Canada’s Provectus advances wheat straw-to-SAF project
Canada’s Provectus Biofuels announced signed a letter of intent with the Town of Vegreville to develop a biofuel facility that will convert wheat straw feedstock available in the area into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
“We are excited to partner with the Town of Vegreville to advance a sustainable solution that benefits farmers, strengthens local economies, and supports a greener future for air travel,” said Jon Jaque, CEO of Provectus.
“Utilising wheat straw as an input to produce renewable jet fuel [SAF] offers a compelling opportunity to translate this non-food byproduct into an economic benefit for rural communities, while playing a vital role in decarbonizing air travel.”
Provectus said the project will utilise wheat straw into high-value low-carbon jet fuel. This will create a new revenue stream for farmers and avoid the burning or plowing under wheat straw that reduces air pollution and carbon emissions.
The Town of Vegreville has recently achieved a Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone rating that recognises the community for its strategic potential in bio-based industries.
The planned facility will license and utilise commercially proven technology, which efficiently converts agricultural residues into renewable jet fuel, supporting airline sustainability initiatives, government carbon reduction commitments, and Canada’s leadership in clean energy innovation.
“Provectus’ establishment of the DobroJet Biofuels facility would be a significant milestone not just for the Vegreville region but for Canada as a whole,” said Tim MacPhee, Mayor of Vegreville.
“This project presents a unique opportunity to support regional farmers by creating a new revenue stream through the sale of wheat straw while also driving economic development through investment attraction and job creation. More importantly, it provides a made-in-Alberta solution to reducing carbon emissions by producing low-carbon aviation fuel-an essential component of our country’s clean energy strategy and carbon reduction commitments.”
This strategic partnership is a win-win for agriculture, industry, and sustainability. By leveraging local resources and cutting-edge biofuel technology, Vegreville and Provectus are helping shape the future of clean aviation while providing tangible economic benefits to Canadian farmers.