2025 Value of Biogas East Conference Program

Pre-Conference – Monday, March 17

10:30 am – 4:30 pm RNG Facility Tour
The 2025 Value of Biogas East Conference provides you with the opportunity to tour the Walker Environmental East & South Landfill. Note that registration is separate for this event and space is limited.

5:00 – 7:00 pm CBA Members Only Happy Hour
Join us on the evening before the Value of Biogas East for an exclusive Canadian Biogas Association Members Only Happy Hour. This event is an excellent opportunity to meet your fellow CBA members in-person and engage with the Association. Note this event is open to CBA members only.

Day 1 – Tuesday, March 18

7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast and Registration

8:30 – 8:40 am: Welcome to 2025 Value of Biogas East Conference
Welcome to Value of Biogas East

8:40 – 9:00 am: Keynote Speaker

9:00 – 9:30 am: Ontario – Revitalizing Biogas Opportunities
Ontario has a long history of leadership in biogas development, laying a strong foundation for the sector’s growth. In this session, we’ll highlight the Ontario landscape and explore the emerging opportunities that position the province for future success in the biogas industry.

• Matt Lensink, CEM Engineering

9:30 – 9:45 am: Meet Our Exhibitors
The Canadian biogas & RNG industry is experiencing rapid acceleration, with significant growth in product offerings, technology, services, and expertise. Join us for a speed-dating introduction with exhibitors, and head to their booths to continue the conversation.

9:45 – 10:30 am: Networking and Refreshments

10:30 – 11:00 am: Québec - Accelerating Development as a Biogas Leader
Over the past three years, Québec has seen significant progress in biogas development, marked by key victories and a strong commitment to sustainability. In this session, we’ll dive into the most impactful changes, address the challenges that remain, and discuss innovative solutions and strategies to ensure Québec continues to thrive as a leader in the biogas sector.

11:00 – 11:30 am: Ask the Experts - Carbon Markets and Carbon Intensity

Join industry experts as they discuss the role of carbon markets and carbon intensity in biogas projects across Canada. This is your chance to get your top questions answered on how biogas projects can navigate CI calculations and participate in these markets to generate revenue through the sale of carbon credits.

• Jess Cassidy, SCV Consulting Ltd.
• Nikan Nadimi, Carbonik Firm Inc.

11:30 – 11:45 am: Remarks From Our Presenting Sponsor - Enbridge Gas
Industry support plays a crucial role in advancing the biogas & RNG sector. As key leaders driving new growth opportunities, we look forward to hearing how our presenting sponsor, Enbridge Gas, is actively contributing to raising awareness, shaping policy discussions, and advancing technology in the field.

• Sutha Ariyalingam, Director of Business Development, Enbridge Gas

11:45 am – 12:00 pm: Meet Our Exhibitors
Join us once more to meet the next batch of exhibitors and explore the latest advancements in the rapidly growing Canadian biogas & RNG industry. Continue the conversation at their booths to learn more about their innovative products, technologies, and services

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm: Lunch and Networking

1:15 – 1:45 pm: New Brunswick - A Homegrown Success Story
New Brunswick is rapidly emerging as a hub for biogas development, driven by passionate champions and a supportive government. In this session, we’ll explore the key drivers behind New Brunswick’s biogas success and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead as the province positions itself for growth in the sector.

• Amir Akbari, anessa
• Danielle Connell, Research NB

1:45 – 2:30 pm: New Frontiers for Biogas Use
This session will explore innovative applications of biogas beyond electricity, heat, and RNG, focusing on emerging markets. Experts will discuss the potential for biogas to drive sustainable growth and create new business opportunities in these untapped areas.

• Biogas to Portable Molecules: Renewable Methanol and DME, Elliot Anise-Hicks, Oberon Fuels
• A New Market for Biogas: Case Study on the Technology Opening Doors to Fertilizer Markets, Josh Silverman, Windfall Bio

2:30 – 2:45 pm: Remarks From Our Presenting Sponsor - Octaform
As a presenting sponsor, Octaform is proud to showcase its innovative, stay-in-place concrete wall forming system, designed in Canada to reduce energy consumption and extend the lifespan of high-performance concrete structures.

