Serge Bédard

Mr. Bédard holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in energy engineering from École Polytechnique de Montréal. He currently leads industrial decarbonization activities at CanmetENERGY in Varennes, a research center under the Canadian Ministry of Natural Resources.

He has 27 years of experience in conducting detailed energy analyses for the industrial sector, primarily for pulp and paper mills, oil refineries, petrochemical plants, metallurgical facilities, and agri-food industries. His main areas of expertise include pinch analysis for heat recovery, optimization of cogeneration systems, electrification of industrial processes, and efficient use of bioenergy in industrial processes. Mr. Bédard is a member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec.