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Stay up to date with the latest stories, insights, and announcements.White House OMB Concludes Review of 45Z Proposed Rule
The White House Office of Management and Budget on Jan. 23 concluded its review of a proposed rule to implement guidance for the 45Z clean fuel production credit, according to information posted to the agency’s website.
The proposed rule was delivered to the OMB by the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service on Dec. 17. The OMB website indicates the agency scheduled 16 meetings with industry stakeholders in January to discuss the proposed guidance, with the final meeting held Jan. 23. Representatives of Amp Americas, WM, Fuels America, Continuum Ag, Growth Energy, NATSO/SIGMA, Aemetis Inc., Renewable Fuels Association, POET, National Grain and Feed Association, Clean Fuels Alliance America, RNG Coalition, Pivot Bio, American Soybean Association and Gevo Inc. and were among those to meet with OMB staff regarding the proposed 45Z rule.
New Mexico Finalizes Rules for Clean Fuel Program, Boosting Biogas Potential
New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board voted on Thursday to approve rulemaking for the state’s Clean Transportation Fuel Program after an extensive public hearing process. With the new rules, the regulator threaded the needle between fuel producers eager for a boost to biogas produced on farms and environmental advocates concerned about concentrated animal operations.
American Power Group's V7000 Dual Fuel Solution Receives New EPA Approval to Convert Cummins X15 Heavy-Duty Truck Engine Model Years 2018-2023
American Power Group Corporation (OTC Pink:APGI) the leading U.S. based dual fuel diesel engine conversion technology company is pleased to announce it has received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") to convert Cummins X15 heavy-duty diesel engine model years 2018-2023 to APG's dual fuel solution. APG now has a continuous set of EPA HD IAV Cummins 14.9L ISX and X15 approvals for model years 2005 through 2023. We have also requested EPA to extend the approval to include engine model year 2024 given the functional similarities with model year 2023.
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Outlook: 2026-2030
The U.S. renewable natural gas (RNG) market is at an inflection point. Exponential growth, both in terms of the number of operating projects and the amount of fuel produced over the past seven years, has created a situation where supply is outpacing demand, at least in the short term, putting pressure on prices. But over the longer term, demand is expected to grow faster than supply, tightening the market and improving conditions for producers.
Viridi Announces Sale of First Section 48 Investment Tax Credits from Magnolia Landfill RNG Project in Baldwin County, Alabama
Viridi Energy (“Viridi”), a Warburg Pincus portfolio company and a leading renewable natural gas (RNG) platform, today announced the successful sale of its first Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) under Section 48 related to Viridi’s landfill gas-to-RNG project at Magnolia Landfill in Baldwin County, Alabama.
This milestone reflects Viridi’s ability to monetize Section 48 tax credits to accelerate investment in domestic renewable energy infrastructure. Proceeds from the ITC transaction support Viridi’s strategy to capture landfill methane, upgrade it to pipeline-quality RNG, and deliver measurable economic and environmental benefits to local communities—while supplying low-carbon fuel attributes that support the U.S. transportation market.
SkyNRG Gets Environmental Approval for US Renewable Fuels Project
US State and County departments have approved SkyNRG's plans for a new sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel project.
Lane County and Emerald People’s Utility District Select Waga Energy to Upgrade Landfill Gas to RNG in Oregon
Lane County, in partnership with Emerald People’s Utility District (EPUD), has selected Waga Energy to build, own, operate, and maintain a renewable natural gas (RNG) production unit at the Short Mountain Landfill in Eugene, Oregon. When in operation, the plant is designed to produce about 407,000 MMBtu of RNG per year.
Over the last several decades, Emerald People’s Utility District (EPUD) has generated electricity from the landfill gas at Short Mountain Landfill at a capacity of 3 MW. EPUD selected Waga Energy to generate RNG, replacing the engines at the site. Lane County agreed with EPUDs recommendation: to select Waga Energy, a global leader in the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) from landfills, to upgrade the landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG at Short Mountain Landfill in Eugene for an initial 25-year period. The plant will utilize the WAGABOX® technology, developed and patented by Waga Energy. Once operational, it is able to process up to 2,000 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) of landfill gas and produce about 407,000 MMBtu (120 GWh) of RNG per year, delivering gas to the local pipeline.
Waga Energy : Develops Renewable Natural Gas Project in Florida
Hillsborough County has selected Waga Energy to upgrade the landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG at the Southeast County Landfill in Lithia. The plant will utilize the WAGABOX® technology, developed and patented by Waga Energy. Once operational, it will be able to process up to 3,000 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) of landfill gas and produce over 610,000 MMBtu (180 GWh) of RNG per year, delivering gas to the local pipeline for at least 20 years.
California Wants To Give EV Rebates to Car Buyers
California is moving to backfill at least some of the lost $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit that was killed recently by the President Donald Trump's administration and Congress.
IFM Investors Launches Texas-Based Mobius Renewables, a Global Low Carbon Fuels Platform
IFM Investors (“IFM”) today announced the formation of Mobius Renewables (the “Company”), a new global, vertically integrated low carbon fuels platform established to accelerate the development, production, distribution and commercialization of biomethane at scale across North America and Europe. Cynthia Walker has been appointed as President and CEO of the Company which will be headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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