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Stay up to date with the latest stories, insights, and announcements.Declaration Puts Biogas and RNG on Global Climate Agenda at COP31
Türkiye launched the Biogas Declaration at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), calling for increased international cooperation to support the sustainable production and use of biogas and biomethane. The initiative seeks to contribute to greenhouse gas emissions reduction, energy security, improved organic waste management and rural development.
Divert Opens North Carolina RNG Facility
Divert Inc. has announced the opening of its new Integrated Diversion & Energy Facility in Lexington, North Carolina, in the central part of that state.
The firm says the new facility converts unsold food that can no longer be donated into renewable natural gas (RNG) to and fertilizer to support the regional agriculture sector. “The facility also recovers food-bound water to run its own operations and captures data to help customers prevent future waste,” states Divert.
Aemetis Biogas Receives CARB Approval for Six Dairy RNG Pathways
Aemetis, Inc. announced that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved provisional pathways under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) for six dairy digesters built and operated by Aemetis Biogas LLC, a subsidiary of the Company. The pathway approvals are effective as of October 1, 2026. The average carbon intensity for the six approved pathways is negative 351.
Certarus Expands into California with New CNG Hub
Certarus announced a new compressed natural gas (CNG) supply hub near Bakersfield, California. Expected to begin gas flow in Q1 2027, the hub will be Certarus' first permanent supply point in the state and will serve customers from Southern California through the Bay Area.
European Commission Opens First Biomethane Matching Round
The European Commission has opened the first matching round of its Biomethane Mechanism, giving buyers until 23 December 2026 to submit their demand.
Suppliers will then be able to indicate their interest in meeting that demand. Where a match is found, participants will receive each other's details and can pursue commercial discussions outside the mechanism.
Governor Hochul Announces $27 Million Available To Advance Innovative Alternative Fuel Solutions In New York
Governor Hochul announced that $27 million is now available through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to advance innovative alternative fuel solutions in New York State. The Governor also announced that nearly $10 million has been awarded to five projects to develop, pilot, and enhance the safety of alternative fuel technologies.
First-of-its Kind RNG Facility Advances in Maryland
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano announced continued progress on a groundbreaking renewable natural gas (RNG) project at the Newland Park Landfill in Salisbury, Maryland. This initiative represents another major step toward modernizing county infrastructure, expanding alternative energy production, and positioning Wicomico County as a leader in environmental stewardship.
Following nearly a year of due diligence, Wicomico County finalized agreements with WAGA Energy to develop what is anticipated to be Maryland's first cryogenic distillation facility designed to convert landfill gases, including methane, into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas.
Greenlane Renewables Renews Service Agreements with Major International Energy Company
Greenlane Renewables announced the renewal of service agreements with a major international energy company for three of its renewable natural gas (RNG) producing facilities at dairy farms in the United States.
The renewals reinforce the strength of Greenlane’s long-standing relationship with this customer and aftermarket parts and service business.
EnviTec Advances Construction of Swedish Biogas and Bio-LNG Facility
EnviTec Biogas AG is continuing construction in Vara, in the Swedish province of Västergötland, of a manure and slurry digestion plant fitted with a gas upgrading unit. The owner and operator is Biogas Västra Skaraborg AB (BVS), a Swedish limited company whose shareholders are local farmers and entrepreneurs, who supply the feedstock themselves. The project comes as the biomethane market is debating public support, notably in the United Kingdom, and as European gas prices remain under pressure. The biomethane produced is to feed a liquefaction unit, in order to make bio-LNG (liquefied natural gas of renewable origin) for heavy road transport, shipping and industry.
Singapore Airlines Signs Offtake for RNG-Derived SAF from Aether Fuels
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a binding agreement to buy up to 4,800 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from feedstocks including RNG. It is the airline’s first purchase of SAF produced from gaseous waste carbon rather than oils and fats.
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