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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.

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 27th 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 Liberal Party of Canada, led by Mark Carney, won a minority with 169 seats in the federal election, with the Conservative Party elected as the Official Opposition with 144 seats. The Liberal Party platform pledged to reduce Canada’s reliance on imported clean fuels, progress on ITCs, invest in clean agricultural technologies, and facilitate the flow of clean energy across provinces, and the Canadian Biogas Association is eager to get to work on ensuring these are realized. We look forward to working with elected MPs from all parties to support the accelerated development of Canada’s biogas & RNG industry. Read more in our latest Insights Blog.

The 2025 Value of Biogas East Conference was held in the picturesque waterfront district of Toronto from March 17-19. The event attracted 400 attendees and featured more than 50 exhibitor booths. Over the course of three days, participants engaged in valuable networking opportunities, attended informative educational sessions, and took part in thought-provoking discussions. Thank you to all the sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees that made this event possible, check out the full recap here.

Last week CBA celebrated the 2025 Canadian Biogas Industry Awards winner for Project of the Year at the Value of Biogas East conference on March 18^th. The Canadian Biogas Industry Awards recognize accomplishments of organizations and individuals in the biogas sector. Congratulations to Niagara RNG LP – Walker East & South Landfill Gas to RNG. The award recognizes the facility’s contribution to the biogas industry as the largest RNG facility in Ontario. The winner of Biogas Champion will be announced at the Value of Biogas West on October 7^th.