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Sep 3, 2025

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Enerkem Charts Bold Global Path Forward Following Financial Restructuring

Turning Waste into Resource

May 28, 2025

POSITION PAPER

Turning Waste into Resource

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May 28, 2025

POSITION PAPER

A Clear Path to a Net Zero Europe

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Jan 29, 2025

PRESS RELEASE

Ecoplanta Receives Approval: A Major Step Forward with Enerkem’s Groundbreaking Waste-to-Methanol Technology

Technip Energies and Enerkem formalize collaboration to advance waste-to-sustainable fuels and circular chemicals technology

Oct 24, 2024

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Technip Energies and Enerkem formalize collaboration to advance waste-to-sustainable fuels and circular chemicals technology

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Jul 10, 2024

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Enerkem Announces Appointment of New CEO

Enerkem Alberta Biofuels

Jan 30, 2024

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Enerkem to Retire its Edmonton Biofuels Facility

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Aug 1, 2023

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Enerkem and Technip Energies Join Forces on Waste-to-Biofuels and Circular Chemicals Technology Deployment

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Jul 25, 2023

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Dimeta and Enerkem Collaborate on Large Scale Waste-to-DME Projects in Europe and the USA

Luc J. Messier joins Enerkem as Chief Operating Officer

Jun 6, 2022

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Luc J. Messier joins Enerkem as Chief Operating Officer

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Apr 13, 2022

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NOVA Chemicals and Enerkem Advance Commercialization of Made-in-Alberta Chemical Recycling Technology

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Apr 6, 2022

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Enerkem closes $255 million financing round to drive its growth

Ecoplanta signs grant agreement with the European Commission under the Innovation Fund

Apr 1, 2022

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Ecoplanta signs grant agreement with the European Commission under the Innovation Fund

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Mar 30, 2022

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Enerkem wins “The sky’s the limit challenge”

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Nov 17, 2021

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The Ecoplanta project, the only Spanish candidacy pre-selected by the European Commission Innovation Fund

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Nov 12, 2021

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Enerkem achieves a major breakthrough by producing sustainable aviation fuel from local forest biomass

From Waste-to-Chemicals to Waste-to-Jet

Jun 8, 2021

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From Waste-to-Chemicals to Waste-to-Jet

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Dec 8, 2020

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CAD$875 million biofuel plant in Varennes, Québec

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Oct 1, 2019

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Enerkem appoints Peter J. Nieuwenhuizen as Vice President, Technology Strategy & Deployment

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Jun 27, 2019

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In memory of Vincent Chornet

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May 29, 2019

PRESS RELEASE

Enerkem named finalist of The Sky's the Limit Challenge

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Apr 16, 2019

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Enerkem closes a new round of financing for $76.3 M

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Nov 2, 2018

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Vincent Chornet, Named 2018 EY Quebec Entrepreneur Of The Year

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Sep 20, 2018

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Enerkem commits to taking action on ocean plastics waste

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Sep 10, 2018

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Enerkem produces a new clean, renewable alternative solution to diesel fuel for the transportation sector

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Mar 20, 2018

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Enerkem makes a major breakthrough by producing a new high-octane biofuel

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Feb 16, 2018

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Partners agree on initial funding to kick off waste-to-chemistry project in Rotterdam

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Feb 6, 2018

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Enerkem raises its largest financing round of C$280 million in new capital

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Jan 22, 2018

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Enerkem and Sinobioway Group sign $125 million agreement

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Nov 7, 2017

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Enerkem's Edmonton waste-to-biofuel facility receives registration approval from EPA

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Sep 15, 2017

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Enerkem begins commercial production of cellulosic ethanol from garbage at its state-of-the-art Edmonton biofuels facility

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Apr 19, 2017

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Enerkem's second generation ethanol obtains the lowest carbon intensity ever from the British Columbia government

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Apr 11, 2017

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Enerkem achieves all production milestones at its Edmonton biofuel facility

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Jan 10, 2017

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Enerkem appoints new CFO 2017

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Aug 24, 2016

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Enerkem's facility in Edmonton becomes the first ISCC certified plant in the world to convert municipal solid waste into biomethanol

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Nov 24, 2015

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Enerkem one of two Canadian companies invited to Paris for Solutions COP21

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Sep 16, 2015

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Enerkem appoints new CFO 2015: Robert Shaw

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Sep 9, 2015

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Enerkem raises C$152.6 million in financings

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Nov 12, 2014

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Enerkem partners with AkzoNobel to jointly explore development of waste-to-chemicals facilities in Europe

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Oct 28, 2014

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Enerkem announces new project partnership in China

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Oct 27, 2014

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Enerkem enters the China market

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Oct 27, 2014

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Enerkem deepens entry into China

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Oct 7, 2014

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Enerkem is named in the 2014 Global Cleantech 100

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Jun 4, 2014

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Enerkem launches world's first, game-changing full-scale waste-to-biofuels and chemicals facility

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Apr 15, 2014

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Enerkem Named Finalist in the First Round of the CCEMC Grand Challenge

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Mar 6, 2014

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Enerkem proud to be part of Canada's $11 billion clean technology industry

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Dec 3, 2013

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Enerkem begins commissioning of front-end systems at the Enerkem Alberta Biofuels facility in Edmonton, Canada

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Oct 10, 2013

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Enerkem sweeps two coveted industry rankings, cements its status as cleantech favourite

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Sep 27, 2013

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Enerkem and GreenField, partners in VANERCO, announce up to $39.8 million in repayable contribution from the Canadian government

