The Régie des matières résiduelles du Lac-Saint-Jean (RWM) and Waga Energy have announced the signing of an agreement to implement an innovative RNG (Renewable Natural Gas) production project at the Hébertville-Station engineered landfill site (ELS).
Waga Energy will collaborate with the RWM, which manages the ELS serving 50 municipalities and the Mashteuiatsh community. This partnership includes the construction and operation of a WAGABOX® unit, capable of producing up to 188, 000 MMBtu/year of RNG —enough to power more than 2,280 homes. By capturing and upgrading biogas, the project will prevent the emission of 10,000 tons of CO₂ eq annually, contributing to the energy transition.
The Hébertville-Station ELS receives up to 203,500 tons of waste per year. Currently, its biogas is captured and flared. Starting in 2026, the WAGABOX® unit will purify this biogas and inject it into the gas grid, providing a renewable alternative to fossil natural gas for households and businesses in the region.
The project’s feasibility study was funded with CA$300,000 (€200,000) by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, and Energy through the Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program. This program is financed by the Electrification and Climate Change Fund, exclusively dedicated to combating climate change and implementing the measures outlined in the Green Economy Plan 2030. This initiative aligns with the provincial strategy to integrate 10% renewable natural gas into the natural gas grid by 2030.
This partnership represents Waga Energy’s fourth project in Quebec. Three WAGABOX® units are already operational in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, Cowansville, and Chicoutimi, with a fifth under construction in British Columbia. This new initiative reaffirms Waga Energy’s commitment to developing sustainable waste management solutions and renewable energy production in Canada.
“With this innovative project, the RMR is taking a decisive step toward maximizing the value of residual waste. By capturing and transforming landfill gas into renewable natural gas, we are directly contributing to Québec’s climate goals while providing a clean energy source. This partnership with Waga Energy reflects our vision of resource management focused on the future and beneficial for our region.”
Luc Simard, President of the RMR and Prefect of the Maria-Chapdelaine RCM.
“I’m thrilled about this collaboration with the RMR Lac-Saint-Jean. Together, we are working toward a more responsible management of landfill gas at the regional landfill of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. We commend the dedication of the RMR’s elected officials and teams to the energy transition, a core driver of Waga Energy’s growth. Our teams have already demonstrated their expertise with three projects in Québec and the ongoing construction in British Columbia. This new project reaffirms the attractiveness of our WAGABOX® technology and our commitment to supporting landfill operators in their transition efforts.”
Julie Flynn, CEO of Waga Energy Canada.