Canada: McInnis is planning to increase the alternative fuel substitution rate of its cement plant in Port-Daniel Gascons, Quebec, to 20% by 2030, with an aim to eventually replace 70% of fossil fuels (currently petcoke) in the longer term. It will present its project, which will incorporate a high proportion of biogenic forest-derived fuels, to the local community on 18 September 2026.
The project includes the installation of new on-site equipment to process and feed the alternative fuels, including a shredder, a dryer and enclosed storage facilities. These improvements are intended to support the plant's energy transition while incorporating measures to mitigate potential environmental impacts.
"This project represents an important step in reducing our plant's carbon footprint,” said Philippe Marceau, Director of Operations. “We want to advance this energy conversion while remaining responsive to the community and relying on solutions tailored to the realities of the region."
