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Get a first look at what makes this a must-attend event! The Value of Biogas East 2025 preliminary program is now available, showcasing the latest industry trends, innovations, and advancements shaping the biogas & RNG landscape. Attendees will gain insights into key federal and provincial policy developments, real-world project experience, and emerging technologies and operational considerations, along with plenty of opportunities to connect and build strategic industry relationships. Please note that the program is subject to change and will be updated with speaker details in the coming weeks. Register now to secure your spot—and don’t forget, the special conference room rate is only available until March 9^th.

On January 15, the CBA submitted comments to ECCC’s Clean Fuel Regulation Discussion Paper to help shape draft amendments that increase opportunities for Canadian biogas & RNG producers. Our feedback highlights the need to explicitly support domestic production and ensure gaseous credits are fairly valued in the market. The CBA supports measures such as a credit multiplier for Canadian biogas & RNG and the removal of the 10% limit on domestic gaseous credits, helping Canadian producers remain competitive. We thank our members for their input, which continues to guide our advocacy on their behalf.

The Québec Government is providing CAD $15 million in financial support to Waga Energy Canada for the construction of a renewable natural gas (RNG) production unit at the technical landfill site operated by the Régie des matières résiduelles du Lac-Saint-Jean (RMR) in Hébertville-Station, in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. This support represents a key milestone in the implementation of the project, which was signed in November 2024 and is now entering its construction phase.

CHAR Technologies Ltd. announced that commissioning has commenced at its Thorold Renewable Energy Facility, the Company’s first commercial renewable energy and biocarbon production facility. Feedstock receiving and handling systems are now entering startup, with commissioning of the commercial high-temperature pyrolysis (“HTP”) kiln expected to follow shortly. The Company is targeting a ramp toward the Phase 1 biocarbon production run-rate of 5,000 tonnes per year by the end of first quarter of 2026.

Convertus Group joined Minister Caroline Mulroney and Minister Victor Fedeli on November 14 for the provincial funding announcement supporting the Convertus York Biofuel Facility. Remarks from Eric Joliffe, Chairman and CEO of York Region, and Brian Johns, Acting Mayor of East Gwillimbury, highlighted the project’s regional significance.
The facility has received $2 million in funding through the Ontario Government’s Regional Development Program (AMIC), representing an important step toward closing the loop for a better future in Ontario waste management.

Get ready for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of Ontario’s most impactful RNG operations! Registration is now open for the Biogas Tour of Generate Upcycle’s London AD & Biogas Plant, an industry leader processing over 90,000 tonnes of organic waste annually and producing 450,000 GJ of RNG, with major expansion underway. The full-day experience includes a coach ride from Toronto and a guided tour of the high-performance AD plant. Lunch will be provided, and steel-toe boots are recommended. Space is limited and first-come, first-served. Register today!