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 November West Coast Bioenergy Guild with Special Guest Katie Kachur, Vice-President of Government Relations (West) at the Canadian Propane Association. Our Special Guest’s presentation topic is “Pathways to Decarbonize Canadian Propane.”
About the Special Guest:
Katie Kachur is a dynamic public affairs strategist and thought leader with experience in advocacy, lobbying, policy development and communications in the energy sector. Katie is currently the Vice President of Western Canada for Government Relations for the Canadian Propane Association (CPA) where she engages in policy at all levels of government and works with members to design and implement sustainable energy policies. After graduating with her Masters from Public Administration from the University of Victoria she began her career in the energy sector at an environmental non-profit organization (The Pembina Institute) as an oil sands policy analyst. She found her passion in the energy sector and continued her journey at the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), Canada’s largest energy association, spending her time on the sustainability, communications, and oil sands teams before joining TC Energy, one of the largest North American pipeline companies. She has a proven track record in cultivating alliances and advancing federal and provincial advocacy initiatives. Her strengths include an ability to build consensus; clarify and articulate the business implications of public policy; and engage effectively with senior executives, governments, advocates, industry, and other associations.
Katie has served on the Board of Directors for Calgary Reads, a non-profit childhood literacy organization and currently serves as a Community Member for Hull Services and CanLearn Society. Katie has an undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Calgary where she played for the University of Calgary Dinos varsity soccer team.
One of the reasons Katie is passionate about the energy industry is the opportunity and innovation that continues to grow out of the sector. Katie is engaged in a multitude of career development initiatives related to the energy sector, as she is passionate about her work and the opportunities the sector will continue to provide for the next generation of leaders.
About the Presentation:
Pathways to Decarbonize Canadian Propane
Katie Kachur will present new research surrounding decarbonization pathways for Canadian propane. Large scale quantities of renewable propane or biopropane, or other biofuels that can be blended with propane such as bio dimethylether (bioDME) will need to be produced for propane to be decarbonized. Ms. Kachur will describe where we are today, what we know about existing lifecycle emissions of conventional propane, lifecycle emissions associated with different possible production pathways, and what it would take to develop first-of-kind renewable propane production facilities and distribution networks in Canada.
About Canadian Propane Association:
The CPA is the national association for the propane industry, representing companies in every region of the country and in every sector of the industry. Its members are an influential group, including producers, wholesalers, transporters, retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers of equipment and appliances, as well as associated industries.
Save the Date for In-Person Guild in December!
BC Bioenergy Network (BCBN) invites you to attend the special in-person West Coast Bioenergy Guild with Special Guest David Bennett, Director of Renewable Gas and Low Carbon Fuels at FortisBC. The Guild will take place in downtown Vancouver on Tuesday, December 10th, at 6 PM PT. Stay tuned for details!
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).
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: “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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