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Enerkem voted 7th in the 50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy
Enerkem Inc. (www.enerkem.com), a waste-to-biofuels and chemicals company, is proud to be ranked 7th in Biofuels Digest's annual list of the 50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy2011-2012. For the past three years, Enerkem has steadily climbed this prestigious ranking from the 25th position in 2009, 16th in 2010, and 7th this year. "We thank our supporters for this honor and assure them of our ...
By Enerkem
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Enerkem raises C$15 million in project equity financing for its commercial waste-to-biofuels facility in Edmonton, Alberta
Enerkem Inc. (www.enerkem.com), a waste-to-biofuels and chemicals company, announced today that Waste Management and EB Investments are investing C$15 million for a minority equity interest in Enerkem Alberta Biofuels L.P., which is currently building a full-scale commercial facility in Edmonton, using Enerkem's proprietary technology. Total financing raised by Enerkem in 2011, both at the ...
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Enerkem begins ethanol production from waste at its demonstration facility in Westbury, Québec
Enerkem Inc. (www.enerkem.com), a waste-to-biofuels and chemicals company, announced today the initial production of cellulosic ethanol from waste materials at its demonstration facility in Westbury, Québec. "The start of ethanol production at our Westbury facility is a significant milestone", said Vincent Chornet, President and Chief Executive Officer of Enerkem. "Enerkem has already ...
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Methane generated from Sioux Falls regional landfill to provide energy for ethanol plant
An agreement between POET and the City of Sioux Falls will allow methane generated from the Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill to provide energy for an ethanol production facility near Chancellor. Replacing a portion of the natural gas at POET Biorefining-Chancellor’s with methane from the landfill will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and operating costs for the ethanol plant while generating ...
By Poet, LLC
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Enerkem and GreenField Ethanol Announce Quebec`s First Waste-to-Biofuels Production Facility
At a news conference in Varennes today, the Government of Québec announced its plan to inject $27 million in Québec's first full-scale commercial cellulosic ethanol plant through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Wildlife and Investissement Québec. This facility will be built and operated by a joint venture partnership formed by Enerkem (www.enerkem.com), a ...
By Enerkem
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Pyrolysis Machine Revolutionizes Energy Reuse
Understanding Pyrolysis Technology Pyrolysis Process Explained: At the heart of this energy revolution lies the pyrolysis process—a thermochemical decomposition of organic materials in the absence of oxygen. The absence of oxygen prevents complete combustion, leading to the formation of valuable by-products such as bio-oil, biochar, and syngas. This transformative process is driven by heat, ...
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Energy projects transform trash to green power / landfill gas projects protect health while fueling industry and job creation (HQ)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized six landfill methane capture projects and partners for their innovation in generating renewable energy and protecting the climate and people’s health by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. EPA has assisted with more than 490 landfill gas energy projects over the past 16 years, transforming waste into a green community asset. ...
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Turning landfills into community assets and cutting greenhouse gases
EPA today recognized the accomplishments of numerous landfill methane partners that are generating renewable energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. At the 11th Annual Landfill Methane Outreach Program Conference & Project Expo in Washington, D.C., EPA gave recognition awards to government and private organizations that are helping the agency deliver energy and environmental benefits ...
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