Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation and HOPA Ports partner to restart Hamilton biodiesel facility

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HOPA Ports and the Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation have partnered to restart a critical biodiesel production facility at the Port of Hamilton. The project will be operated by Biidaaban Renewable Energy, a newly formed entity in which MCBC holds a 51% ownership stake, establishing a significant Indigenous-led investment in Ontario's clean energy infrastructure. The restart is enabled by recent policy changes from the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada that have improved the economic viability of domestic biodiesel production. The facility is expected to reduce approximately 130,000 tonnes of CO₂e emissions annually and create over 70 jobs, with operations set to begin later this summer.

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Biidaaban Renewable EnergyPrivate▲ Positive
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Biidaaban Renewable Energy will operate the restarted biodiesel facility, securing production and revenue.

Mississaugas of the Credit Business CorporationPrivate▲ Positive
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MCBC holds 51% ownership in Biidaaban, representing a significant Indigenous-led investment.

HOPA PortsPrivate▲ Positive
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HOPA Ports partners to restart the facility, increasing port activity and revenue.