Town of Vegreville and Provectus Biofuels Sign Agreement to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project
Vegreville, AB (March 5, 2025) -- The Town of Vegreville has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Provectus Biofuels Inc. to support the development of DobroJet Biofuels, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility that will leverage the region’s abundant wheat straw feedstock.
This strategic agreement follows the Vegreville region’s recent ‘A’ rating in the Biomass Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone assessment. A BDO Zone rating is an internationally recognized, standards-based technical risk assessment that evaluates the viability of biomass feedstocks, supply chain resilience, and infrastructure capabilities for the development of biofuel, renewable chemical, biogas, and bioproduct facilities.
The DobroJet Biofuels facility will utilize Provectus Biofuels’ proprietary technology to convert agricultural residues into renewable jet fuel. This innovative approach supports Canada’s clean energy transition, advances airline sustainability initiatives, and contributes to national carbon reduction goals.
“The establishment of the DobroJet Biofuels facility would be a significant milestone not just for the Vegreville region but for Canada as a whole. This project presents a unique opportunity to support regional farmers by creating a new revenue stream through the sale of wheat straw while also driving economic development through investment attraction and job creation. More importantly, it provides a made-in-Alberta solution to reducing carbon emissions by producing low-carbon aviation fuel—an essential component of our country’s clean energy strategy and carbon reduction commitments.”
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Tim MacPhee, Mayor, Town of Vegreville
“We are excited to collaborate with the Town of Vegreville to advance a sustainable solution that benefits farmers, strengthens local economies, and supports a greener future for air travel. This initiative aligns with Canada’s climate and energy objectives by transforming waste into opportunity and ensuring rural communities play a crucial role in sustainable aviation fuel development.
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Jon Jaque, CEO, Provectus Biofuels
This partnership underscores the Town of Vegreville’s proactive approach to economic diversification and sustainability. The Town looks forward to working with Provectus Biofuels and other stakeholders to ensure the successful realization of this transformative project.
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About Vegreville: Home to the World’s Largest Freestanding Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter Egg), the Town of Vegreville is located about 100 kilometers east of Edmonton and conveniently adjacent to Highways 16 and 36, two of Western Canada’s major transportation corridors. A friendly and thriving community, Vegreville has positioned itself to become a future hub of Agriculture and Industrial Business thanks to its proximity to major cross-continental highways, access to TELUS PureFibre internet and the now under construction Prosperity Industrial Park.
About Provectus Biofuels Inc.: Provectus Biofuels Inc. is a British Columbia-based company dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions through innovative biofuel technology. The company focuses on converting waste biomass, including agricultural residues and forest byproducts, into low-carbon renewable liquid fuels such as sustainable aviation fuel, gasoline, and renewable diesel. Provectus Biofuels collaborates with industry leaders, government agencies, and Indigenous partners to support Canada's transition to cleaner energy sources while creating economic opportunities in rural and resource-based communities.
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Jamieson Brown
Community Engagement & Economic Development Manager
jbrown@vegreville.com