Green horizons Azure fuels prosperity in Portage la Prairie
By Vanessa Vredenburg
I
n an era where environmental
to combat climate change and the
as a whole. During the construction
consciousness and economic
Canadian government’s commitment
phase, Azure’s initiative is anticipated
growth go hand-in-hand, Azure
to achieving net-zero carbon emissions
to generate approximately 1,500
Sustainable Fuels Corp.’s (“Azure”)
by 2050. Utilizing certified, in-use
employment opportunities. Once in
proposed renewable fuels production
commercial technology, the Facility will
operations, the Facility will create
facility (the “Facility”) in Portage la
convert non-fossil-based oils – primarily
approximately 150 long-term jobs,
Prairie marries both sustainability and
canola and soybean – into high-quality,
including numerous high-skilled jobs,
economic prosperity. The proposed
eco-friendly, and sustainable alternative
enhancing the province’s workforce
Facility signifies not only a crucial step
to traditional jet fuel. At full capacity, the
and contributing to its prosperity.
toward a greener future, but also offers
Facility would produce approximately
Azure’s commitment to investing in
an array of economic benefits to the local
1 billion litres of SAF per year. Azure is
training programs ensures that the local
community, making it a pivotal moment
targeting initial SAF production in 2027.
workforce will acquire valuable skills,
for the entire region.
The impact of the Facility on the local
enhancing employability and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
The Facility Azure proposes to build
economy is profound. More than just
and operate will produce a significant
a source of employment, it’s a catalyst
The successful implementation of
amount of sustainable aviation
for growth and learnings within the
Azure’s Facility in Portage la Prairie
fuel (SAF) which will contribute
community. Azure is excited about
hinges on collaborations among key
substantially to reducing carbon
the economic benefits it will bring to
stakeholders, including government
emissions, aligning with global efforts
the region, Manitoba, and Canada
bodies, industry leaders, key partners,
34 Portage la Prairie & District Chamber
