Waga Energy
Mathieu Lefebvre has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of biogas and renewable energy. Mathieu started their career at Air Liquide Advanced Technologies as an intern, where they conducted a comprehensive analysis of the technical and economic applications of fuel cells in the aerospace industry. After completing their internship, they continued working with Air Liquide as an Engineer, specializing in research on hydrogen-fueled fuel cells. Mathieu also took on the role of Coordinator for collaborative research projects and initiated a sustainability initiative within the company.
In 2008, Mathieu Lefebvre moved on to become a Product Manager at Air Liquide Advanced Technologies, where they developed and managed the biogas purification business. Mathieu was responsible for market analysis, product development, project coordination, and contract negotiation. Mathieu held this position until 2013, when they took on the role of Business Development Manager at Air Liquide Advanced Business. In this position, they focused on developing new biogas purification offerings, investing in and operating biogas purification units, and training new recruits and business developers in target countries.
In 2015, Mathieu Lefebvre joined Waga Energy as the CEO and President. Waga Energy is a biogas valorization startup that designs, integrates, invests, and operates purification units for the production of biomethane from waste storage installations.
Overall, Mathieu Lefebvre has demonstrated a strong track record in the biogas industry, with expertise in product development, market analysis, project coordination, contract negotiation, and business development.
Mathieu Lefebvre attended Centrale Méditerranée from 2001 to 2004, where they earned a degree in Ingénieur with a specialization in Mécanique des fluides.
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Waga Energy
Waga Energy upgrades landfill gas into grid-compliant Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), also known as “biomethane”. Thanks to its patented WAGABOX® technology, Waga Energy recovers the methane emitted by the breakdown of organic matter contained in the waste to inject it directly into the gas grid. The result of ten years of R&D within Air Liquide and Waga Energy, the WAGABOX® technology combines membrane filtration and cryogenic distillation to separate the methane from the other components of the landfill gas. It provides high-quality biomethane that is injected directly into the gas grid. The purification units are fully automated, they operate 24/7 while being under remote computerized supervision. Waga Energy deploys this solution through a dedicated business model. Waga Energy purchases landfill gas from landfill site operators, funds the construction and operation of WAGABOX® units, and sales biomethane to energy utilities. Fourteen WAGABOX® units are in operation in France, combined, they supply 30,000 households. Fifteen more WAGABOX® units are under construction in France, Spain and Canada. In 2021, the use of the RNG produced by the WAGABOX® units avoided the emission of 24,000 tons of CO2eq in the atmosphere. Waga Energy's headquarters are located in Grenoble (France), a world-renowned center for high-tech innovation with a reputation for leadership in gas engineering and cryogenics. Waga Energy also has subsidiaries in the United States, Canada and Spain.