GNR Shefford is a private agricultural biomethanization project integrated into the Sauvé Family Farm in Shefford, Quebec, aiming to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) from agricultural organic matter, including manure from its cattle and manure from other nearby farmers. The project is part of a circular economy approach, where agricultural materials are used locally to produce renewable energy and high-quality natural fertilizers.

The project is based on a desire to maintain an active, long-established farm whose land requires significant nutrient enrichment, while integrating an innovative organic matter management solution. This integration supports the farm’s viability, preserves its connection to the local community, and contributes to the sustainable development of the agricultural sector, particularly by helping to protect waterways.

In collaboration with specialized technology partners, primarily in Quebec and across Canada, the project is part of the Quebec government’s Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program (PSPGNR).

Through its integrated and family-run agricultural model, GNR Shefford illustrates a concrete approach to renewable energy production rooted in the territory and directly linked to the realities of the Quebec agricultural sector.