University of Alberta researchers, led by David Bressler and Ruurd Zijlstra from the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, are partnering with an Alberta-based cleantech company to revolutionize the production of livestock feed. The project focuses on utilizing coal-derived methanol and hydrogen from Cv̄ictus's Mannville project to create low-carbon, highly nutritious animal feed through a fermentation process. The technology involves growing bacteria on methanol to produce single-cell protein, which is processed into feed after drying. This innovative approach has shown promising results in feed trials at the U of A. The collaboration aims to scale up production with the support of a $1.7-million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The goal is to enhance production capacity and efficiency, potentially enabling Alberta to supply a substantial amount of livestock feed globally. The project, located near Three Hills and Elnora, is expected to produce clean hydrogen and methanol, contributing to reduced carbon intensity in the energy and agriculture sectors. Katrina Stewart, Cv̄ictus's director of biotechnology and carbon reduction, highlights the environmental benefits of the technology, emphasizing its potential to modernize and lower the carbon footprint of both the energy and agriculture industries in Alberta. By utilizing ultra-deep coal resources and advanced fermentation processes, the project not only offers a sustainable alternative for livestock feed production but also showcases how innovation can drive significant environmental and economic impacts.