Cielo Partners with Indigenous Enterprise for BC Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant
Event summary
- Cielo Waste Solutions signed a non-binding Strategic Partnership Framework Agreement with Tano T’enneh Enterprises on March 14, 2026, to develop Project Nexus, a sustainable aviation fuel facility in British Columbia.
- The project would be owned through a limited partnership structure with TTE holding up to 51% of the units, ensuring majority Indigenous ownership.
- Financing options include BC Low Carbon Fuel Standard incentives, Indigenous loan guarantee programs, and Clean Fuels Fund funding.
- Cielo will lead technical and commercial workstreams, while TTE will contribute land access and community relations.
- The agreement is non-binding, and Cielo retains the right to pursue the project elsewhere if definitive agreements are not reached.
The big picture
This partnership aligns with broader trends in sustainable aviation fuel development and Indigenous economic empowerment. The project's success could set a precedent for similar collaborations, leveraging Indigenous land rights and government incentives to drive clean energy infrastructure. The scale of financing and regulatory support will be critical in determining the project's viability.
What we're watching
- Financing Dynamics
- Whether Cielo and TTE can secure the necessary financing through BC LCFS incentives and Indigenous loan guarantee programs to advance Project Nexus.
- Regulatory Approvals
- The pace at which regulatory approvals and feasibility studies will be completed to move Project Nexus toward a Final Investment Decision.
- Indigenous Partnerships
- How this majority-Indigenous-owned project structure will influence future clean energy developments in British Columbia.
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