BBA Honoured at the 2016 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards Gala
Mont-Saint-Hilaire (Québec), October 25, 2016 – BBA received the Award of Excellence at the 2016 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards Gala held in Ottawa on October 25. The firm was honoured in the Natural Resources, Mining, Industry and Energy category for its work on a major project carried out with Enerkem, a company specializing in the production of renewable biofuels and chemicals made from non-recyclable waste.
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In addition to the Award of Excellence in this category, BBA won one of the five prestigious awards, the Tree For Life Award, which recognizes projects that stand out for their environmental stewardship.
“Our firm wants to play an instrumental role in developing technological solutions for the worldwide problem of global warming. Since the Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards are considered the highest honours for recognition in the consulting engineering industry, we are extremely proud to receive this award that recognizes BBA’s environmental expertise,” states Andre Allaire, President of BBA.
Enerkem Alberta Biofuels Project – Clean energy from non-recyclable waste
Enerkem Alberta Biofuels is the world’s first commercial biorefinery that converts non-recyclable household garbage into clean, renewable energy. BBA was chosen by Enerkem for its industrial expertise to provide detailed engineering for the successful development of its game-changing plant.
Sound engineering and diverse innovations were key to move from research and development to commercial application. Calculated greenhouse gas emissions are reduced by 110,000 tons of CO2 per year through less landfilling.
About BBA
BBA Consultants has been a trusted partner in the energy and natural resources sector for more than 45 years. With over 1,600 employees in 20+ offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, the firm delivers engineering, strategic advisory, environmental and field services. Our experts work closely with clients to quickly assess their needs and deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions. Recognized for its high-level expertise and collaborative approach, BBA combines technical excellence with strong field presence to rapidly mobilize the right experts wherever they are needed.
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Roseline Simard
Director - Marketing and Communications
+1 450 464-2111 | roseline.simard@bbaconsultants.com