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When waste becomes a resource


Our technology is designed to unlock the value of materials that would otherwise be landfilled or incinerated. Where the linear economy sees end-of-life waste, we see the starting point for a circular, low-carbon chemical industry.

Feedstock flexibility

Since its founding, Enerkem has evaluated more than 25 different feedstock types to maximize the flexibility of its technology. Today, our projects primarily focus on:

Municipal solid waste
Residual forest and agricultural biomass
Industrial and commercial waste
Construction and demolition wood waste
Mixed plastics
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Why choose waste as a feedstock?

Using residual materials as feedstocks offers several key advantages:

  • Abundant and locally available
    Waste is generated everywhere, in large volumes and on a continuous basis, providing a reliable and locally available source of carbon.
  • Environmental value
    In addition to diverting waste from landfill and incineration, our technology recovers and recycles the carbon and hydrogen contained in these materials to create new low-carbon fuels and circular chemicals.
  • Economic advantage

    Using waste as a feedstock creates value from underutilized materials while reducing exposure to feedstock price volatility and supply constraints.

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Frequently asked questions

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We at Enerkem believe that every corporation has a responsibility to give back

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No. Enerkem complements mechanical recycling by recovering value from materials that can no longer be recycled through conventional methods. Our technology helps divert these residual materials from landfill and incineration while transforming them into low-carbon fuels and circular chemical products.

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Through standardized feedstock preparation and a robust gasification process, Enerkem’s technology can process waste streams with varying compositions while consistently producing a stable, high-quality syngas.

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Enerkem’s process relies on a high-temperature thermochemical technology that breaks down complex molecules and contaminants present in waste materials.

The resulting syngas then undergoes advanced cleaning and conditioning before being converted into methanol. These purification steps are designed to remove unwanted compounds and ensure that the final product is free of contaminants and meets the stringent purity standards required for fuel and chemical applications.

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