RNG NEWS
GTI Report Presents Opportunity to Produce RNG from Wood Wastes
GTI announces the release of a site-specific engineering design titled Low-Carbon Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from Wood Wastes. GTI led a team of engineers and scientists to produce a “blueprint” for converting an existing biomass facility into an RNG production site, using the wood waste feedstock and some of the existing infrastructure. A biomass power plant in Stockton, California, was the host site for the engineering design effort. In addition to providing data about the process technologies, the integrated plant, and production costs, the study highlights the many environmental benefits and the low-carbon fuel produced.
GTI has a long history of research, analysis, and expertise in the technological issues involved in the expanded production and use of RNG. Recent projects include reports for policymakers and the public about the potential of RNG, the development of analytical equipment for determining levels of specific contaminants from various sources of RNG, and technology for the use of RNG as a transportation fuel.
By, Informed Infrastructure
RNG Now Flowing into SoCalGas Pipelines from Calgren Dairy Digester Pipeline Cluster
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and biogas producer Calgren Dairy Fuels (Calgren) today announced that renewable natural gas produced at Calgren's dairy digester facility in Pixley, California is being injected into SoCalGas pipelines. The project marks the first time that carbon-negative renewable natural gas produced from cow manure has been injected directly into SoCalGas' natural gas system. In August 2018, SoCalGas began receiving renewable natural gas into its system from CR&R, Inc.'s anaerobic digestion facility in Perris, California. The renewable natural gas from that digestion facility is already being used to fuel about 400 waste hauling trucks. Renewable natural gas is a carbon-negative fuel produced from waste and agriculture that can be used in trucks and buses, to generate electricity, fuel heating systems in homes and businesses, and for cooking.
By, PR Newsire
Net Zero Emissions vs. 100 Percent Renewables: A Breaking Point in the Green New Deal
Last week, freshman Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez released the text of her long awaited Green New Deal, a proposal that would radically reshape the American economy, by mandating widespread adoption of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. To some, this is already a nearly impossible goal. For many leading environmentalist groups, however, the net zero emissions language doesn’t go far enough.
The difference between net zero and renewable might seem subtle, but for environmentalist groups, it could end up being a major breaking point between the green dream and achievable policy.
By, Erin Mundahl, Inside Resources
Legislators Aim for Minnesota's Energy to be Carbon-Free by 2050
Legislators want to make Minnesota the fourth state in the country to set a 100 percent clean energy plan, with the aim of having electricity providers generate all energy from renewable sources by 2050.
“Business as usual and relying on markets is not going to get the job done in time. The crisis is urgent,” said the measure’s sponsor, Rep. Jamie Long, D-Minneapolis.
By, Jessie Van Berkel, StarTribune
Dominion Aims to Cut U.S. Methane Releases by 50 Percent by 2030
Dominion Energy Inc said it plans to cut the amount of methane escaping from its natural gas wells, pipelines and other infrastructure by 50 percent over the next decade as part of its effort to combat global warming.
The company, one of the biggest U.S. power and gas utilities, even held contests among its business units to determine how much methane emissions they could reduce, said Diane Leopold, president and CEO of Dominion’s Gas Infrastructure Group.
By, Scott DiSavino, Reuters
Aemetis Receives Conditional Commitment from USDA for Riverbank, CA Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefinery
Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX) announced today that the USDA has issued a Conditional Commitment under the 9003 Biorefinery Assistance Program to guarantee a $125 million, 20-year loan to the Aemetis cellulosic ethanol plant to be built in Riverbank, California.
The Riverbank plant is designed to convert orchard, forest and other biomass waste into cellulosic ethanol with below zero carbon emissions.
By, Grainnet
Royal Dutch Shell Puts Capital Behind Liquefied Biomethane
Shell Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Royal Dutch Shell PLC, has come on board as a strategic investor in bio-LNG production and technology company Nordsol, based in The Netherlands.
Nordsol uses biogas from organic waste streams to produce bio-LNG, or liquefied biomethane. The product is designed to be a fuel for the long-haul, heavy-duty transportation sector.
By, Michael Bates, NGT News
SoCalGas to Participate at the World Agricultural Expo
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the utility will participate in the World Agricultural Expo in Tulare, Calif.
The theme for this year's SoCalGas display is 'Clean, Renewable and Affordable' and will highlight the important role natural gas plays in California's clean energy future. Visitors to the SoCalGas exhibit booth will learn about the benefits of natural gas by taking the 'SoCalGas Challenge' - a series of five stations each highlighting the value of natural gas. The stations include information on residential energy efficiency programs, business energy efficiency programs, customer assistance programs, natural gas vehicles and renewable energy.
By, Market Screener
Republic Services Strengthens Commitment To Reduce Fleet Emissions With Expanded Adoption of Redeem™ RNG
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today announced an agreement that represents the widest geographic usage of Clean Energy (NASDAQ: CLNE) Redeem™ renewable natural gas (RNG) in North America. RNG is an ultra-low-carbon intensity transportation fuel that substantially lowers greenhouse gas emissions.
A growing number of Republic Services’ natural gas-powered vehicles will utilize increasing amounts of Redeem fuel across 21 states over the next five years. This is projected to reduce fleet emissions by roughly 250,000 metric tons of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) per year, which is equal to taking 53,000 passenger vehicles off the road.
By, Business Wire
Aemitis Launches Construction of Biomethane Digesters
US-based biotechnology company Aemitis announced that it has initiated the construction process of its multi-dairy renewable biomethane digester cluster.
In July 2018, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) awarded two grants totalling $3 million (€2.64 million) to build two biomethane digesters at the first two dairies in Aemitis’ biogas project.
By, Bioenergy News