LONDON, ON, Aug. 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Government of Canada is building towards net-zero emissions by 2050, and affordable clean fuel production is key to that goal. By supporting clean energy, the Government of Canada is fighting climate change, strengthening our energy security, and building a stronger, more competitive economy for all Canadians.

Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a federal investment of nearly $19 million for StormFisher Environmental Ltd., a subsidiary of Generate Upcycle, to expand its facility in London, Ontario. This facility, the London Digester, is the largest food waste anaerobic digestion facility in Canada that produces renewable natural gas (RNG) from municipal source-separated organics and industrial, commercial, institutional food and beverage waste.

The investment announced today will allow the facility to expand its RNG production capacity, increasing its ability to transform organic waste into low-carbon fuel and fertilizer which will be used on farms in Southwestern Ontario. By turning waste into clean, renewable energy, RNG helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, diverts waste from landfills, and helps Canada get the most from our resources. Once complete in 2027, the upgraded facility will have the capacity to produce an additional 450,000 gigajoules (GJ) of RNG – enough to power approximately 4,500 homes annually – and 86,000 additional tonnes of nutrient-rich organic fertilizer each year.

Investments like these underscore the Government of Canada's efforts to grow our economy, strengthen domestic energy security, support good Canadian jobs, and build climate competitiveness – all to position our nation as a clean energy superpower for years to come.

Quotes

"Canada is building the energy systems of the future, and the clean energy that will allow us to enjoy a prosperous, zero-emissions economy by 2050. By supporting projects like Generate Upcycle's RNG facility, we are leveraging homegrown innovation and existing resources into reliable, low-carbon energy while growing domestic clean fuel production and creating jobs – a win-win-win. This is about unlocking the full potential of London and all of Canada and building the country into an energy superpower that benefits every Canadian"

The Honourable Tim Hodgson
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

"London is helping build Canada's clean energy future. This investment will expand renewable natural gas production in our community, turning waste into reliable, low-carbon energy while creating local economic opportunities. It's good for London and good for Canada's energy security and competitiveness."

Peter Fragiskatos
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for London Centre

"Natural Resources Canada's investment through the Clean Fuels Fund was integral to making this expansion possible. Public-private partnerships like this play an important role in scaling clean energy infrastructure. The London expansion serves as a great example of how strategic government investment can help reduce emissions and create jobs while advancing Canada's circular economy."

Bill Caesar
President, Generate Upcycle

Quick Facts

• Following the $70 million expansion, the facility's total RNG production capacity is expected to produce 675,000 GJ per year, making a significant contribution to Canada's growing clean fuels sector.
• This project is funded by Natural Resources Canada's Clean Fuels Fund, which supports de-risking capital investment to build new or expand existing clean fuel production facilities. This includes feasibility and front-end engineering and design studies, supporting biomass supply chains, and aligning codes, standards and regulations related to the production, distribution and end-use of clean fuels.

Associated Links

• Clean Fuels Fund
• Generate Upcycle

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SOURCE Natural Resources Canada