Xebec Adsorption Inc. (TSXV: XBC) (“Xebec”), a
global provider of clean energy solutions, and
Fonds de
solidarité FTQ (the “Fonds”) are proud to announce the
creation of the GNR Québec Capital L.P. investment fund. With an
initial capitalization of $20 million, this new investment vehicle
aims to increase renewable natural gas (RNG) production in Québec.
Partners, particularly from the agricultural and municipal sectors,
will have access to the capital and expertise needed to develop and
operate efficient facilities to treat organic waste. The creation
of a fund of this type for renewable natural gas projects is a
first in Québec.
Xebec and the Fonds will each initially invest
$10 million into the partnership. Over time, Xebec and the Fonds
expect that the partnership could receive an aggregate $100 million
in equity capital from Xebec, the Fonds and other investors. Xebec
and the Fonds’ initiative could, with a 75:25 debt to equity ratio,
fund 12 to 15 renewable natural gas projects in Québec with an
aggregate investment of $400 million over the next decade. The
general partner, GNR Québec Capital Management Inc., overseen by a
Board of Directors nominated by Xebec and the Fonds will be
managing the partnership.
“We’re proud to once again partner with Xebec to
increase the Fonds de solidarité FTQ’s impact in the fight against
climate change. Renewable natural gas can accelerate the
decarbonization of sectors such as transportation, home heating and
industry, by supporting the circular economy through organic waste
responsive management activities. This initiative also meets the
Fonds’ objectives for a just energy transition by creating jobs and
supporting local economies with additional revenue streams for
farmers, municipalities, and industry. Xebec is a worldwide leader
in renewable gases, and we are excited to have them as a partner in
this project for the large-scale rollout of renewable natural gas
facilities in Québec,” says Dany Pelletier, Vice President for
Investments - Structuring Capital, Energy and Environment, Fonds de
solidarité FTQ.
"Our partnership with the Fonds de solidarité
FTQ is a great demonstration of how local players can work together
to foster the development of the renewable natural gas industry.
When we launched this initiative a few years ago, we realized the
need for new and better adapted structures to co-invest, develop
and operate these facilities in a professional manner. Quebec has
become a leading RNG province in Canada and currently has several
RNG facilities in operation. Considering that new government
regulations, such as the Clean Fuels Standard, will soon come into
force and that the need for a higher renewable natural gas content
will increase over the next few years, particularly in the
utilities sector, we are pleased to partner with the Fonds de
solidarité FTQ to accelerate the deployment of renewable gas
infrastructures. Going forward, Xebec will seek to create more of
these valuable financial partnerships in the field of RNG
waste-to-energy conversion in Canada and will continue its mission
to bring leading-edge technologies to the sector," said Kurt
Sorschak, President and CEO of Xebec Adsorption Inc.
A first-of-its-kind investment vehicle
for renewable natural gas projects in CanadaThis
partnership is an innovative initiative that brings together
industry participants (waste management companies, gas utilities,
farmers, municipalities) and major financial institutions with a
clear mandate to invest in organic waste treatment facilities for
the production of renewable natural gas. The market for renewable
natural gas in Canada is still in its infancy. In this context,
Xebec and the Fonds de solidarité FTQ view this partnership as an
essential step to develop and promote the expertise and efforts
needed to accelerate the replacement of fossil fuels while
supporting sustainable and responsible long-term investment in a
waste-to-renewable gas economy in Canada.
GNR Quebec Capital: in line with
government objectives for GNR production and greenhouse gas
emissions reductionGNR Quebec Capital L.P. believes that
it could play a significant catalyst role in helping to meet
government objectives of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and
increasing the use of renewable natural gas, while supporting
existing developers.
Last March, the Quebec government's 2020-2021
budget allocated $70 million to support RNG production and
distribution up to 2022. This measure follows the passing, in March
2019, of regulations mandating the minimum quantity of RNG to be
delivered by natural gas distributors at 1% in 2020, and 5% in
2025.
For its part, the Government of Canada announced
on April 24, 2020 an updated timeline for the introduction of the
Clean Fuels Standard (CFS). The objective of this standard is to
achieve an annual reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of 30
million tons by 2030. It will do so by stimulating investment and
innovation in low-carbon-intensity fuels while enabling cost
effective compliance. Xebec expects that the implementation of the
ASC will create significant opportunities for the Canadian
renewable gas industry over the next decade.
Xebec to host Webinar on the
Partnership On June 2, at 11:00 a.m. EDT (8:00 a.m. PDT),
Xebec management invites shareholders, analysts, investors, media
representatives and other stakeholders to participate in a webinar
on this innovative partnership. For the occasion, Kurt Sorschak,
Xebec's President and CEO, will be joined by Louis Dufour, Xebec's
Chief Financial Officer, and Prabhu Rao, Xebec's Chief Operating
Officer. The presentation will be followed by a question
period.
To
Register: https://app.livestorm.co/xebec-adsorption-inc/xebec-and-fonds-de-solidarite-ftq-quebec-rng-partnership-webinar
Media inquiries:Public
Stratégies et Conseil Harold Fortin, Corporate communications and
Public affairs strategist harold@publicsc.com +418 572 4356
Fonds de solidarité FTQ Patrick McQuilken, Media
Relations pmcquilken@fondsftq.com +514 703 5587
Investor relations: Xebec
Adsorption Inc. Brandon Chow, Investor Relations Manager
bchow@xebecinc.com +450 979 8700 ext 5762
About the Fonds de solidarité
FTQThe Fonds de solidarité FTQ is a capital development
fund that channels the savings of Quebecers into investments. With
$16.7 billion in net assets as at November 30, 2019, the Fonds has
helped create and protect more than 215,000 jobs. The Fonds has
over 3,100 partner companies and upwards of 700,000
shareholders-savers.
About Xebec Adsorption
Inc.Xebec is a global provider of gas generation,
purification, and filtration solutions for the industrial, energy
and renewables marketplace. Well-positioned in the energy
transition space with proprietary technologies that transform raw
gases into clean sources of renewable energy, Xebec’s 1500+
customers range from small to multi-national corporations,
governments and municipalities looking to reduce their carbon
footprints. Headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, Canada, Xebec has
several Sales and Support offices in North America and Europe, as
well as two manufacturing facilities in Montréal and Shanghai.
Xebec trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol XBC.
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