Convertus receives provincial funding for waste-to-renewable gas plant in Ontario
The Ontario government has announced a major investment by the Convertus Group, which will invest more than $165 MM toward building a state-of-the-art biofuel facility in York Region. Supported by $2 MM in provincial funding through the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness stream, the project will convert organic waste into renewable natural gas. Provincial officials highlighted the investment as a sign of confidence in Ontario’s workforce, municipalities and growing leadership in waste processing and renewable energy.
Convertus, already one of North America’s largest organic waste management operators, will build Canada’s first facility using advanced technology to transform organic waste into renewable energy. The company plans to prioritize local suppliers during construction and operation, contributing to economic growth in the region. Local representatives, including MPP Caroline Mulroney, praised the project as a significant boost for York–Simcoe, bringing cutting-edge technology, new employment opportunities and long-term environmental benefits to the community.
The investment is part of the broader impact of Ontario’s Regional Development Program, launched in 2019 to help businesses adopt new technologies, invest in equipment, and strengthen competitiveness. To date, the program has driven more than $2.3 billion in new investments and created over 4,300 jobs across the province. Convertus CEO Mike Leopold emphasized that the York facility will set a national benchmark by incorporating CO₂ liquefaction technology, allowing the capture and conversion of emissions into food-grade liquid CO₂ for industrial use—further enhancing Ontario’s position in sustainable waste management and renewable energy production.
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