The Tech That Could Make Renewable Gas Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels

NORTH VANCOUVER, BC – December 05, 2025 – In the world of clean technology, the holy grail has long been achieving price parity with fossil fuels without relying on government subsidies. A Canadian company, Hydron Energy, now claims to have reached that milestone for renewable natural gas (RNG). This bold assertion is gaining significant traction, underscored by the company's recent inclusion in Foresight Canada's prestigious 2025 list of Top 50 Investable Clean Tech Companies.

This recognition is more than just an award; it’s a powerful validation for a technology that could fundamentally reshape the economics of waste-to-energy conversion. By developing a system that promises to produce pipeline-quality green gas from sources like landfills and farms at a dramatically lower cost, Hydron is positioning itself as a key enabler of Canada's transition to a low-carbon future. The strategic implications are vast, potentially accelerating decarbonization across transportation, industry, and heating.

"We're honoured to be named among Foresight Canada's Top 50 Investable Clean Tech Companies," said Soheil Khiavi, CEO of Hydron Energy, in a recent statement. "This recognition reinforces our commitment to accelerating the clean energy transition and creating solutions that enable a more sustainable economy."

A Breakthrough in Gas Upgrading

At the heart of Hydron's disruptive potential is its patented Intensified Regenerative Upgrading Platform Technology, or INTRUPTor™. Traditional methods for upgrading raw biogas—a mix of methane and carbon dioxide produced from organic waste—into pure, pipeline-ready RNG often involve complex, energy-intensive processes like pressure swing adsorption or chemical scrubbing. These systems typically require high-pressure compressors, feed gas drying units, and post-treatment systems, all of which drive up both capital and operational costs.

The INTRUPTor platform sidesteps these complexities. It employs a novel, biomimicry-based metal-organic framework (MOF) that selectively captures carbon dioxide from the biogas stream. The true innovation lies in its ability to operate efficiently under ambient, low-pressure conditions. This dramatically simplifies the entire plant design, eliminating the need for much of the costly auxiliary equipment associated with conventional technologies.

The company claims this streamlined approach can slash costs by up to 50% and reduce associated greenhouse gas emissions by 80% compared to incumbent commercial solutions. Early results are promising. Field tests at a farm in rural Ontario in early 2024 demonstrated continuous, stable performance, achieving RNG purity levels between 97.2% and 99.9% with methane recovery rates as high as 99.8%.

From Pilot Projects to Commercial Reality

While groundbreaking technology is one thing, proving its viability in the real world is another. Hydron Energy is aggressively moving from the lab to commercial deployment. The company recently secured its first commercial order for a biogas upgrading plant in eastern Ontario, marking a critical step towards market penetration. This follows a series of successful pilots and strategic partnerships designed to validate the technology at scale.

A key demonstration project is currently underway at the Bailey Landfill in Chilliwack, B.C. In partnership with utility provider FortisBC and the City of Chilliwack, this project will prove the INTRUPTor system’s ability to upgrade challenging landfill gas—which contains nitrogen in addition to CO2—into pipeline-quality RNG in a single, cost-effective stage. The project is supported by NGIF Accelerator, whose mission is to de-risk and advance promising cleantech solutions for the natural gas sector.

"Being recognized by Foresight Canada affirms the hard work and vision of our team," added Craig Bond, Director of Sales and Business Development. "We're excited to continue partnering with industry, investors, and policymakers to deliver clean energy solutions that support a prosperous future."

This momentum is fueled by over $10 million in secured financing and grants since the company's founding in 2020. With an $18 million Series A funding round reportedly on the verge of closing, Hydron is well-capitalized to scale its manufacturing and deployment capabilities, supported by strategic investors like Modern Niagara Group Inc.

Reshaping Canada's Energy Landscape

Hydron's emergence comes at a pivotal time for Canada's energy sector. The market for RNG is expanding rapidly, driven by ambitious climate policies and growing demand from utilities. Provinces like British Columbia and Quebec have implemented mandates requiring significant renewable gas content in their pipeline networks by 2030 and 2025, respectively. Utilities like FortisBC are actively seeking to source 15% of their total gas supply from renewable sources by 2030.

However, the high cost of production has remained a persistent barrier to widespread adoption, often making RNG projects dependent on government incentives and carbon credits to be economically viable. By potentially removing this economic hurdle, Hydron’s technology could unlock a wave of new projects, turning agricultural waste, municipal wastewater, and landfills from environmental liabilities into profitable energy assets.

This creates a powerful circular economy model. Farms can convert manure into a new revenue stream, municipalities can lower the cost of waste management while generating clean energy, and industries can access a reliable, carbon-neutral fuel source. Hydron is even offering a mobile version of its system, allowing smaller producers to upgrade gas onsite without the need for massive capital investment. The technology's potential isn't limited to biogas; the company is already exploring its use for direct air capture (DAC) of CO2, further broadening its environmental and commercial impact.