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Enerkem Inc. / Michel Chornet, Chef de la direction et Chef de la Direction Financière

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Active - Last Updated: 2025-04-17

Who is lobbying?

Enerkem Inc. (Address & business activities)

Michel Chornet, Chef de la direction et Chef de la Direction Financière

Responsible officer in previous versions
- Dominique Boies, Chef de la direction et Chef de la Direction Financière

Received government funding or funding expected in current financial year

Yes

Business Relationships

Enerkem Inc. is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Beneficiaries of the Lobbying Activity

Enerkem Inc. has the following subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking

Enerkem Alberta Biofuels LP (Address information)

What is being lobbied?

Subject Matter Details

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Subject matters	Details	Categories
Energy, Environment	Promotion of cleantech capital programs for the commercial scale-up of innovative clean technologies.	Policies or Program
Energy, Environment	Promotion of eco-fiscal measures to support the development and commercialisation of clean technologies and advanced biofuels in Canada, such as amending the Excise Tax Act to exempt advanced ethanol from the federal fuel excise tax and expanding the Renewable Energy Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) in the Income Tax Regulations to include advanced liquid biofuels.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Energy, Environment	Promotion of policies and programs to support market access for advanced biofuels	Policies or Program
Energy, Environment	Strategic Innovation Fund - Call to Action for High Emitting Sections Application Advocating for federal funding for a biorefinery and and hydrogen project in Quebec	Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Who is being lobbied?

Government Institutions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Invest in Canada Hub
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Senate of Canada
Transport Canada (TC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

Government institutions in previous versions
- Infrastructure Canada (INFC)

Communication techniques

Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:

Oral communication
Written communication

Who are the lobbyists?

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

Denis Arguin, Vice-president, Strategic Relationships | No public offices held
Michel Chornet, CEO | No public offices held

Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties

Maude Lauzon, Director, ESG and Sustainable Innovation | No public offices held

Lobbyists in previous versions
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
- Dominique Boies, Chef de la direction et Chef de la direction financière | No public offices held
- Michel Chornet, EVP, Technology & Global Commercialization | No public offices held
- Charles Tremblay, Vice-President, Project Delivery | No public offices held

Registration number: 958718-240241
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Monthly Communication Reports

What oral and arranged communications have taken place?

What oral and arranged communications have taken place?
Date	DPOH, Position Title \| Government Institution	Subject Matters
2024-10-24	Nina Sartor, Policy and Cabinet Affairs Advisor \| Conseillère en politiques et affaires du cabinet \| Office of the Minister of Transport \| Cabinet du ministre des transports, Transport Canada (TC)	Energy, Environment
2024-10-03	Joshua Swift, Policy Advisor \| Minister's Office, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)	Energy, Environment
2024-10-02	Gary Xie, Policy and BC Advisor \| Minister's Office, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	Energy, Environment
2024-09-25	Élyse Moisan, Regional Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN) Hannah Wilson, Policy Advisor \| Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)	Energy, Environment

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Enerkem Inc. - Address & business activities

Address:

1130, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Bureau 600
Montreal, QC H3A 2M8
Canada

Telephone number: 855-363-7536

Contact information in previous versions
- 1130, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
  Bureau 600
  Montreal, QC H3A 2M8
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 514-673-9220
- 1130, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
  Bureau 600
  Montreal, QC H3A 2M8
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 514-875-0284 Ext. 231
- 1130, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
  Bureau 1500
  Montreal, QC H3A 2M8
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 514-875-0284 Ext. 231
- 1130, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
  Bureau 1400
  Montreal, QC H3A 2M8
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 514-875-0284 Ext. 231
- 1010 rue Sherbrooke ouest #1610
  Montreal, QC H3A 2R7
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 514-875-0284 Ext. 231
- 615 Bl. Rene-Levesque Ouest #820
  Montreal, QC H3B 1P5
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 514-875-0284 Ext. 222

Description of activities:
Enerkem develops renewable biofuels and chemicals from waste. Through the combination of a unique thermochemical technology platform and community-based advanced facilities, Enerkem addresses the challenges of oil dependence and waste disposal. Enerkem operates 2 plants in Canada: a demonstration facility in Westbury, Quebec and the world’s first commercial scale MSW-to-biofuels and chemicals plant in Edmonton. Enerkem is developing its next commercial plant in Varennes, and is launching several initiatives to export its clean technology around the world. These plants will produce biofuels and renewable chemicals.

