Enerkem is a Canadian technology and project development company that converts non‑recyclable municipal solid waste, biomass, and other residues into methanol, ethanol, and circular chemical intermediates. Headquartered in Montréal, it uses a proprietary thermochemical gasification and catalytic synthesis platform to produce renewable methanol and downstream products, providing alternative feedstocks for the chemical industry and low‑carbon pathways for fuels.
The company’s activities span process development, technology licensing, and project co‑development, working with engineering partners to integrate its core process into full plants. Enerkem’s platform targets hard‑to‑abate applications by supplying methanol for chemicals and fuels, including routes to sustainable aviation fuel and marine fuels. It has operated commercial‑ and demonstration‑scale facilities in Canada and supports projects in multiple regions, aiming to scale modular plants that divert waste from landfill and reduce lifecycle emissions in chemicals and fuels value chains.