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5/17/2024
Harnois Energies (HE) recently inaugurated a new rail spur at the Saint-Thomas distribution center in Quebec. Genesee & Wyoming Inc.'s Quebec Gatineau Railway serves the distribution center.
The spur's two new access tracks make it possible to load propane gas into a specialized tank at the Saint-Thomas facilities. With the two new access tracks, other products such as aviation fuel and urea can be received directly at the location, HE officials said in a news release.
The project received financial support from the Quebec government as part of its Rail Transport Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program.
The government awarded $1,888,936 for the project. HE invested $2 million in the $3.9 million rail spur project.
The benefits of this new infrastructure include reduced greenhouse gases. Because of the direct access and the ability to transfer product in the head office's rear yard, the equivalent of 240 trucks (i.e., 257 tons CO2) will be removed from the road each year, the release said.
"The realization of this project is the result of excellent teamwork between our teams and external partners. HE is looking toward the future and is taking action to reduce its environmental footprint and, therefore, ensure the company's sustainability," said Serge Harnois, president and CEO of Harnois Energies.