Inauguration of the rail spur for Harnois Énergies in Saint-Thomas
On May 15, Harnois Énergies (HÉ) inaugurated the rail spur at the Saint-Thomas distribution centre.

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The rail spur’s two new access tracks now make it possible for HÉ to load propane gas into a specialized tank at its Saint-Thomas facilities. Thanks to these two new access tracks, other products such as aviation fuel and urea can be received directly at this location.
Project financial partner
This project was made possible through financial support from the Government of Québec as part of its Rail Transport Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program.
This rail terminal could not have happened without a subsidy from the provincial government. Geneviève Guilbault, Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, provided maximum funding of $1,888,936 to HÉ to bring this project to fruition. This amount was awarded with a view to maintaining and developing rail infrastructure as well as improving the integration of this mode of transport with supply chains. HÉ invested $2 million in this $3.9 million new rail spur project.
Value-added infrastructure
The benefits of this new infrastructure are numerous, starting with reduced greenhouse gases. In the past, HÉ had no other option but to ship propane by truck from a supply site to its tank in Saint-Thomas. Thanks to this 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.
In addition to the project’s environmental benefits, the logistical and efficiency aspects are also central to the added value of this investment. In the long term, this project will eliminate several steps, which will result in increased volume and better efficiency for HÉ. The new facilities were designed according to strict security standards that ensure optimal protection.
« The realization of this project is the result of excellent teamwork between our teams and external partners. HÉ 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 Énergies.









