The Canadian government has committed over $11 million to support seven innovative clean energy projects across the country. Announced on January 7, this funding will promote the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel, and bioenergy, helping Canada reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a cleaner energy future.
The investment is split between two key programs: the Energy Innovation Program (EIP), which contributes $5.5 million, and the Clean Fuels Fund (CFF), providing the remainder for essential clean energy research and projects. These funds will aid in the research, development, and implementation of sustainable fuel solutions.
Several of the funded projects focus on producing advanced biofuels. The Industrial Waste Technology Centre, in partnership with Enerkem, CRB Innovations, and CanmetEnergy-Ottawa, will receive $2.55 million from the EIP for a pilot project in Quebec. This project aims to produce sustainable diesel fuel from wood products using an innovative approach that processes feedstock locally before refining it at a central site for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Greenfield Global Inc., based in Alberta, will receive $1 million from the EIP to advance SAF and renewable diesel production from waste biomass. Using the Fischer-Tropsch process, the company will convert forestry waste into biocrude, helping make aviation more sustainable.
The Wanagekong-Biiwega’iganan Clean Energy Corp. has been awarded $2.25 million from the CFF for a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study of a commercial-scale facility in Ontario. The facility will produce SAF, renewable diesel, and naphtha from wood waste and non-marketable fibers, demonstrating how forestry byproducts can contribute to clean fuel production.
Beyond biofuels, the funding also supports clean energy innovations. PyroGenesis Inc., based in Quebec, will receive $424,000 from the EIP to develop high-power, durable plasma torches with long-lasting electrodes. This technology aims to offer a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel burners in high-temperature industrial processes.
CRH Canada Group Inc. will receive $1.5 million from the EIP to explore using alternative low-carbon fuels (ALCF) made from biomass and non-recyclable materials in cement production. This project seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by replacing coal and other fossil fuels.
In Manitoba, the Beausejour Brokenhead Development Corp. will receive $925,000 from the CFF to develop a Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Rating for wheat straw resources. This initiative is expected to stimulate local economic growth by advancing bio-based projects.
Lastly, Atura H2 LP has secured $3.52 million from the CFF for feasibility and FEED studies for a proposed 20-megawatt hydrogen production facility in Ontario. The project will explore hydrogen as a clean energy source, generated through electrolysis.
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