LOCATIONS
Varennes, Québec
Varennes Biorefinery
3300 Marie-Victorin Blvd
Varennes, Quebec J3X 0J5
In operation since 2007, our Varennes biorefinery is Québec’s first ethanol plant and a model for water and energy efficiency. The site produces some of the lowest carbon-intensity ethanol in Canada, along with corn oil and distillers grains, and benefits from strong logistics based on its proximity to key fuel and feed customers.
Adjacent to our Varennes biorefinery is SEMECS, one of North America’s largest anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities. Partially owned and operated by Greenfield Global, SEMECS treats 120,000 tons of organic waste from local municipalities each year and turns it into biogas and fertilizers. The Varennes plant uses some of this biogas in its process facilities, reducing reliance on natural gas and shrinking its carbon footprint.
Products and Markets Served
The Varennes Biorefinery produces:
- Fuel ethanol for lower-carbon gasoline blends
- Distillers grains (DDGS) as a protein- and energy-rich feed ingredient for livestock
- Corn oil for use in feed and biofuel applications
Each year, Varennes produces approximately:
- 190,000,000 liters of fuel ethanol
- 125,000 tons of distillers grains
- 5,000 tons of corn oil
Quality & Safety
The Varennes biorefinery operates under a comprehensive set of standards designed to meet strict customer and regulatory expectations:
- ISO 9001:2015 quality management
- ISO 14001:2015 environmental management
- ISO 45001:2018 occupational health and safety
- ISO 50001:2018 energy management
The Varennes plant also adheres to C-TPAT, the voluntary supply chain security program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, supporting secure and reliable movement of goods.
190M liters
fuel ethanol produced per year
125K tonnes
distillers’ grains produced per year
5K tonnes
Corn Oil produced per year
16.8M
corn bushels purchased locally per year
The Varennes Team
The Varennes biorefinery employs 60 full-time employees who run operations and engage in R&D activities. Their ongoing focus on performance, innovation, and efficiency helps improve the biorefinery over time and supports customers who rely on consistent, lower-carbon fuel and feed supply.
Contact Varennes Sales