West Coast Bioenergy Guild
The West Coast Bioenergy Guild is a monthly networking event for the stakeholders in the bioenergy sector.
Upcoming Event
BC Bioenergy Network (BCBN) invites you to attend the West Coast Bioenergy Guild, with special guest Stefan Muller, Chief Operating Officer at Arbios Biotech.
Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11 AM PT.
About the Special Guest
Chief Operating Officer
Stefan Muller is a senior strategic leader and project delivery executive with more than 20 years of experience driving large-scale decarbonization projects from concept to completion. As Chief Operating Officer at Arbios Biotech, he leads operations, technology development and project delivery in the forest-based biomass industry, with a long-range goal of maximizing the economic and environmental value of residuals. A chemical engineer by training, Stefan holds both a BEng and MEng from McGill University and is the co-inventor on several patents. He has also served on the advisory boards of the Clean Energy Research Centre and the UNBC School of Engineering, bringing his expertise to the next generation of green energy leaders.
Prior to joining Arbios Biotech, Stefan served as President of Vyterra Renewables and as SVP Project Engineering at Ensyn, where he oversaw the design, engineering and construction of Canada’s largest biofuel facility. His career spans senior roles across engineering, business development, operations and research and development, giving him a rare ability to see complex projects from every angle. Stefan is known for building purpose-driven teams that are deeply aligned with a company’s strategy and culture; his passion for swift, decisive action on climate is matched only by his talent for getting things done. When he’s not leading the charge on decarbonization, he’ll be the first to admit he’s never met a spreadsheet he didn’t like.
About the Presentation
Arbios and Licella: Leading the Global Commercialization of HTL Technology
What does it actually take to build the world’s largest biomass-based hydrothermal liquefaction facility in the heart of British Columbia? Stefan Muller, COO of Arbios Biotech, takes us behind the curtain of one of Canada’s most ambitious decarbonization projects, sharing the full journey from vision to operational reality at the Chuntoh Ghuna facility in Prince George. Powered by Licella’s proprietary Cat-HTRTM technology, Arbios is transforming underutilized forest biomass into high-quality renewable bio-oil with the potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to fossil fuels; fuelling hard-to-abate sectors like aviation and marine shipping that the world is counting on to decarbonize. But this isn’t just a story about technology. It’s a story about partnership, perseverance and what it truly takes to move a breakthrough idea from the drawing board to boots on the ground; including building meaningful relationships with the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, navigating the complexities of first-of-kind project delivery, and proving that British Columbia can lead the world in the bioenergy revolution.
About the West Coast Bioenergy Guild
The objective is for attendees to share knowledge and develop relationships. This foundation will accelerate the sector.
Established in 2009, the Guild is a monthly social gathering in the bioenergy/cleantech sector. A key opinion leader from the bioenergy/cleantech sector is invited to share their insights to enrich the community. Examples of previous Special Guests include Jack Saddler (UBC-Forestry), Don Roberts (Nawitka Capital), Paul Austin (Fort Capital), and Ken Shields (Conifex Timber).
The Guild is aimed at passionate people in the bioenergy/cleantech sector in BC. Students are welcome to attend. Attendees are encouraged to invite colleagues.
For online events, the introduction commences at 11:00 AM PT, followed by a presentation by the Special Guest and a question-and-answer session. The event concludes at 12:00 PM PT.
Do you have a recommendation for a Special Guest at the West Coast Bioenergy Guild? BCBN is accepting endorsements for individuals who are passionate about the bioeconomy and have insights to share. Recommendations can be made below.
The monthly event provides a relaxed atmosphere to share ideas, learn, and expand networks. The event is open to the general public, free to attend, and an opportunity to see a real-time presentation by a key opinion leader in the bioenergy sector. For further information and updates, please request to join our Linkedin Group, or join the mailing list through our Newsletter signup.
Past Presentations
Presentation topic: “What Is Going On with SAF in Canada?”
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Presentation topic: “Montana Renewables: Decarbonization, Production, and Distribution of Low-CI Fuels”
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Presentation topic: “Market-Ready Cellulosic Biomass-to-Liquids Pathways for Renewable Diesel and SAF”
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Presentation topic: “Pacific Ag as Crop Residue Feedstock Supplier and Developer of the Sunnyside RNG Project in Sunnyside, WA”
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Presentation topic: “Change Runs on Renewables”
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Presentation topic: “Understanding the BC OBPS and How to Monetize Your Credit”
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Presentation topic: “The Continuing Journey to Produce Low Carbon Fuels at the Burnaby Refinery”
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Presentation topic: “Low Carbon, High Efficiency: Shipping Compliance Made Easy for Bioenergy”
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Presentation topic: “Biofuels in 2025 – Why is this still so hard?”
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Presentation topic: “Exploring the Unknown Unknowns: BC’s Low Carbon Fuels Market Under Uncertainty”
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Presentation topic: “A Lower Carbon Gas System: Looking Back and Looking Forward”
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Presentation topic: “Pathways to Decarbonize Canadian Propane”
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Presentation topic: “Unlocking Nature’s Energy: Reinventing Biofuels and Sustainable Materials”
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Presentation topic: “US Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge”
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Presentation topic: “Low-Carbon Fuel Policy: What Have We Learned Along the Way?”
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Presentation topic: “The Impending Agricultural Residue Biomass Rush”
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Presentation topic: “Parkland coprocessing and how we move ideas forward against the normal human resistance to change: Vol. II”
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Presentation topic: “State of Play: Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations”
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Presentation topic: “Applying life cycle assessment (LCA) to understanding the environmental impacts of bioenergy systems: What can we learn from the current practices?”
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Presentation topic: “Campus heating: Carbon challenges”
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Presentation topic: “Parkland coprocessing and how we move ideas forward against the normal human resistance to change”
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Presentation topic: “Argus North American Biofuels, LCFS & Carbon Markets Conference – making new relationships with Canada”
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Presentation topic: “BC Transportation Energy from 2010 to 2035”
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Dr. Mahmood Ebadian, and Dr. Mohsen Mandegari
Presentation topic: “Decarbonizing the Canadian Rail Sector; with a focus on bio-based diesel and the opportunities and challenges”
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Presentation topic: “Bioenergy Development Opportunities in Canada and the IEA Roadmap ‘Net Zero Emissions by 2050’”
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Presentation topic: “How Do We Decarbonize Long Distance Transport During/After COVID-19?”
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Presentation topic: “Canola as a Feedstock for Low Carbon Fuels”
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Presentation topic: “Introduction to the B.C. Low Carbon Fuel Standard”
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Presentation topic: ” FPInnovations: Accelerating the Bioeconomy’s Growth as a Solution to Greenhouse Gases”
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Presentation topic: “Federal Clean Fuel Standard: Opportunities and Challenges for Non-fossil Clean Fuel Sectors”
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Presentation Topic: “Bioenergy’s Role in Low Carbon Buildings of the Future”
Presentation Description: The presentation highlighted options to lower carbon heat in B.C. such as renewable gas, biomass fuels and other bioheat projects.
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Presentation Topic: “Low Carbon Policies – Adapting the Transportation Fuel Infrastructure”
Presentation Description: The presentation described the role of Canadian climate policies, and outlined how adaptation of the existing energy infrastructure will be key in meeting consumer needs while avoiding unintended consequences.
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Presentation Topic: “The Changing Face of the Bioeconomy”
Presentation Description: The presentation described adapting industrial symbiosis for the bioeconomy, and related the bioeconomy to competitiveness, climate change, and the circular economy. The presentation also addressed value chain gaps to maximize the potential for long-term bioeconomy competitiveness,
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