Waste services company Walker Industries has announced that it is in the final stages of commissioning its Niagara Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility – the largest of its kind in Ontario.

Once operational, the plant will capture and refine landfill gas into low-carbon RNG, providing enough clean energy for more than 8,750 homes while reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by 48,000 tonnes over the course of a year.

“The project represents our commitment to innovation and sustainability,” said Geordie Walker, President and CEO, Walker Industries. “For the past 20 years, we have been harnessing landfill gas into energy and we are excited to provide a consistent source of clean natural gas that can heat homes and support industrial activity for many years to come.”

Originally announced in 2020, the facility is a $50-million partnership with Comcor Environmental Ltd. and Enbridge Gas Inc. The new location has the necessary infrastructure to support the project, including a fully developed landfill gas capture and collection system and a direct connection to the Enbridge natural gas distribution system.

“The Niagara RNG facility celebrates a collaboration between industry leaders who have proven capacity and capability in energy and bio-gas utilization,” said Heidi Bredenholler-Prasad, Vice President of Engineering and Integrity, Enbridge Gas. “Enbridge Gas is proud to connect consumers to renewable sources of energy and, together, they are leading the way to a green energy future while stimulating economic growth.”

The Niagara RNG project supports the provincial government’s commitment to deliver innovative clean, affordable and renewable energy programs that reduce GHG emissions, and can also play a critical role supporting Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan.

“This project is a made-in-Ontario solution to reducing and converting landfill waste into affordable and reliable low-carbon energy,” said Energy Minister Todd Smith. “It’s a great example of how we’re using innovative solutions to diversify Ontario’s energy mix and support our energy transition, while fuelling economic growth and building a cleaner, sustainable future for all Ontarians.”

Walker is a fifth-generation, Niagara-based family-owned company that provides construction materials and services, emulsions, organics recovery, waste services, and renewable energy.