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The Cargo Not Taken: How Licella and Shell Are Unlocking Stranded Feedstocks

New technologies are transforming low-value forestry residues and mixed waste plastics into renewable fuels, with Licella’s Cat-HTR process converting wet feedstocks into stable biocrude without energy-intensive drying. Projects like Arbios Biotech in Prince George, demonstrate how wood residues can be turned into a tradable fuel, while advances in refining capabilities are enabling the upgrading of …

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B.C. Company Aims to Speed Up Biogas Production

Vertogen Technologies, a Vancouver-based company, received a $500,000 investment from NorthX Climate Tech to accelerate pilot testing and deployment of its Renewable Natural Gas Accelerator at a British Columbia wastewater treatment plant. The proprietary technology reduced anaerobic digestion processing times by up to 90%, converting organic waste into biogas in less than two days compared …

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B.C. LCFS Chain of Custody Consultation Opens for Feedback

The B.C. Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions invited feedback on its Chain of Custody Requirements Intentions Paper under the Low Carbon Fuels Act, as part of ongoing consultations to improve the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The consultation seeks input from fuel producers, suppliers, and other stakeholders on current industry practices, including mass balance accounting …

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Canada’s Clean Fuels Market: 2025 Clarified the Framework, 2026 Tests It

In 2025, Canadian policymakers made targeted adjustments to the Clean Fuel Regulations that clarified credit creation, verification, and reporting, helping reduce uncertainty for market participants. Rather than expanding ambition, the focus remained on improving regulatory clarity and consistency, alongside introducing measures such as a temporary biofuel production incentive and maintaining industrial carbon pricing through the …

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Delta Air Lines Softens SAF Targets Amid Policy Uncertainty

Delta Air Lines scaled back its sustainable aviation fuel targets, shifting its previous goals of reaching 10% SAF use by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050 to aspirational status. The move reflected slower industry uptake linked to a lack of consistent policy support, particularly following a change in U.S. administration priorities. Despite this adjustment, …

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SUBLIME Energie Launched On-Farm Biogas Liquefaction System

SUBLIME Energie launched “Charlie,” the world’s first system capable of liquefying biogas directly on farms, at a site in Brittany, France. The technology enabled on-farm anaerobic digestion to produce renewable fuel without relying on gas grid infrastructure by increasing biogas energy density for transport to centralized hubs. The system processed approximately 180 tonnes of bioLNG …

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Microsoft Pauses New Carbon Removal Purchases Amid Market Uncertainty

Microsoft paused new carbon removal purchasing agreements following a recent deal for 620,000 tonnes of carbon removal from an Indigenous-owned project in Saskatchewan. The decision, described as part of a portfolio review, created uncertainty across the carbon dioxide removal market, where Microsoft accounted for 90% of all durable contracted volume in 2025. With many developers …

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Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Highlight Opportunities for Bioenergy

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz highlighted the vulnerability of global energy and fertilizer supply chains, with the route handling a significant share of oil, LNG, and fertilizer exports from the Middle East. Limited pipeline alternatives and rising transport constraints also posed risks to global markets, including higher fertilizer costs and downstream impacts on agriculture …

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IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Releases Biofuel News Issue 70

IEA Bioenergy Task 39 released Issue 70 of its Biofuel News, highlighting recent developments in biofuels for transport. The issue covers technology readiness of biomass-based fuels, insights on sugarcane ethanol, and a country report on Ireland, along with industry perspectives on biofuel production and deployment trends. Learn More

BC-SMART Released Newsletter Issue No. 16

BC-SMART released its latest newsletter summarizing its 2026 Annual Workshop at UBC, where policymakers, industry, and researchers discussed progress and challenges in decarbonizing long-distance transport fuels. Key discussions highlighted slower-than-expected SAF scale-up, the critical role of refineries, and the need for stronger policy alignment to enable investment and accelerate low-carbon fuel production in Canada. Read …

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Tasha Booth

Project Director

Tasha Booth comes with a strong background in developing and managing educational programs in the non-profit sector. Currently, at BC Bioenergy Network, she leads curriculum development for micro-credential courses, overseeing each project from concept through launch and ongoing improvement. She collaborates with subject matter experts to ensure content quality and manages all aspects of project execution, including partnerships, timelines, budgets, and reporting.

Previously, as a Continuing Education Coordinator at Engineers and Geoscientists BC, Tasha developed programs in environmental sustainability, mining, and equity, diversity, and inclusion. Her experience spans university and regulatory settings, focusing on collaboration, innovation, and building strategic partnerships. Tasha is passionate about creating impactful learning experiences that support professional growth. She holds a Business Administration degree from BCIT.

Petra Srutkova​

Business and Marketing Manager

Petra graduated from the Czech University of Life Sciences in 2016 with a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Rural Development in Tropics and Subtropics. She worked for the Czech Development Agency as a grants administrator for projects in the Czech Republic and partnering countries. In this role, Petra facilitated collaboration among the government, NGOs, and the academic sector, supporting initiatives that promoted awareness of development cooperation and capacity building. Her work took her to Moldova and Zambia.

As an adrenaline and safety enthusiast, Petra completed “Survival Training for Journalists and Humanitarian Aid Workers,” organized by the Czech Armed Forces. She later moved to Vancouver in 2019, where she enjoyed exploring Canadian nature and engaging in sports. Passionate about travelling and animal rights, she continues to seek new experiences.

