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Natural Resources Canada is now accepting project proposals for funding opportunities under the Clean Fuels Fund 2.0 (CFF 2.0). This call for project proposals targets Capital Projects and Feasibility and FEED Studies. We invite you to visit NRCan’s website to access the Applicant’s Guide. A reminder this program is a first come first served basis, and any incomplete applications will have to restart the process. Any questions or inquiries regarding the CFF 2.0 or the portal should be sent by email to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

As CBA members, we encourage you to considering co-signing the letter to ensure the rules support faster, more effective decarbonisation and help realise the full potential of green gas in the global climate effort. Following the withdrawal of guidance on the use of biomethane certificates in the GHG Protocol, over 145 companies and trade associations from around the world have issued a public joint letter to the governance bodies of the GHG Protocol calling for the key role of market-based instruments to be recognised in the Protocol’s Scope 1 inventory. Their message to the GHG Protocol is simple: Let Green Gas Count. The signatories, including the CBA, represent economic operators globally responsible for the production, trading and consumption of renewable gaseous fuels and their derivatives. They underline the urgent need for a climate reporting framework that provides rules and certainty for investment in their sectors.

This study assesses the potential contribution of biogas made from biogenic residues and waste to net-zero energy systems. Our comparative analysis includes a biomass potential assessment, a review of current biogas production practices, and an examination of CO₂ flows along the biogas value chain. We present a consolidated and harmonized dataset for Germany and Canada, identifying a significant potential to contribute to CO₂ emission reductions, with an estimated 30 million tons per year in each country. The contrast between the two countries is informative. In Germany, the provision of biogas and biomethane is already widely established, whereas Canadian biogas usage is still at an early stage in certain provinces. Canada, however, has a stronger focus on CO₂ separation, and more coherent options for carbon capture and storage. To unlock their full potential, each of the two countries’ distinct strategies could draw on the other country’s complementary experience in deriving an optimal solution.

In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard, C.Tech, dives into the world of anaerobic digestion (AD) technology—a game-changing process that turns organic waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer. Joined by Dave Ellis, Principal Engineer and Director of Azura Associates, and Trisha Aldovino, Chemical Engineer and Process Analyst, their lively discussion explores how AD, a process rooted in nature and refined by engineering, is revolutionizing waste management and contributing to green energy solutions.

The CBA is offering a tour of the Walker Environmental East & South Landfill on Monday March 17th to compliment the 2025 Value of Biogas East Conference. The tour will feature the landfills multiple biogas projects, including Ontario’s largest RNG plant, direct use at General Motors, and electricity generation for sale and behind the meter. Space is limited and registration is now open!

Nominations for the 2025 Canadian Biogas Industry Awards are now open until January 15, 2025. The CBA launched the Awards to recognize accomplishments of organizations and individuals in the biogas & RNG sector. Learn more about how to nominate a project or individual for an award. Winners will be recognized at the awards ceremony held during the Value of Biogas East in Toronto.