane Market: The United Biogas Alliance Founders Forum
The United Biogas Alliance brings together leading biogas associations from North America, Europe, and Latin America. Industry leaders will compare the policies, markets, and investments driving growth in their regions, and explore how greater international collaboration can accelerate biomethane development worldwide.

• Chris Perry, Canadian Biogas Association;
• Harmen Dekker, European Biogas Association;
• Lars Kaspersen, Biogas Denmark;
• Manuela Kayath, ABiogas; and
• Patrick Serfass, American Biogas Council.

9:50 - 10:10 am Keynote Speaker

• TBD.

10:10 - 10:20 am Meet the Exhibitors

10:20 - 11:00 am Networking & Refreshments
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11:00 - 11:30 am Biomethane & Bio-LNG: The Future of Global Shipping
As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) advances its Net-Zero Framework and FuelEU Maritime takes hold, the global shipping industry is beginning to base fuel choices on carbon intensity. This session will explore where marine decarbonization is heading and what this could mean for biomethane and bio-LNG in the evolving marine fuel market.

• Boudewijn Pragt, Fonden Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping; and
• Jan Hagen Andersen, DNV Maritime.

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Carbon Credits, Environmental Attributes & Rules of the Game Chain of custody, mass balance, carbon accounting, and environmental attributes are increasingly shaping global biomethane markets. This panel will examine the evolving rules for international biomethane recognition and what greater alignment between North American and global markets could mean for the industry.

• Dana Wong, Anew Climate; and
• TBD.

12:00 - 12:15 pm Octaform Tanks: Reducing Project Schedule, Risk & Cost
Concrete biogas tanks must withstand highly corrosive operating conditions while remaining cost-effective and durable. This presentation will provide an overview of Octaform's stay-in-place PVC formwork and liner system, and its application in biogas facilities across North America.

• James Carter, Octaform.

12:15 - 1:30 pm Lunch & Networking

1:30 - 1:45 pm FortisBC - Remarks from Presenting Sponsor

• Fan Yang, FortisBC.

1:45 - 2:30 pm How Marine Fuel Decisions Are Made - The Role of Cost, Risk & Regulation
As shipping companies evaluate low-carbon fuels, decisions are increasingly shaped by economics, regulation, infrastructure, and operational risk; not simply fuel price. This panel explores how marine fuel choices are made today and what biomethane and bio-LNG must demonstrate to compete at scale.

• Peter Keller, SEA-LNG;
• Marcel Goncalves, Carnival Corporation; and

2:30 - 3:15 pm Networking & Refreshments

3:15 - 4:00 pm Financing Biogas: Unlocking Cost-Effective Project Debt
Securing affordable debt remains one of the biggest hurdles for new biogas projects. Lenders and financial advisors will discuss today's financing landscape, what makes projects bankable, how risk is being assessed, and practical strategies developers can use to improve financing outcomes.

• Daniel Doubilet, Selkirk Advisory Group;
• Jamie Jongsma, Convertus Group; and
• Steve Kehoe, BMO Capital Markets.

4:00 - 4:30 pm Executive Hot Takes: What’s Holding Biogas Back & What’s Next?
Hear candid perspectives on the biggest opportunities and toughest challenges facing biogas and RNG. Panelists will challenge conventional thinking, make bold predictions, and tackle rapid-fire questions on policy, financing, technology, markets, and where the industry is headed next.

• Chase Edgelow, EverGen Infrastructure Corp;
• Phillip Arbrary, Taurus RNG; and
• Brad Douville, Greenlane Renewables.

4:30 - 6:30 pm Networking Reception
Join us for drinks, appetizers and a chance to connect with industry peers. Be sure to try EcoEngineer’s Eco-Spark, a vibrant blend of blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and sparkling wine; crafted to celebrate innovation, sustainability, and success!
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Thursday, October 8

8:00 - 8:45 am Breakfast & Registration
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8:00 - 8:30 am: Unlocking Exports - A Case for the Canadian Low Emission Energy Registry
Join us in the MacKenzie room* (next door to the main ballroom) for an update on the Canadian Low Emission Energy Registry (CLEER). The CLEER is aligning with EU and international practices to enable Canadian producers to monetise RNG environmental benefits internationally.

• Al Kleinschmidt, Canadian Gas Association.

8:45 - 9:15 am The Future of the Clean Fuel Regulations: Outlook, Evolution & Implications
Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations continue to play a critical role in shaping the economics of biogas projects. This session will provide attendees with both a regulatory and market perspective on the CFR, and a moderated Q&A exploring what these developments mean for project developers, fuel producers, and investors.

• CFR Market Outlook & Impact on Biogas Potential. Aurora Marstokk, Navius Research; and
• Overview of the CFR and the Role of Biogas & RNG. Sarah Stadnyk, Canadian Biogas Association.

9:15 - 10:00 pm CFR in Practice: Lessons from RNG
Successfully navigating the CFR means understanding not only the rules, but how they work in practice. Drawing on real-world RNG experience, CFR practitioners will challenge common assumptions and share practical lessons on carbon-intensity modelling, documentation, verification, contracting, reporting and credit generation.

• Sally Taylor, EcoEngineers;
• Monique Nobert, MDM Carbon Advisor; and
• Alex Sadvari, Gowling WLG.

10:00 - 10:45 am Networking & Refreshments
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10:45 - 11:30 am Breaking Ground - North America’s Newest Biogas Projects
New projects are growing North America’s biogas industry. Get a firsthand look at some of the recently completed and under-construction projects across the region.

• Organics to RNG: Advanced Pre-Processing, Digestion and Biogas Treatment at Riverside Bioenergy Facility. Saumya Suresh, Anaergia;
• SSO Integrated AD and Gasification in Minnesota. Ricardo Hamdan, Kanadevia Inova; and
• Efficient Low-Cost Landfill Gas-to-RNG Production. Soheil Khiavi, Hydron Energy.

11:30 am - 12:20 pm The Future of Biogas Upgrading: Innovation, Competition & Next Generation
Biogas upgrading technologies continue to advance in methane recovery, efficiency, and reliability. Industry leaders will discuss where innovation is heading, how technologies are differentiating themselves, and which advances could have the greatest impact on project economics over the coming decade.

• Andres Pelayo, Ammongas;
• Antonio Saavedra, Sysadvance North America;
• Brad Douville, Greenlane Renewables;
• Clayton Selsmeyer, Prodeval; and

12:20 - 1:30 pm Lunch & Networking

12:30 – 5:00 pm Post-Conference Tour
Hydron sponsored tour of the Bailey landfill in Chilliwack, where they are demonstrating their new LFG to RNG upgrading technology.