Currently, as the Business and Marketing Manager at BC Bioenergy Network, Petra oversees marketing and communications, events, finances, reporting, and administration.

Ralohn Hunt

Project Director

Growing up on an orchard in the Okanagan, Ralohn cultivated a strong interest for sustainability and natural systems that sparked a seven-year career as an environmental professional in the energy industry. Throughout his experience at a consultancy firm, he built a proven track record of delivering small and large-scale projects on time and within budget for over 30 clients on 50+ projects. He completed a Master of Engineering Leadership in Green Bio-Products from the University of British Columbia in 2017 and holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Calgary. As Project Director, he will support and deliver on the advancement of renewable and bio-based products through collaboration with BC Bioenergy Network’s community of businesses and innovators.

In addition to his passion for the bioeconomy and sustainability, Ralohn is an avid biker, adventurer and volunteer for a variety of personal and professional interests.

Paul Austin

Director

Paul is a Business and Corporate Development Executive in advanced technology enabled infrastructure projects, systems, products and services.

Paul has worked throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia in private and public sectors, as well as not-for-profit organizations. Building international commercial alliances and investment relationships has been his focus while working for the Federal Government of Canada and its affiliates, in addition to executive roles with several foreign multi-nationals and Canadian corporations, including Mitsubishi Corporation, Hughes Aircraft Company, Telus and MDSI Mobile Data Systems Inc. Currently, Paul is with Fort Capital Partners, a Vancouver based boutique investment bank serving clients’ advisory and capital raising needs across a broad spectrum of industries. Prior to joining Fort Capital, Paul served as Regional Director for Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), a $1B+ foundation created by the Government of Canada focusing upon demonstration of pre-commercial technologies to deliver cleaner air, water, soil and reduction in greenhouse gases. Paul maintains a global network of corporate strategic, institutional and family office venture capital investors and government agencies and connects investors with private Canadian companies seeking growth capital.

Paul graduated from Queens University in Economics and completed an executive marketing program at UCLA. He loves living and learning in Vancouver, a leading centre for knowledge-based industries that is coupled with unsurpassed variety and access to outdoor activities in the Pacific Northwest.

Scott Stanners

Director

Dr. Scott Stanners has worked for over fifteen years in bioenergy technology evaluation and investment and has grown a 4,000+ network in the bioenergy sector. Scott serves as Executive Director at BC Bioenergy Network, a not-for-profit funding agency that has invested over $20 million in first-of-its-kind bioenergy demonstrations in B.C. Scott previously worked for a US-based technology marketing company and a Canadian engineering and management consulting company.

Scott is past-President of Pacific Energy Innovation Association; Managing Director of West Coast Bioenergy Guild; former Board Member at Canada, Australia & New Zealand Business Association; and Advisor at Eagle Energy. Scott has contributed as a mentor in the BC Innovation Council New Ventures Competition and Connecting Environmental Professionals, and as an interviewer for the Doctor of Medicine Program at UBC. Scott was awarded a PhD and a Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Enterprise from the University of Sydney, Australia in 2008, a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Calgary in 2000, and a professional Master of Business Administration from the University of British Columbia in 2022.

David Bennett​

Director

David A. Bennett is Director, Renewable Gas and Low Carbon Fuels for FortisBC Energy Inc.
He is responsible for providing leadership to growing our renewable energy portfolio, which is a key component focused on our transition to a low-carbon future. In his former role he was responsible for all corporate and customer communications and public affairs including municipal, provincial and federal government and indigenous relations, including managing FortisBC’s consultation on its major infrastructure projects.

David has been involved in the energy industry for over 30 years, holding positions with Shell Canada, Westcoast Energy and FortisBC. During that time, his roles have included work in marketing and customer service, gas supply, business development, energy efficiency and conservation programs, public affairs and communications.
David is a Director on the Surrey Board of Trade, the Private Sector Co-Chair of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, a member of the Executive Committee and Policy Chair of the National Electricity Roundtable and Chair of the Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.

David holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Victoria with a double major in economics and computer science.

Vivian Kan

Director

Vivian Kan is a Director in the Cleantech Practice at BDC Capital Inc. Vivian has over 15 years of experience in business development, structuring, risk analysis, and commercial and corporate finance. She has helped some of Canada’s top exporters and emerging global entrepreneurs in sectors ranging from cleantech, oil and gas, mining, transportation, infrastructure, light manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace, forestry pulp and paper, and consumer products. Vivian holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Calgary and has completed the Certificate in Carbon Finance from the University of Toronto’s Centre for Environment.

Dave Schick

Chairperson

Dave Schick is the Vice President of the Canadian Fuels Association. He has worked in the downstream energy business for over 30 years, primarily for a major integrated oil company in a variety of government relations, marketing, systems development, planning and finance roles, including his position as the Director of Policy and External Affairs at Parkland Fuel Corporation. Dave is active in the development of environmental policy at the federal, provincial and local levels. Recent activities include technical development of the Clean Fuel Standard and evolving the B.C. Low Carbon Fuel Standard to meet CleanBC targets. He has served as chair of the B.C. Used Oil Management Association for over 11 years.