PlanET to Supply Anaerobic Digestion Technology for Convertus
PlanET to Supply Anaerobic Digestion Technology for Flagship Convertus York Biofuels Facility
April 22, 2025.
St. Catharines, Ontario. PlanET Biogas Solutions Inc. (PlanET) is proud to announce its role as the supplier of anaerobic digestion technology for the state-of-the-art Convertus York Biofuels Facility, scheduled to open in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, in 2027. The facility will process pre and post-consumer food waste into biogas which will then be upgraded to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG).
This landmark project, developed by Convertus Group in collaboration with the Regional Municipality of York, has been in design and planning for the past two years and officially broke ground late 2024, marking the beginning of construction on a facility that will redefine organic waste processing in the region.
As a key technology partner, PlanET will provide:
- Four anaerobic digesters
- Five pre-storage tanks
- A heat recovery system with heat pumps
- Digestate screening, pasteurization systems and pumping skids
“This project represents a major step forward in sustainable infrastructure, and we’re proud to be part of it,” said Mike Muffels, PlanET Program Director, Organics. “Collaborating with Convertus Group and the Regional Municipality of York has been a rewarding experience, and we’re excited to deliver reliable technology that will turn food waste into valuable resources.”
Once operational, the York Biofuels Facility will process up to 165,000 tonnes per year of post-consumer Source Separated Organics (SSO) and pre-consumer food waste. The facility is expected to generate up to 350,000 gigajoules (GJ) of RNG annually—enough to power approximately 5,000 homes. In doing so, it will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 115,000 metric tonnes of CO₂ each year. Additionally, the facility will produce around 165,000 tonnes of nutrient-rich fertilizer annually for local agricultural use, effectively closing the loop on organic waste.
“Our team is thrilled to contribute PlanET’s proven anaerobic digestion technology to this transformative project,” said Derek Hundert, President of PlanET in North America. “The Convertus York Biofuels Facility embodies the kind of forward-thinking, closed-loop approach to waste and energy that we’re passionate about supporting.”
About PlanET
Servicing North America since 2006, and with a team of over 55 dedicated employees across North America, PlanET delivers world-class design and technology solutions focused on harnessing various feedstocks and underutilized organic residuals such as food waste into renewable energy and fertilizer. Beyond technology supply, PlanET offers comprehensive operational services and support, including biological lab testing, operator training, customized preventative maintenance packages, tank cleanouts and desulfurization products to keep digesters running efficiently and reliably over the long term. PlanET continues to expand our local footprint along with our ability to process feedstocks that our technology will convert into Renewable Natural Gas and next generation biofuels. Globally, PlanET has designed, constructed and serviced 870+ AD systems including 150+ AD to RNG plants.
Visit planET-biogas.com to learn more about PlanET.
Concept photos of the future Convertus York Biofuels Facility with PlanET Digesters
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