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Interested presenters for 2025 Value of Biogas West Conference (October 6-8 in Calgary, AB) are invited to submit presentation abstracts. Please submit your abstract no later than June 27^th  by clicking here. A table of suggested topics is provided on the website, however, abstracts with a different focus will be considered. We will also accept proposals for panel discussions, workshops, or other innovative formats.

The Capital Regional District, in partnership with FortisBC Energy Inc. and Waga Energy Canada, has commenced production of renewable natural gas (RNG) at a new facility located at the Hartland Landfill. This marks Vancouver Island’s first RNG facility. First announced in 2020, the nearly $32 million Hartland RNG facility employs Waga Energy’s WAGABOX® technology and is designed to produce up to 360,000 gigajoules of RNG annually.

A new report issued by the IEA presents a first-of-its-kind global geographical analysis of the untapped potential of biogas and biomethane from agriculture, municipal waste and forestry residues. Using detailed geospatial and production cost data, it assesses the potential, costs and suitability of over 30 types of feedstocks in more than 5 million locations worldwide. The report also analyses the current state of play of the biogas and biomethane sector, reviewing today’s policies, business models, consumption patterns and supply trends.

Alberta’s government has introduced legislation to enhance clarity surrounding organic waste in the agricultural industry, with the aim of inviting the budding biogas industry into the province. Bill 44, updates the Agricultural Operation Practices Act, which provides rules and standards for all agricultural operations that handle manure and organic materials. The Act provides clarity on how organic material can be managed, which will provide certainty for agricultural operations regarding storing and using digestate generated from manure and provide investor confidence. The Bill passed Third Reading and received Royal Assent on May 15^th. It will come into force on Proclamation once signed as an Order in Council, which will be published in the Alberta Gazette Part 1 every month on the 15^th and 30^th/31^st.

The Canadian Biogas Association has developed new materials to support industry outreach and raise awareness about renewable natural gas (RNG). A new animated video—short, engaging, and easy to share—highlights how RNG is a vital part of Canada’s climate solution. Additionally, two newly revamped webpages are now live: one outlines the key benefits of biogas, and the other answers common questions about how biogas works and its role in a clean energy future. These tools are designed to help our members and partners communicate the value of biogas more effectively. Check them out and share widely!.

PlanET Biogas Solutions Inc. (PlanET) is proud to announce its role as the supplier of anaerobic digestion technology for the state-of-the-art Convertus York Biofuels Facility, scheduled to open in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, in 2027. The facility will process pre and post-consumer food waste into biogas which will then be upgraded to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). This landmark project, developed by Convertus Group in collaboration with the Regional Municipality of York, has been in design and planning for the past two years and officially broke ground late 2024, marking the beginning of construction on a facility that will redefine organic waste processing in the region.