2:45 – 3:15 pm: Networking and Refreshments

3:15 – 4:15 pm Canadian Case Studies
Showcasing Canadian projects, this session features presenters who will share their real-world experiences in developing, operating, and maintaining biogas & RNG projects. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges and successes of these projects, offering valuable lessons for future initiatives in the industry

• Unlocking Potential: A Case Study on Expanding Generate Upcycle's London Biogas Facility, Laura Gibson, Generate Upcycle
• Dewatering Co-digested Biosolids and Source-separated organics; Challenge and Success, Scott McKay, Fournier Industries Inc.
• Lessons learnt from the closure of a small-scale on-farm digester, Wilton McVoitte, Ontario Water Centre (Clearwater Farm)

4:15 – 4:45 pm International Perspectives
This session will offer valuable international perspectives on the biogas & RNG market, showcasing successful strategies, policies, and innovations from around the world. Experts will highlight lessons learned from countries with advanced biogas & RNG sectors and discuss how these insights can be applied to accelerate Canada's own industry development. Attendees will gain a broader understanding of global trends and opportunities, helping to shape Canada's approach to scaling biogas & RNG solutions for a sustainable future.

• Frederik Hyldgaard, Trade Council of Denmark
• Maria Wellisch, MWA Consultants

4:45 – 5:00 pm: Canadian Biogas Industry Awards
Showcasing the winners of the 2025 Canadian Biogas Industry Awards featuring the Biogas Champion and Project of the Year.

5:00 – 7:00 pm: Networking Reception
All attendees are invited to the 2025 Value of Biogas East Networking Reception. Connect with industry peers over appetizers and drinks.

Day 2 – Wednesday, March 19^th

7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast and Registration

8:30 – 9:15 am: Opportunities and Challenges for Canadian Water Utilities in Producing and Utilizing Biogas Effectively
The Canadian Water Network (CWN) has launched the "Charting the Course to Net Zero Water in Canada" project, bringing together municipalities, cleantech networks, utilities, and academia to develop a net-zero roadmap for the Canadian water sector. The capture and utilization of biogas is a strategy that wastewater utilities can leverage to reduce energy usage and generate revenue. This session will feature CWN and project partners discussing the opportunities and challenges for water utilities in utilizing biogas to meet their net-zero water goals.

9:15 – 9:30 am: Proactive Safety: Ensuring Sustainable Growth for the RNG Industry
As the biogas & RNG industry in Canada is experiencing growth as demand for clean energy increases, the sector could learn from established safety standards and incident-sharing frameworks found in industries like oil and gas. Learn how implementing proactive safety measures could enhance transparency, foster continuous improvement, and promote collaboration across the biogas & RNG sector.

• Jason Bridges, Terravest Renewables

9:30 – 10:00 am: Grit: What it is and What to do About it
Grit poses a costly challenge to anaerobic digesters, with cleanouts costing up to $2M. Unlike wastewater systems, digesters process grit with higher variability, organic content, and complex surface chemistry. This workshop addresses the necessity of understanding grit composition and explores pre-treatment methods to mitigate its impact. Attendees will gain practical tools to identify, analyze, and manage grit in diverse feedstock streams.

10:00 – 10:45 am: Networking and Refreshments

10:45 – 11:30 am: Strategies for Effective Landfill Gas RNG Projects
This session explores the key strategies and innovations essential for the successful development of landfill gas projects. Learn about best practices for optimizing gas collection and upgrading systems to maximize efficiency and output and ensure long-term success.

• Key Considerations and Innovations for Successful LFG-to-RNG Project Development: Optimizing Gas Collection and Upgrading Systems, Amir Ghasdi, GHD
• PSA: A Technology for Revenue Diversification from Landfill Gas, Behrang Nejad, SYSADVANCE North America Technologies Inc.

11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Biogas & RNG End-User Perspectives
This panel will explore the growing role of biogas & RNG in meeting the needs of end-users. Experts will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for integrating these sustainable energy sources into critical sectors for a cleaner, more resilient future.

12:00 – 12:15 pm: Exhibitor Bingo
Turn in your Exhibitor Bingo cards for a chance to win exciting prizes!

12:15 – 12:30 pm: Closing Remarks
Join us for the closing remarks as we reflect on the insights shared and look forward to continued collaboration.

12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch and Networking