Enerkem
Montreal, CA · 2 known investors
Enerkem converts non-recyclable waste and biomass residues into biofuels and chemicals using gasification and syngas conditioning technology. The company operates commercial-scale biorefineries producing methanol, ethanol, and circular chemicals for hard-to-abate sectors.
Founders & leadership
EC
Esteban ChornetFounder, Professor Emeritus at Université de Sherbrooke
VC
Vincent ChornetCo-founder
Investors · 2
In the news
- Delayed remediation at shuttered Edmonton chemical plant raises contamination concerns | CBC Newscbc.ca · 2026
- Enerkem closes $255 million financing round to drive its growthenerkem.com · 2022
- Enerkem raises funds for expansion, begins biofuel production in Edmonton - The Globe and Mailtheglobeandmail.com · 2015
- Enerkem raises USD 37.6m for Alberta biofuels plant | Renewable Energy News | Renewables Nowrenewablesnow.com · 2013
- Enerkem raises $59 million in latest financing roundenerkem.com · 2011
- Enerkem Technologies raises CAD53.8m in venture capital funding - Private Equity Wireprivateequitywire.co.uk · 2010