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Sep 5, 2013

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Enerkem Chief Technology Officer receives 2013 Don Klass Award

From left to right: Habib Kairouz, Managing Partner, Rho Ventures, Élaine Zakaïb, Minister for Industrial Policy and the Banque de développement économique du Québec, Québec Premier Pauline Marois, Vincent Chornet, President and CEO, Enerkem, and Stéphane Bergeron, Minister of Public Security and minister responsible for the Ouatouais region

Jun 20, 2013

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Enerkem raises C$50 million in latest financing round

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Jun 20, 2013

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/R E P E A T -- Media invitation - Enerkem to announce structural investments for Québec's green economy/

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Jun 18, 2013

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Media invitation - Enerkem to announce structural investments for Québec's green economy

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May 14, 2013

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Enerkem starts "drop-in" renewable fuels R&D project

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Jan 16, 2013

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Key investors raise their participation in Enerkem Alberta Biofuels by C$37 million as facility welcomes first employees

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Oct 24, 2012

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Enerkem is hiring in Edmonton, Alberta

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Oct 17, 2012

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Enerkem partners with the Université de Sherbrooke to create a new leadership program

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Oct 2, 2012

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Enerkem is Named in the 2012 Global Cleantech 100

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Jun 7, 2012

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Enerkem begins ethanol production from waste at its demonstration facility in Westbury, Québec

Quebec's first commercial waste-to-ethanol facility in Varennes.

Feb 6, 2012

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Enerkem and GreenField Ethanol Announce Quebec's First Waste-to-Biofuels Production Facility

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Feb 3, 2012

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Enerkem Files for Proposed Initial Public Offering

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Feb 1, 2012

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Enerkem appoints new board member

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Dec 13, 2011

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Enerkem raises C$15 million in project equity financing for its commercial waste-to-biofuels facility in Edmonton, Alberta

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Nov 9, 2011

PRESS RELEASE

Enerkem voted 7th in the 50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy

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Nov 7, 2011

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Enerkem appoints Senior Vice President, Operations to its executive team

Nov 3, 2011

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Enerkem expands its board of directors

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Oct 20, 2011

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Enerkem announces new board member

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Sep 14, 2011

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Enerkem secures offtake agreement with Methanex Corporation, the world's largest supplier of methanol

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Jul 28, 2011

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Enerkem announces total financing reached C$88 million in 2011

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Jul 13, 2011

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Enerkem President and CEO a Finalist for Entrepreneur Of The Year Award by Ernst & Young

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Jun 23, 2011

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Enerkem technology to convert waste into biofuels and green chemicals at new research facility

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Jun 1, 2011

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Enerkem announces strategic investment from Ultramar's parent company

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Jun 1, 2011

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Enerkem raises $59 million in latest financing round

Feb 23, 2011

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Enerkem announces arrival of new senior management team member

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Feb 16, 2011

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Enerkem Named One of World's 50 Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company

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Jan 20, 2011

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Enerkem awarded loan guarantee from U.S. Department of Agriculture for its Mississippi waste-to-fuel biorefinery

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Jan 13, 2011

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Enerkem strengthens its growth strategy with addition to its management team

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Dec 7, 2010

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Enerkem voted one of the top 50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy two years in a row

Nov 16, 2010

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Enerkem adds two new executive roles to growing North American presence

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Oct 28, 2010

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Enerkem Successfully Meets Federal Environmental Assessment Requirements for its Mississippi Waste-to-Ethanol Plant

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Oct 13, 2010

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Enerkem Named A Top Global Cleantech Company

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Oct 3, 2010

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Methanex CEO joins Enerkem's Board of Directors

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Aug 31, 2010

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Enerkem Announces Construction Start of World's First Municipal Waste-to-Biofuels Facility in Edmonton, Alberta

Aug 19, 2010

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Media advisory - Enerkem to Break Ground on World's First Municipal Waste-to-Biofuels Facility

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Jun 16, 2010

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Enerkem awarded $1.8 million funding by Alberta's Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation for demonstration project

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May 6, 2010

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Enerkem announces funding from Alberta Energy for its Edmonton waste-to-biofuels facility

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Apr 27, 2010

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Enerkem Announces New Board Director - Timothy J. Cesarek of Waste Management Joins Enerkem's Board

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Feb 24, 2010

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Waste Management and Enerkem Announce Strategic Investment

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Feb 18, 2010

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Enerkem appoints new Chief Financial Officer

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Dec 7, 2009

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Enerkem Awarded $50 Million Funding by U.S. Department of Energy for its Mississippi Biorefinery Project

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Oct 23, 2009

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Enerkem Named an Emerging Cleantech Leader in Canada

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Oct 22, 2009

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Enerkem's CEO to Address the Benefits and Challenges of Advanced Fuels

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Oct 20, 2009

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Enerkem's Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer receives Synergy Award

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Oct 1, 2009

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Enerkem Announces Unique Community Energy Project

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Sep 14, 2009

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Enerkem Announces Construction Start on Advanced Energy Research Facility in Edmonton, Alberta

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Jul 7, 2009

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Enerkem Announces World-Class Advanced Energy Research Center in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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May 20, 2009

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Enerkem GreenField Alberta Biofuels Awarded Permit to Build World's First Commercial Municipal Waste-to-Biofuels Facility

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Mar 19, 2009

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Enerkem announces plans to enter the United States with next-generation biofuels project in Mississippi

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Mar 11, 2009

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Enerkem Receives Cleantech Award from AlwaysOn GoingGreen

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Feb 12, 2009

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Enerkem announces expansion of executive team

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