December 14, 2022. Énergir Development, a diversified energy business, and Nature Energy, a world leader in renewable energy, are joining forces to co-develop biomethanisation plants in Quebec. This partnership is the result of the companies’ common desire to significantly increase the amount of RNG in the Quebec natural gas distribution network and accelerate the pace of development of locally sourced renewable energy.
Under the agreement, Énergir and Nature Energy will co-develop and implement up to ten projects, in Quebec’s high agricultural density regions, producing up to 200 million m3 of RNG per year. The projects would supply one third of Quebec’s 2030 RNG target, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 400,000 tonnes. This is comparable to taking nearly 100,000 gasoline-powered cars off the road.
The partnership between Énergir and Nature Energy will generate investments of approximately $1 billion, creating more than 600 indirect jobs and more than 100 direct jobs once the plants are operational.
Nature Energy’s expertise, know-how and first-class biomethanisation technology will benefit Quebec through its partnership with Énergir, contributing significantly to the province’s energy transition. Nature Energy will be responsible for the design and operation of the facilities, while Énergir will see to construction and development. Both partners will ensure the procurement of biomasses and will select, invest and develop the project portfolio.
By joining forces, Nature Energy and Énergir will bolster the development of the agricultural RNG sector by supporting farmers with economically viable projects via stringent plant biosafety and manure management solutions that help reduce greenhouse gases (GHG).