Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Building a Bio-hybrid Chemistry Cluster Biomass North Conference North Bay, October 25, 2016 A.J. (Sandy) Marshall Executive Director, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Sarnia, Ontario
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Supporting clean, green and sustainable technologies Cluster Builder: • Build a strong hybrid cluster in Sarnia-Lambton • Create strong relationships with Colleges and Universities • Integrate cluster model into additional Ontario communities Critical Investment Fund: • Raise private and government funds as risk capital for startups • Invest in start up companies with strong potential for success • Use BIC talent and connectivity to accelerate success and profitability Strong Leader for Commercialization: • Implement a self-sustaining business and advisory service model • Support R&D projects leading to commercial opportunities • Provide leadership for sustainability (LCA, GHG reduction, water reduction and quality) 2 Biomass North Conference, October 25, 2016, North Bay
Integrating into the Hybrid Chemistry Value Chain Creates jobs and economic prosperity in Ontario Bio-Jet fuel Fuels & Fossil-based Energy Consumer Primary Feedstock Chemicals Advanced Polymers & Manufacturing Finished Ethanol Chemicals Products Butanol Biodiesel Succinic acid Bio-based iso-Butanol Lignin Feedstock Levulinic acid NCC Lignin Natural fibres Processed Cellulosic sugars Biomass Oils Low Value Added High Value Added 3 Biomass North Conference, October 25, 2016, North Bay
Development of Cellulosic Sugar Production Capacity Raw material sourcing anchors expansion of clusters Vision Created and Projects Launched in 2012: • An operating agricultural biomass to end-products supply chain by 2020 which is profitable and sustainable for all participants Agricultural Producers Target: • Construction of a cellulosic sugar conversion plant in Southern Biomass Conversion Ontario by 2018 processing up to 250,000 tonnes of agricultural residue Process and Outcomes: Chemical Building Blocks • 19 technology providers screened vs. decision criteria • 4 technology providers selected for biomass processing trials Renewable and further validation of product quality, mass and energy End Products balance, process efficiencies, economics • Recommendations given to Cellulosic Sugar Producers Co-op Reuseable, • CSPC partnering with Comet Biorefining Inc to create Recycleable Residuals agricultural biomass supply chain and to commercialize first cellulosic sugar production facility (75,000 tonnes biomass) 4 Biomass North Conference, October 25, 2016, North Bay
The Hybrid Chemistry Cluster in Sarnia A model to replicate across Ontario Canada’s existing chemical industry in Sarnia forms the foundation for the Cluster: • access to energy, skilled labour and highly qualified personnel • pipelines, rail, road and water transportation options for raw materials and finished products • ready access to North American markets • local Colleges and Universities active in research on the bioeconomy Support of Ontario’s farmers and foresters to provide the biomass needed Start-up bio-based and sustainable chemistry companies bringing innovation to full commercialization Available Brownfield land developed into biochemical businesses such as: • primary chemical building blocks from bio-based sources • polymers, advanced chemicals/fuels and materials • biomass production from local CO 2 sources for use as fuels and chemical feedstock • energy generation from biomass 5 Biomass North Conference, October 25, 2016, North Bay
Supporting Cluster Development in Ontario Building from success of Sarnia Hybrid Chemistry Cluster Key Priorities: Build out the Sarnia Cluster Support Cluster Expansion – Niagara region (Port Colborne) – Eastern Ontario (Johnstown) Support Cluster / Biorefinery Development – Southwestern Ontario Leamington, Chatham, Aylmer – Northern Ontario Sault St. Marie, Thunder Bay 6 Biomass North Conference, October 25, 2016, North Bay
Connectivity and Collaboration are Key to Success A Sample of our Connectivity through Established Relationships Canadian Industry Public Sector and Not for Profit International 7 Biomass North Conference, October 25, 2016, North Bay
Thank you - Discussion 8 Biomass North Conference, October 25, 2016, North Bay
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