Program

Tuesday, October 7

7:30 - 8:30 am Breakfast & Registration

8:30 - 8:40 am Welcome to Value of Biogas West!
Opening remarks for 2025 Value of Biogas West.

8:40 - 9:00 am Keynote Speaker

9:00 - 9:45 am Alberta on the Rise? Exploring the Province’s Potential
With Bill 44 and growing investment interest, Alberta could become Canada’s next biogas hotspot. This panel will discuss the policies and market drivers required to unlock the province’s full potential.

• Phillip Abrary, Taurus Canada RNG.

9:45 - 10:00 am Meet Our Exhibitors (Part 1)
Every successful biogas project needs the right team. This rapid-fire session introduces the exhibitors who provide the products, services and expertise you need - then connect at their booths to learn more.

10:00 - 10:45 am Networking & Refreshments

10:45 - 11:30 am Navigating Future RNG Demand
What will RNG demand look like in 2030 and beyond? Join market experts as they share how procurement strategies and purchasing priorities are evolving, where they see future growth, and what suppliers must understand to stay competitive in a shifting market.

• Monique Nobert, MDM Carbon Advisors;
• Dana Wong, Anew; and
• Robert Frank, BP Products North America.

11:30 - 11:45 am Octaform - Remarks from Presenting Sponsor

11:45 am - 12:00 pm Meet Our Exhibitors (Part 2)
Every successful biogas project needs the right team. This rapid-fire session introduces the exhibitors who provide the products, services and expertise you need - then connect at their booths to learn more.

Noon - 1:15 pm Lunch & Networking

1:15 - 2:20 pm Breaking Ground - North America’s Newest Projects
New projects are growing North America’s biogas industry. Get a firsthand look at some of the recently completed and under-construction projects across the region.

• The Capital Regional District’s LFG to RNG Facility. Russ Smith, Capital Regional District;
• Green Bin to RNG: Calgary's Waste-to-Energy Shift. Sergey Baranov, Thoeni North America;
• Rimrock Biodigester RNG Facility. Kenneth Hansen, BioCirc;
• Co-Digestion and Community Power: Energy Transformation at Quakertown Borough WWTP. Saumya Suresh, Anaergia; and
• Urban Alchemy: Transforming NYC’s Organic Waste into Clean Energy. David Weyburn, SJI.

2:20 - 2:45 pm What Does & Doesn’t Work - Lessons Learned from Operational Plants
Unforeseen challenges often arise after commissioning. Hear firsthand from plant operators and technology providers about what’s working, what isn’t, and how they’re solving unexpected challenges.

• Surrey Biofuel’s Challenges & Insights from Dry AD. Felicia Crozier, Convertus Group; and
• Transforming Dairy Farm Methane to Clean Fuel. John Dunaway, Vilter by Copeland.

2:45 - 3:30 pm Networking & Refreshments

3:30 - 3:45 pm FortisBC - Remarks from Presenting Sponsor

3:45 - 4:30 pm Scaling RNG in Regulated Gas Utilities
As Canadian utilities face growing decarbonization pressure, RNG has become a vital part of the solution. In this panel, Canadian utility representatives will share how they're integrating RNG, navigating an emerging policy landscape, and scaling supply while maintaining system reliability.

• Greg Caldwell, ATCO;
• Clement Bekaert, Énergir; and
• Scott Gramm, FortisBC.

4:30 - 4:45 pm Canadian Biogas Industry Awards
Join us to celebrate the winner of the Canadian Biogas Industry’s 2025 Biogas Champion.

4:45 - 6:45 pm Networking Reception
All attendees are invited to the 2025 Value of Biogas West Networking Reception. Join us for a drink and appetizers while connecting with industry peers.

Wednesday, October 8

7:30 - 8:30 am Breakfast & Registration

8:30 - 9:00 am Canada’s Clean Fuels Regulation - A Focus on Biogas & RNG
The CFR is key to advancing biogas and RNG production in Canada. Join us for a discussion on how the CFR can strengthen market confidence, attract investment and accelerate production nationwide.

9:00 - 9:45 am Powering Biogas & RNG Growth Through Policy
Unlocking Canada’s potential depends on smart, coordinated policies. Join industry leaders as they examine how current policies influence market dynamics, highlight emerging policy opportunities, and discuss the realities of closing regulatory gaps and addressing jurisdictional misalignment.

• Dan Pfeffer, PAA Advisory; and
• Chris Perry, GrowTEC.

9:45 - 10:15 am How AI is Transforming the Biogas Industry
Artificial intelligence is moving from buzzword to bottom line. Join panellists as they discuss how AI-powered tools are being applied to design more efficient plants, fine-tune operations and improve profitability.

• Raphaël Le Deley, Prodeval; and
• Domenico Gorni, AB Energy Canada.

10:15 - 11:00 am Networking & Refreshments

11:00 - 11:45 am Bio-CO₂ - What’s Holding Canada Back?
Canadian biogas plants vent biogenic CO₂ - wasted value that could serve food, beverage and industrial markets. This session discusses what’s holding this market back, and what it will take to turn bio-CO2 into a viable revenue stream.

• Amir Ghasdi, GHD;
• Jeff Photakis, Clarke Energy; and
• Gio Guerrero, CEM Engineering.

11:45 am - 12:30 pm Next-Generation Technologies to Boost Revenues
Novel technologies can boost biogas production and unlock new revenue streams - from liquid fertilizers to advanced biofuels like DME. Hear how innovations are expanding the business case for biogas.

• Novel Biotechnology to Enhance AD Of Municipal Sewage Sludge. Dimitris Chrysochoou, TradeWorks Environmental;
• Maximizing Revenue from AD by Producing Ammonium Thiosulphate. Michael Ray Largo, ThioSolv; and
• Advancing On-Farm Biogas-to-DME Conversion for Sustainable Agriculture. Maryam Omidvar, Ethox Energy.

12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch and Networking