Enerkem Launches World's First, Game-changing Full-scale Waste-to-Biofuels and Chemicals Facility

Edmonton, Alberta (ots/PRNewswire) -

First commercial advanced biorefinery to exclusively use municipal
solid waste to produce advanced biofuels and chemicals

Enerkem (http://www.enerkem.com) officially inaugurated today its
first full-scale municipal waste-to-biofuels and chemicals facility
in Edmonton, Alberta. This announcement was shared by Enerkem's CEO,
Vincent Chornet, Mayor Don Iveson from the City of Edmonton, and the
Honourable Robin Campbell, Minister of Environment and Sustainable
Resource Development, and Government House Leader, representing the
Government of Alberta.

"Our breakthrough technology uses garbage instead of fossil
sources for the production of chemicals and liquid transportation
fuels. We are proud of the inauguration of our first full-scale
biorefinery facility as it is the culmination of more than 10 years
of disciplined efforts to scale up our technology from pilot and
demonstration, to commercial scale," said Vincent Chornet, President
and CEO of Enerkem. "The completion of this game-changing facility is
by far one of the most significant developments the waste and
biorefinery sectors have seen yet. We are thrilled that it is
becoming a model for many communities and industries around the
world."

This facility, operated by Enerkem Alberta Biofuels, is among the
world's first commercial facilities to be built for the production of
renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels. During its construction,
more than 600 direct and indirect jobs were created for the modular
manufacturing of the facility's systems and their on-site assembly.

"The City of Edmonton is a world leader in sustainable waste
management and the opening of the waste-to-biofuels and chemicals
facility demonstrates our commitment to finding innovative solutions
to harness the value in waste, said Mayor Don Iveson. This type of
leading edge innovation demands a team approach and we're proud of
our partnership with Enerkem and Alberta Innovates - Energy and
Environment Solutions."

"This game-changing facility provides clear environmental benefits
as it converts waste into value-added products, said Honourable Robin
Campbell, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource
Development, and Government House Leader for the Government of
Alberta. This is another great example of Alberta innovation at work,
helping to diversify our economy through new, leading-edge
technology."

This industry breakthrough is a collaboration between Enerkem, the
City of Edmonton and Alberta Innovates - Energy and Environment
Solutions. The pioneering facility will have a production capacity of
up to 38 million litres per year, will help the City of Edmonton
increase its residential waste diversion rate to 90%, and is expected
to generate net economic spending in the local area of nearly C$ 65
million annually.

The start-up of the biorefinery follows a rigorous commissioning
plan which is nearing completion. Biomethanol production will begin
progressively during the start-up. A module converting the
biomethanol into advanced ethanol will be added by the end of 2015.

About Enerkem

Enerkem makes biofuels and renewable chemicals from waste. With
its proprietary technology, Enerkem converts non-recyclable municipal
solid waste into methanol, ethanol and other widely used chemical
intermediates. Headquartered in Canada, Enerkem operates both a
demonstration plant and a pilot facility in Quebec and has
inaugurated Enerkem Alberta Biofuels, its first full-scale commercial
facility. The company is developing additional biorefineries in North
America and globally, based on its modular manufacturing approach.
Enerkem's technology and facilities help diversify the energy mix and
make greener everyday products while offering a sustainable
alternative to landfilling and incineration. http://www.enerkem.com

About the City of Edmonton

Edmonton's innovative waste management system is based on
principles of sustainability and integration of all components.
Edmonton's focus on recovering the value in waste enables the City to
divert up to 60% of residential waste from landfill, increasing to
90% in 2016 with the addition of the Waste to Biofuels and Chemicals
Facility. The renowned Edmontons Waste Management Centre, situated on
a 233-hectare site in the City's northeast, encompasses the world's
largest collection of integrated state-of-the-art facilities for
solid waste management. http://www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/garbage_
recycling/biofuels-facility.aspx

About Alberta Innovates - Energy and Environment Solutions

AI-EES is the research, innovation and technology implementation
arm of the Government in the areas of energy and environment. AI-EES
serves as a catalyst for the development of innovative, integrated
ways to convert Alberta's resources into market-ready,
environmentally responsible energy. http://www.ai-ees.ca/renewables-a
nd-emerging-technologies/success-stories/advanced-energy-research-fac
ility-opens.aspx

Image with caption: "Enerkem's newly launched municipal
waste-to-biofuels and chemicals facility in Edmonton, Alberta,
Canada. (CNW Group/ENERKEM INC.)". Image available at: http://photos.
newswire.ca/images/download/20140604_C8439_PHOTO_EN_41091.jpg

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