Hugh J. Young is the Founder and President of FETCH, a Canadian advisory firm specializing in the conversion of coal-fired power generation to sustainable biomass energy solutions. With more than 40 years of experience across the global biomass and energy sectors, Hugh is recognized for his practical, results-oriented leadership in complex energy transitions.
He has advised utilities, governments, and private-sector organizations throughout North America and internationally, providing strategic expertise in fuel sourcing, supply chain development, and the integration of industrial wood pellets into existing power generation infrastructure.
Hugh has also played a senior advisory role in the ongoing coal-to-biomass transition at Belledune Generating Station, helping shape a scalable model that may be adapted by other jurisdictions pursuing cleaner energy pathways. His work consistently focuses on technical feasibility, commercial viability, and long-term regional economic benefit.
Through FETCH, Hugh operates in a highly specialized market with a reputation for delivering honest, straightforward, and value-driven advisory services. He maintains long-standing relationships with global engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, and financial institutions, and collaborates closely with leading industry partners including Imerys and Advanced Cyclone Systems.
