Solutions to accelerate your transition towards renewable energy
We are committed to a sustainable future through innovative
solutions, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
OUR TEAM
Steve Duchesne, President
Steve Duchesne is an entrepreneur and former Canadian professional hockey player who played sixteen seasons and 1,113 games in the NHL, earning the distinction of being a 3-time All-Star player. An exceptional defenseman, he played for the Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, Ottawa Senators, and Detroit Red Wings. His peak came in 2002 when he won the Stanley Cup with the Red Wings.
After hanging up his skates, he embarked on a new path in the bioenergy sector. For over ten years, he has been involved in promoting sustainable energy solutions in Canada and the United States. His commitment to this sector reflects his desire to make an active contribution to the energy transition and to building a greener future.
Félix Grenier, Co-Founder & Vice President of Business Development
Quebec City-born Félix Grenier is an accomplished businessman and founder of the Innov&Co consulting firm. The firm is renowned for its work on numerous provincial and federal projects related to the world of innovation. Nowadays, Félix offers strategic consulting, government relations and public relations services, specializing in innovation-focused projects and excelling in the creation of innovation ecosystems.
Félix has forged his expertise through mandates in various Quebec government offices. There, he was involved in innovation policy development, coaching economic players and developing infrastructure programs.
He holds a doctorate in political science from the University of Ottawa. He has taught at the Université de Moncton, completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, and is now an associate professor at the Université du Québec à Rimouski.
John Lapicola, Special Advisor on Business Development
John Lapicola is the President and CEO of LFO Holdings LLC, a private family investment firm founded in 2009 and based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Texas.
With over 40 years of operational and executive experience in the energy, electricity, and water industries, he has built a reputation as a visionary leader. His extensive expertise in these strategic sectors enables him to lead LFO Holdings with a unique perspective, combining deep technical knowledge with an innovative vision for the future of sustainable investments. Under his leadership, LFO Holdings continues to thrive by focusing on investment opportunities that balance profitability with environmental responsibility.
Richard Tremblay, Vice President & Shareholder
Richard is an expert with over 35 years of professional experience in the forest industry and partnerships with First Nations.
The texcana advantages
At Texcana, we're capitalizing on the diversity of residual biomass, such as woody biomass, invasive species and agricultural residues, to drive innovative projects in several Canadian provinces.
From agricultural residues to agri-food industry waste, forestry by-products and urban residues, residual biomass offers a variety of sustainable applications.
The use of forest residues helps reduce the frequency and/or intensity of forest fires.
Our efforts are supported by pilot projects and marketing programs that point the way to more efficient use of our natural resources.
Technology Partners
Best-in-class torrefaction technology provider, Yilkins B.V. is a Dutch company founded in 2015 that is currently one of the few black pellet technology providers to have its equipment installed and commissioned in an operational plant.
We have created a research network to drive the production and distribution of renewable bioenergy products, aimed at replacing coal and other non-renewable resources in the power generation and industrial sectors. What's more, we're always on the lookout for new collaborators.
Groupe FabMec is an industrial builder with over 20 years of experience in industrial equipment installation. In the context of Texcana's production sites, FabMec provides specialized equipment to condition residual biomass and torrefied material within a reasonable timeframe.