Descriptions of the corporation's activity in previous versions:
- Enerkem develops renewable biofuels and chemicals from waste. Through the combination of a unique thermochemical technology platform and community-based advanced facilities, Enerkem addresses the challenges of oil dependence and waste disposal. Enerkem operates 2 plants in Canada: a demonstration facility in Westbury, Quebec and the world’s first commercial scale MSW-to-biofuels and chemicals plant in Edmonton. Enerkem is developing its next commercial plant in Varennes, and is launching several initiatives to export its clean technology around the world. These plants will produce methanol and cellulosic ethanol.
- Enerkem develops renewable biofuels and chemicals from waste. Through the combination of a unique thermochemical technology platform and community-based advanced facilities, Enerkem addresses the challenges of oil dependence and waste disposal. Enerkem operates 2 plants in Quebec, Canada: a commercial demonstration facility in Westbury, and a pilot plant in Sherbrooke. Enerkem’s first full-scale commercial facility is currently beginning operations in Edmonton, Alberta and similar projects are under development in Pontotoc, Mississippi and Varennes, Quebec. These plants will produce methanol and cellulosic ethanol.
- Enerkem develops renewable biofuels and chemicals from waste. Through the combination of a unique thermochemical technology platform and community-based advanced facilities, Enerkem addresses the challenges of oil dependence and waste disposal. Enerkem operates 2 plants in Quebec, Canada: a commercial demonstration facility in Westbury, and a pilot plant in Sherbrooke. Enerkem’s first full-scale commercial facility is currently under construction in Edmonton, Alberta and similar projects are under development in Pontotoc, Mississippi and Varennes, Quebec. These plants will produce methanol and cellulosic ethanol.
- Based in Canada, Enerkem is pioneering a new line of chemicals and fuels made from garbage instead of oil or other fossil fuels. Enerkem’s cost-effective conversion technology transforms waste - such as unrecyclable household garbage, demolition debris and used utility poles - into chemical-grade syngas, which is used to create biomethanol, cellulosic ethanol and other intermediate chemicals that form our everyday products. The company currently operates two facilities in Quebec, began construction of a municipal waste-to-biofuels plant in Alberta and is developing other projects in Canada and in the U.S.
- Based in Canada, Enerkem is pioneering a new line of chemicals and fuels made from garbage instead of oil or other fossil fuels. Enerkem’s cost-effective conversion technology transforms waste - such as unrecyclable household garbage, demolition debris and used utility poles - into chemical-grade syngas, which is used to create advanced ethanol, bioacetates and other intermediate chemicals that form our everyday products. The company currently operates two facilities in Quebec and in 2010, began construction of a municipal waste-to-biofuels plant in Alberta. In 2011, Enerkem expects to break ground on a similar facility in Mississippi for which it is receiving financial support from the USDA and U.S. DOE.
- Basé au Canada, Enerkem est un chef de file mondial dans le développement et la production de carburants liquides avancés et de produits chimiques verts. Enerkem est une compagnie privée qui a l’appui financier majoritaire d’investisseurs institutionnels, spécialisés dans les technologies propres ou industriels, incluant Rho Ventures, Braemar Energy Venture, Waste Management, Cycle Capital et BDR Capital.
- Basé au Canada, Enerkem est un chef de file mondial dans le développement et la production de carburants liquides avancés et de produits chimiques verts. Enerkem est une compagnie privée qui a l’appui financier majoritaire d’investisseurs institutionnels et spécialisés dans les technologies propres, incluant Rho Ventures, Braemar Energy Venture et BDR Capital.

End date of the last completed financial year: 2023-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Alberta Innovates - Energy & Env Solution	$2,250,000.00	No
Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework	$83,000.00	No
Fonds d'action québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)	$30,000.00	Yes
Natural Ressources Canada - Sky is the Limit	$2,500,000.00	No

Date Modified:: 2025-04-30

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - In-house Corporation

Enerkem Inc. / Michel Chornet, Chef de la direction et Chef de la Direction Financière

Who is lobbying?

Enerkem Inc. (Address & business activities)

Received government funding or funding expected in current financial year

Business Relationships

Beneficiaries of the Lobbying Activity

Enerkem Inc. has the following subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking

What is being lobbied?

Subject Matter Details

Who is being lobbied?

Government Institutions

Communication techniques

Who are the lobbyists?

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

What oral and arranged communications have taken place?

12-Month Lobbying Summary - In-house Corporation

Enerkem Inc. / Michel Chornet, Chef de la direction et Chef de la Direction Financière

Enerkem Inc. (Address & business activities)

Received government funding or funding expected in current financial year

Business Relationships

Beneficiaries of the Lobbying Activity

Enerkem Inc. has the following subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking

Subject Matter Details

Government Institutions

Communication techniques

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

Enerkem Inc. - Address & business activities

Enerkem Alberta Biofuels LP