West Coast Bioenergy Guild
The West Coast Bioenergy Guild is a monthly networking event for the stakeholders in the bioenergy sector.
Upcoming Event
About the Special Guest:
Scott Treadwell joined SixRing in 2022 as President, leading all operational, finance, and development activities. He began his career as a Naval Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy, where he served for five years in operational roles both domestically and overseas, including supporting Canada’s NATO commitments.
Transitioning to the private sector, Scott spent nine years in the Oil and Gas industry, including five years in field operations as well as roles in Sales and Projects. He completed his MBA in 2009 and began working in Capital Markets as an equity research analyst covering the Energy Services and Technology sector with a North American focus.
In 2017, Scott moved to a corporate role in the Energy Services industry, where he was responsible for corporate strategy and capital markets functions, including working on transactions totaling over $1 billion. In 2021, Scott entered the start-up space, joining a plant-based protein startup before moving to SixRing.
Scott holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical and Materials Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada and an MBA with a Finance specialization from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary. Scott and his wife, Danna, have three children and make their home in Calgary.
About the Presentation: "Unlocking Nature’s Energy: Reinventing Biofuels and Sustainable Materials"
The presentation will focus on SixRing’s innovative technology transforming underutilized lignocellulosic biomass into valuable products like biofuels, sustainable aviation fuel, and advanced materials. Key highlights included their patented delignification process, which operates at ambient conditions, significantly enhancing process efficiency and product yields. The presentation also showcased their successful third-party validation studies, demonstrating substantial increases in methane production from their cellulose-derived supplements, emphasizing their bioenergy approach’s scalability and sustainability
About SixRing Inc.
SixRing specializes in innovative, sustainable chemistry, transforming biomass into high-value products through patented low-energy processes. Their technology efficiently converts biomass into intermediates, biofuels, and advanced materials under ambient conditions, reducing emissions. Products include high-purity cellulose, cellulosic ethanol, and LHDO—a valuable bio-crude. SixRing’s mission is to address global challenges such as climate change and energy security through research, piloting, and global partnerships.
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: “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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