The government of Canada and the government of Quebec have announced $26,448,693 in joint financial assistance to support Énercycle, for its project to develop a new organic waste recovery centre using biomethanisation and composting.
In addition to diverting approximately 35,000 tonnes of organic matter from disposal per year, this project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3,286 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year.
These investments will support the construction and operation of Énercycle's new biomethanisation and composting facilities, which will be built on the landfill in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès.
The funds will be used to construct buildings, develop composting treatment areas, install a digester and other related equipment.
The new Énercycle organic waste recovery centre will serve a significant portion of the population in the Mauricie region, including the urban agglomerations of Trois-Rivières and Shawinigan, as well as the RCMs of Mékinac, Maskinongé and Des Chenaux.
The project will also make it possible to collect organic waste from industrial, commercial and institutional sources in the region.
The project, with an estimated total cost of over $75.7 million, also includes a connection to the biogas treatment and purification system, which will enable biomethane to be injected into the gas network.
A wastewater treatment plant will also be installed.
The facility, which is scheduled for commissioning in autumn 2026, will eventually produce over 1.2 million cubic metres of biomethane for injection into the Énergir network.
Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Sean Fraser, said: "By supporting projects like this one, the Government of Canada is strengthening the ability of communities to deal with climate challenges. With the construction of this organics processing centre, we are making progress towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating healthier, greener environments."
Canadian authorities invest over $26m into Énercycle biomethanisation facility
