Sorel-Tracy, May 1, 2018 - The Government of Quebec grants $15,216 in financial assistance to the Centre de transfert technologique en écologie industrielle (CTTEI). This amount will be used to carry out a $21,738 study aimed, among other things, at identifying potential industrial synergies between the Contrecœur-Varennes and Sorel-Tracy industrial port zones (IP zones).
The Minister for Maritime Affairs and Minister responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, Mr. Jean D'Amour, made the announcement today.
Industrial synergies consist of exchanges of residual materials, water, energy and material and immaterial resources. They are part of the concepts of industrial symbiosis (local network of companies linked together on the basis of these exchanges) and circular economy (use of waste produced by one industry as a raw material for another, in particular).
Under the Quebec Marine Strategy, the government is providing up to $125,000 in funding to support the development of development plans for each of Quebec's IP zones. The study announced today is part of the development plan for the Contrecœur-Varennes and Sorel-Tracy IP Zones.
Quotes:
"Québec's IP Zones have the potential to actively participate in the development of a green and sustainable economy in each of the regions where they operate, including here in Montérégie. With the support of the Centre de transfert technologique en écologie industrielle, the Contrecœur-Varennes and Sorel-Tracy IP Zones will maximize their resources and expertise for the benefit of the regional and maritime economy. »
Jean D'Amour, Minister Delegate for Maritime Affairs and Minister responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region
"The completion of this study represents an important step in the development of the Contrecœur-Varennes and Sorel-Tracy IP zones. In addition to being a strategic tool for the region's industrial and port stakeholders, it will play a decisive role in establishing a network capable of attracting major investment projects within the Montérégie IP zones. »
Lucie Charlebois, Minister Delegate for Rehabilitation, Youth Protection, Public Health and Healthy Lifestyles and Minister responsible for the Montérégie region
Highlights:
- The CTTEI
s mission is to increase the performance of enterprises and communities through research and development of innovative approaches and technologies in industrial ecology. - Established as part of the Quebec Marine StrategyIP zones are demarcated areas used for industrial purposes and located close to port services and road and rail infrastructure.
Link to the press release of the Ministry of Economy, Science and Innovation
