{"id":2523,"date":"2023-06-07T19:10:11","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T19:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnrshefford.ca\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T21:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T21:40:11","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gnrshefford.ca\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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GNR Shefford Project<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Founded by Paul Sauv\u00e9<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Welcome to the forefront of renewable energy innovation, where the GNR Shefford project, a small-scale agricultural biomethanization site, embodies our commitment to a greener future.<\/strong> Under the leadership of Paul Sauv\u00e9, a Shefford-based entrepreneur and farmer, we are harnessing the potential of agricultural by-products to produce clean energy.<\/p>

The project, powered by a substantial $27 million investment<\/strong>, is nestled on a farm steeped in history and recognized as a heritage site under the Cultural Heritage Act.<\/p>

Our mission is to produce renewable natural gas from manure and other agricultural residues<\/strong>, thereby reducing<\/strong> greenhouse gas emissions<\/strong> and creating a circular economy<\/strong> by returning valuable nutrients to the land in the form of high-quality organic fertilizers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Global Expertise in Bioenergy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With Prodeval, we have a partner whose reputation in the biogas industry is both formidable and inspiring. Founded in 1990, Prodeval has revolutionized the way we think about and repurpose organic matter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

With S\u00e9bastien Paolozzi<\/strong> at the helm, this French bioenergy titan has made significant strides in reducing fossil fuel dependence by converting biogas into biomethane<\/strong>, achieving an impressive annual reduction<\/strong> of 741,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Prodeval stands out as a global entity thanks to its cutting-edge VALOPUR technology, which utilizes EVONIK SEPURAN\u00ae membranes for biogas upgrading, setting a global benchmark with efficiency rates exceeding 99.5%<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Prodeval’s credentials are as impressive as its commitment to environmental stewardship:<\/p>\n

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  • 350 employees<\/strong> in 2022, each contributing to a greener future.<\/li>\n
  • A turnover of 200 million Canadian dollars<\/strong> in 2022, reflecting the company’s robust growth and stability.<\/li>\n
  • 741,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided<\/strong> each year, highlighting their significant impact on the planet.<\/li>\n
  • 43,996 Nm\u00b3\/h of biomethane reinjected<\/strong> into the grid, demonstrating their substantial contribution to the energy network.<\/li>\n
  • Presence in 15 countries with 6 subsidiaries<\/strong> worldwide, reflecting the extent of their global footprint.<\/li>\n
  • 300 VALOPUR\u00ae biogas upgrading units in operation<\/strong>, each unit a testament to their innovation and engineering prowess.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Our Collective Vision<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    The fusion of GNR Shefford’s local impact and Prodeval’s global reach creates a vivid picture of our collective vision.<\/p>\n

    We are united in our goal to innovate within the renewable energy sector, reduce global carbon emissions, and foster sustainable growth in agriculture. Our collaboration is more than a business venture; it is a movement toward an ecologically balanced, energy-secure, and resilient future for Quebec.<\/p>\n

    By embracing the latest technologies and engineering, we are not just anticipating a better future, but actively laying the groundwork for its realization.<\/p>\n

    Join us on this journey toward sustainability, where every step we take is a leap for the health of our province, our country, and our planet.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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