An aerial view of the Lethbridge Biogas plant. (Supplied by Lethbridge Biogas)

By David Opinko

Lethbridge Biogas undergoing $7-million expansion

Jul 22, 2020 | 1:49 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A local biofuel plant will soon be able to supply more fuel to the Lethbridge area and expand into the B.C. market.

Located on the eastern edge of the city, Lethbridge Biogas produces renewable electricity through the use of organic resources like manure and food processing by-products.

The expansion will introduce the company into the natural gas market by allowing biogas to be purified into pipeline-grade biomethane.

The fuel will be supplied into ATCO’s natural gas grid and to FortisBC.

Once the expansion is completed, Lethbridge Biogas will have the first full-scale, commercial renewable natural gas application in Alberta.

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“This expansion at our Lethbridge Biogas facility is another significant milestone in the history of our project,” says Lethbridge Biogas Director of Operations Stefan Michalski. “It is the result of dedication and very hard work from our team over many, many years to get our business established, not only in the Lethbridge area but beyond in the Canadian and North American context.”

“A lot of players in the RNG market were interested to become part of this expansion, as RNG has become a highly sought-after commodity to reduce the carbon footprint in the natural gas supply chain,” adds Michalski.

Lethbridge County Reeve Lorne Hickey says this is a very exciting announcement for the region.

“This year has certainly been challenging for many businesses, so we are encouraged to see Lethbridge Biogas going ahead with this expansion that will add value to our economy while continuing their commitment to sustainable, renewable energy.”

Lethbridge Biogas has been in operation in the industrial park since 2013.