Vanguard Renewables Acquires Generate Upcycle’s Five North American Facilities
September 21, 2026
Vanguard Renewables acquired Generate Upcycle’s five North American anaerobic digestion and advanced depackaging facilities in upstate New York and Ontario, as part of Generate Capital’s sale of its global platform. The combination expands Vanguard’s operating capacity and geographic reach, including entry into Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations market; the acquisition was announced as completed on October 1, 2026.
- Buyers
- Vanguard Renewables
- Targets
- Generate Upcycle (five North American facilities)
- Sellers
- Generate Capital
- Industry
- Renewable Energy
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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