Solving
the Waste
Crisis
Waste is becoming a global crisis, overwhelming landfills and turning material away, but MRG tackles this challenge through gasification—a cleaner, more versatile alternative to incineration that transforms waste into syngas, a valuable fuel for renewable energy, chemicals, and other sustainable solutions.
Project Overview
Metro Renewable Gas (MRG) is advancing a transformative waste-to-energy project that will turn today’s waste challenges into tomorrow’s clean energy opportunities. Designed with a modular, scalable approach, the facility will deliver lasting environmental and economic benefits while helping shape a more sustainable future.
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Metro Renewable Gas (MRG) is a new thermocatalytic gasification project to be built on a 12-15 acre piece of property located in the lower mainland / Metro Vancouver.
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Designed as a modular, containerized facility to allow faster construction.
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The Facility will convert ~600 tonnes of waste per day (wet) into 4,800 GJ/day of renewable natural gas (RNG) for potential offtakers, supporting Canada's low-carbon energy targets.
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The Facility will include a MRF” (Materials Recycling Facility) which will remove up to 100 tonnes per day of metal and glass before processing.
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Target Commercial Operation Date target of Q2 2029.
The facility will combine advanced gasification and methanation processes to create renewable natural gas from a wide range of carbon-based materials. These proven technologies are efficient, scalable, and designed for long-term performance.
OMNI400 – A New Standard for Modularization
Offtake
At or Near Delta Landfill Site Location
Targeted Project Locations
Feedstock Sourcing Plan
MRG’s proposed feedstock plan prioritizes locally available waste streams, combining construction and demolition biomass, refuse-derived fuel, and biosolids to ensure a steady, reliable supply for continuous renewable natural gas production.
55%
Biomass Construction & Demolition (C&D)
Waste wood and organic materials from construction and demolition are considered biomass for energy making up 55% of potential feedstock source.
40%
Refuse Derived Fuel
RDF is made from combustible, non-recyclable materials diverted from landfills making up 40% of potential feedstock source.
5%
Class A Biosolid
Treated organic by product from wastewater facilities, safely repurposed for renewable fuel making up 5% of potential feedstock source.
Managing Cruise Ship
Waste
CruiseShip waste (international) is a complex, growing environmental concern.
Over 5,000 tonnes of international cruise ship waste are generated annually, with no sustainable disposal solution available through local or municipal systems.
As some ports consider turning away cruise ship waste, local processing solutions provide both environmental benefits and a reliable way to handle these challenging streams.
Gasification vs. Incineration
Gasification transforms municipal solid waste into energy and valuable chemical products without direct combustion. Using heat and a minimal amount of oxygen, it breaks waste into syngas—a clean fuel that can generate electricity or be used to produce fuels, chemicals, and fertilizers. Modern technology makes today’s gasification systems far more advanced, with improved controls, cleaner outputs, and proven track records.
In contrast, Incineration burns waste with large amounts of air, producing pollutants and ash that must be managed, making it a less clean and less versatile option.
Regional Waste Contribution
Coquitlam 27%
Vancouver 24%
Coquitlam 27%
Richmond 11%
Maple Ridge 2%
Delta 6%
Langley 6%
North Van 16%
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The Vancouver landfill located in Delta, owned and operated by the City of Vancouver.
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Serves Metro Vancouver: Vancouver region, Delta, Richmond, White Rock, University Endowment Lands, and parts of South Surrey.
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Operates under a long-term agreement with Metro Vancouver and Delta, with operations planned until 2037, when ownership transfers to Delta.
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Accepts Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) or black bag garbage, Construction & Demolition (C&D) materials, and recyclables.
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~372,000 tonnes of C&D waste (1/3 Metro Vancouvers total waste) is disposed annually at Vancouver Landfill, Eco-Waste, and other licensed facilities when not recoverable or recyclable.
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MRG and OMNI believe Metro Vancouver will support diverting excess waste by offering a share of the tipping fee ($141/tonne MSW, $185/tonne C&D) to the Project to meet sustainability goals.
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Vancouver aims for zero waste by 2040, eliminating landfill and incinerator disposal.
[The Delta Landfill is scheduled to close in 2037.]