2022-05-03 08:53:40
Nature Energy announced in March it has acquired land in Farnham, Que., to build its first North American biogas plant. The Danish company plans to establish a large-scale facility to convert biomass from local agricultural production, industry and institutions into renewable natural gas (RNG) for the Quebec electricity grid.
Nature Energy said in a news release it looks forward to working with large and small agricultural producers in the region. The use of organic biomass (manure, slurry, etc.) helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing consumers with a clean source of energy.
“We are looking forward to working with Quebec farmers on this circular economy and green transition project,” said Ole Hvelplund, president and CEO of Nature Energy. “Reducing the environmental impacts of human activity requires a global effort and we look forward to helping make a concrete difference in the green transition in Quebec by supplying RNG to the natural gas grid.”
In addition to adding value to biomass produced by agriculture, industries, businesses and institutions, Nature Energy’s project represents an investment of approximately $100 million that will create more than 200 jobs during the plant’s construction phase and 15 permanent jobs once it is in operation.
The company said it plans to establish other biogas plants in Canada.
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