Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Room 401 – MEIE
Find out more about the RNG sector in Quebec through the testimonies of several operators. Hear about the challenges they have faced, the opportunities they have seized and the importance of operational safety.
This session will be available in both French and English.
9:35 a.m.
With decarbonization at the centre of its vision, Énergir is focusing on this renewable energy source, which is set to play an increasingly important role in the future energy mix. In a context where the circular economy, energy security and local production are more important than ever, Énergir aims to accelerate the development of Quebec’s renewable natural gas (RNG) sector to increase its local supply.
With nine projects currently being injected into its network, five under construction, and around ten others having received investment subsidies from the Quebec government, the RNG sector is developing in Quebec. However, it has yet to reach its full, albeit very real, potential in the province. In this conference, Clément Bekaert, Énergir’s Director of RNG Supply and Development, will discuss the role of RNG in the company’s vision, the current state of the sector in Quebec and its development prospects, and the key factors that could accelerate its growth.
9:55 a.m.
SEMECS
Since its commissioning, the SEMECS plant has been recovering organic matter and producing renewable natural gas (RNG), which is then injected into the Energir network. This conference will present the plant's achievements and challenges, and share the valuable lessons learned, demonstrating how RNG can contribute to Québec's energy transition.
10 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
10:35 a.m.
Construction of a renewable natural gas (RNG) plant is under way at the Sainte-Sophie engineered landfill. It will be one of the largest RNG production plants in Canada. It is scheduled to begin operations in 2026. Development of the project began in 2017. WM will share with you the challenges and issues they faced in developing this project.
10:55 a.m.
The Fonds Bioénergie was launched in 2023 with a mandate to invest in companies and projects related to biomethanisation and the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) in Québec. Convinced of the economic and environmental benefits to be derived from the growth of the RNG sector, Fonds Bioénergie is sharing its experience and perspectives on the challenges and recent advances in the development of this sector in Québec.
11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
