Enerkem announces new board member

25-Oct-2011 - Enerkem Inc. announced that Larry MacDonald has joined its board of directors. Mr. MacDonald spent 30 years at NOVA Chemicals Corporation in senior executive functions.“We are honoured to have Larry join our board of directors. With his extensive knowledge of the chemicals market, Larry ...

Enerkem announces total financing reached C$88 (US$90) million in 2011

Additional C$29 (US$30) million recently raised

02-Aug-2011 - Enerkem Inc. announced the closing of C$29 (US$30) million in additional financing through corporate equity (C$14.5 million) and corporate debt (C$14.2 million) transactions. As part of the equity financing round, The Westly Group, Fondaction CSN and Quince Associates, L.P. join existing ...

Enerkem Technology to Convert Waste into Biofuels and Green Chemicals at New Research Facility

Advanced energy research facility in Edmonton, Alberta, will lead to more sustainable products

28-Jun-2011 - Enerkem participated in the opening of the Advanced Energy Research Facility located in Edmonton, Alberta. Enerkem provides the core technology for this world-class research center, which is the result of a partnership with the Government of Alberta and the City of Edmonton. Funding for the ...

Enerkem announces arrival of new senior management team member

01-Mar-2011 - Enerkem announced the appointment of Jean-François Normand as Vice President, Project Management.Prior to joining Enerkem, Jean-François Normand was a Director at Voith Hydro (previously Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation), where he managed multiple hydroelectric projects and also launched its ...

Enerkem strengthens its growth strategy with addition to its management team

17-Jan-2011 - Enerkem announced the appointment of Philippe Burton as Vice President, Human Resources.Philippe is a seasoned executive in human resources, with over 16 years of experience cumulated from various roles in an array of industrial and manufacturing sectors. He was most recently Managing Director, ...

Enerkem adds two new executive roles to growing North American presence

18-Nov-2010 - Enerkem announced the appointment of Dirk E. Andreas as Senior Vice President of Business Development, North America. In addition, Patrice Ouimet, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, is promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Dirk was most recently the Managing Director ...

Enerkem Announces Construction Start of World’s First Municipal Waste-to-Biofuels Facility in Edmonton, Alberta

02-Sep-2010 - Enerkem Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony to signify the start of construction of its municipal waste-to-biofuels facility with its partners, the City of Edmonton and the Government of Alberta. Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach, Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel and Enerkem Chief Executive Officer ...

Enerkem Announces New Board Director

Timothy J. Cesarek of Waste Management Joins Enerkem’s Board

29-Apr-2010 - Enerkem announced the expansion of its board of directors. Timothy J. Cesarek, managing director in the Organic Growth Group of Waste Management, Inc., joined the company as a Director. As announced last February, Waste Management became a strategic investor in Enerkem during the company’s last ...

Enerkem appoints new Chief Financial Officer

23-Feb-2010 - Enerkem Inc. announced that Mr. Patrice Ouimet has joined the company as Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ouimet brings a wealth of knowledge to Enerkem's current seasoned team of executives, with substantial experience in corporate strategy, corporate development and investment ...

Enerkem announces first commercial-scale biofuels and biochemicals plant is entering start-up phase

14-Jan-2009 - Enerkem Inc., an advanced biofuels and biochemicals technology company, announced that its first commercial-scale plant located in Westbury, Quebec, is entering the start-up phase with the production of its clean conditioned synthesis gas. Construction on the plant began in October 2007 and the ...