The expanded Centre de biométhanisation de la matière organique near the Baie de Beauport was formally opened on March 28. The centre will soon process additional kitchen scraps from businesses and public institutions. Coun. Marie-Josée Asselin, vice-president of the executive committee responsible for waste management; Renault Lortie, vice-president of customers and gas supply of Énergir; Environment Minister Benoît Charette; Mayor Bruno Marchand; Jonatan Julien, minister responsible for infrastructure and minister responsible for the Capitale-Nationale region; and Carl Desharnais, deputy director general for sustainable infrastructure at the Ville de Québec, attended the opening. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)