Dec 7 2012
Methes Energies International Ltd., a renewable energy company that offers an array of products and services to biodiesel fuel producers, announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Methes Energies Canada Inc., has received the New Producer of the Year award from The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA).
The award was presented to Methes Energies by Mr. Tim Haig, Chairman of the Board of the CRFA, at the 9th Annual Canadian Renewable Fuels Summit. This year's event was held December 3-5 in Ottawa, Ontario and attracted over 200 professionals from across North America -- bringing together individuals from Canada's leading petroleum, ethanol and biodiesel companies, trade suppliers, government officials and members of the finance and investment industries.
Recently commissioned, Methes Energies' new Sombra, Ontario facility has a capacity of 13 Million gallons per year (50 MLY). The facility operates with Methes' own technology, the Denami 3000 which can produce biodiesel from a wide variety of feedstock.
"These awards celebrate the hard work and dedication of those working in our Canadian renewable fuels industry," said CRFA President W. Scott Thurlow. "As a new producer of biodiesel in Canada, Methes is helping provide Canadians with the best fuel choices for their transportation needs. After all, the transportation sector accounts for almost a quarter of Greenhouse gas emissions. Any strategy to address emissions in Canada needs to speak to vehicle emissions -- and biodiesel producers like Methes certainly have a vital role to play."
Vince Megaro, Marketing Director at Methes Energies Canada Inc., said, "We are pleased and appreciate the recognition. We are proud of our new facility. This award from the CRFA is welcomed and going out to our team members on the ground in Sombra. They have done a great job."
About CRFA: Founded in 1984, the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association works to promote and advance the use of renewable fuels for transportation -- to protect our environment by reducing harmful emissions and to grow our economy by creating the good, green-energy jobs of the future.
CRFA members and supporting organizations provide Canadians with renewable, clean-burning Ethanol and Biodiesel -- fuels that help fight climate change and combat pollution and smog. At the same time, they are working to develop the next generation of Biofuels, which will provide even greater environmental and economic benefits.