Business Development Bank of Canada

Bonterra Energy Corp. is a high-yield, dividend paying oil and gas company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with a proven history of creating growth and long-term value for shareholders on a per share basis. Bonterra has paid a monthly dividend (distribution) since inception and intends to pay approximately 50 to 65 percent of funds flow to investors. Bonterra’s successful performance is due to its experienced management team, conservative capital structure and sustainable pace of development.

GHGSat Incorporated provides greenhouse gas emissions monitoring data and services. The company offers data products, including surface reflectance images, abundance datasets, concentration maps, and monitoring and emission rates. Its analysis services include monitoring of targeted sites, such as natural gas leaks from pipelines; emission rate estimations, including inventory analysis emission rate of species; augmented analysis of emissions; mosaics of commercial satellite imagery products; and trending analysis of emissions from individual sites, or grouped sites. The company offers its products through a network of resellers to oil and gas, power generation, mining, waste management, and agriculture markets in Canada and internationally. GHGSat Incorporated was founded in 2011 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Flyscan Systems Inc. develops airborne platform that automates the detection of small oil leaks and offers a series of visual inspection functions. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Québec, Canada.

Lube City Corp. is a Canadian company based in Edmonton that specializes in oil change and fleet maintenance services for automobiles. Established in 1990, Lube City provides a variety of offerings including automatic oil changes, transmission fluid services, fuel treatments, power steering fluid replacements, and battery replacements. The company also delivers additional services such as engine flushes, radiator coolant system maintenance, fuel system services, tune-ups, and fuel filter replacements. With a focus on the harsh driving conditions experienced in Alberta, Lube City aims to assist customers in maintaining their vehicles and ensuring optimal performance through its comprehensive service offerings.

HiFi Engineering Inc. specializes in the development of fiber optic sensing systems designed for the oil and gas industry. The company creates advanced monitoring solutions, including sensing cables, downhole tools, and software for data acquisition and interpretation, aimed at applications such as reservoir monitoring, pipeline integrity, and leak detection. Notable products include the HDS MiCro tool for downhole flow and the HDS MaCro system for permanent monitoring of pipelines and reservoirs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, HiFi Engineering serves North American oil and gas service companies. The company’s technology is supported by over 33 patents and collaborative relationships with major industry players, enhancing its capacity to deliver high-quality data to its customers.

H2O Innovation Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in integrated water treatment solutions utilizing membrane filtration technology. It operates through three primary segments: Water Technologies and Services, Specialty Products, and Operation and Maintenance Services. The company provides systems and equipment for producing drinking and industrial process water, as well as for the reclamation, reuse, and desalination of water. In addition to offering membrane filtration systems and spare parts, H2O Innovation supplies specialty chemicals such as antiscalants, cleaners, and coagulants. The company also provides a range of services, including operation and maintenance for water treatment facilities, public works services, and construction for water and sewer lines. Its innovative technologies, such as Intelogx for data analysis and Clearlogx for automation, enhance the efficiency of water treatment processes. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Quebec City, H2O Innovation has established itself as a leader in the water treatment industry, continuously expanding its market presence through a comprehensive range of products and services.

GHGSat Incorporated provides greenhouse gas emissions monitoring data and services. The company offers data products, including surface reflectance images, abundance datasets, concentration maps, and monitoring and emission rates. Its analysis services include monitoring of targeted sites, such as natural gas leaks from pipelines; emission rate estimations, including inventory analysis emission rate of species; augmented analysis of emissions; mosaics of commercial satellite imagery products; and trending analysis of emissions from individual sites, or grouped sites. The company offers its products through a network of resellers to oil and gas, power generation, mining, waste management, and agriculture markets in Canada and internationally. GHGSat Incorporated was founded in 2011 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

HPC Energy Services, based in Calgary, Canada, specializes in horizontal drilling technologies. The company provides integrated oil and gas services that are designed to adapt to the evolving demands of the drilling industry. By offering a range of tools and solutions that enhance efficiency from the drilling rig to the drill bit, HPC Energy Services aims to support its customers in optimizing their operations.

Nexterra develops, manufactures and delivers advanced gasification systems that enable customers to self-generate clean, low cost heat and power at industrial and institutional facilities using waste fuels. In an era of higher energy prices, this means dramatically lower costs, higher operating margins and less reliance on fossil fuels and grid-purchased electricity. Furthermore, by using renewable biomass fuels such as wood waste, customers can dramatically reduce their carbon footprint.

Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. is an agriculture technology company based in Gatineau, Canada, founded in 2001. The company specializes in the development and commercialization of carinata, a non-food oilseed crop designed for the production of biodiesel and advanced biofuels. Agrisoma provides carinata seed products to farmers, allowing them to incorporate this crop into their agricultural rotations or cultivate it on fallow land for renewable oil production. The company's innovative technology focuses on gene management and crop improvement, particularly through its proprietary Engineered Trait Loci (ETL) method, which enables the introduction and expression of multiple genes within a crop’s genome. This technology enhances the biosynthetic capabilities of crops, making them more suitable for biofuel production. Agrisoma has made significant strides in applying its technology to major oilseeds and biomass crops, contributing to sustainable energy solutions and the growth of the bio-energy market in North America.