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Stay up to date with the latest stories, insights, and announcements.Funding Advances for 3 Mid-Atlantic Anaerobic Digestion Projects
Leyline Renewable Capital recently announced new bridge financing for RNG Energy Solutions to develop two anaerobic digestion projects. Each will see approximately $3 million for pre-construction activities such as permitting, engineering, site analysis and securing interconnection agreements.
One RNG Energy site will be in Philadelphia, on a former refinery site, and plans to create renewable natural gas to be sold as transportation fuel. The other, in Linden, New Jersey, will be focused on creating pipeline quality gas. The two sites, each with processing capacity for up to 1,100 tons per day, are expected to begin construction in Q3 of 2020.
By Waste Dive
How Cities Are Turning Food Into Renewable Fuel
Every year, America throws away more than 80 million pounds of food. More than three-quarters of it ends up in landfills, where it takes up more room than any other kind of waste and produces as much greenhouse gases as 3.4 million vehicles.
The food waste that doesn’t end up decomposing at the dump is most commonly diverted to compost facilities that turn organic material into nutrient-rich soil. But an increasing number of municipalities around the country are looking to do even more with this untapped resource by turning it into usable energy called biogas.
By Politico
Demand for Renewable Natural Gas Continues, Says Clean Energy
Demand for renewable natural gas continues as public and private fleets convert from diesel to Clean Energy Fuels' Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG) and extend their supply contracts, the company announced.
Public fleets that have recently made commitments to renewable natural gas include:
The City of Ontario, Calif., signed a five-year RNG supply contract for an approximate 3 million gallons of Redeem to reduce fleet emissions. The city currently operates 88 vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and recently purchased six new refuse trucks and its first CNG-powered asphalt patch truck.
By Government Fleet
Ofgem Seeks Views on Equipment used in RNG Production
Ofgem is inviting views on the industry standards and practices that are currently used for commissioning equipment used in biomethane production for injection.
That is under the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, which was introduced to help support the transition to low carbon heating in the UK.
The RHI provides support for biomethane production by allowing producers to become registered onto the scheme and receive payments in respect of eligible biomethane they produce that is injected into the gas grid.
By Energy Live News
Waste-to-gas Facility Revived in Swindon
The funding has been provided by engineering services company Advanced Biofuel Solutions, with support from the Department for Transport and Cadent, the UK’s ‘biggest’ gas distribution network.
The company has set a target of bringing the plant into service in the second half of 2020.
When testing for the plant was first announced in 2012, the three operators said it would demonstrate the possibility of “converting waste into bio-substitute natural gas (Bio-SNG)” which can be used as fuel in the transport sector (see letsrecycle.com story).
By Lets Recycle
Leyline Renewable Capital to Finance Development of Major Anaerobic Digestion Facilities in Philadelphia, PA and Linden, NJ
Leyline Renewable Capital announced today that it has entered into an agreement with RNG Energy Solutions to provide bridge funding for the development of two major anaerobic digestion facilities located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Linden, New Jersey. Leyline Renewable Capital works with developers like RNG Energy Solutions to provide capital for the pre-construction phase of renewable energy projects, including permitting, engineering, site analysis and securing interconnection agreements.
"Leyline Renewable Capital has demonstrated a unique understanding of the anaerobic digestion space and the specific challenges that come with renewable energy development," said James Potter, president of RNG Energy Solutions. "RNG brings 30 years of experience to the table and we strongly value a financing partner that shares our deep understanding of the renewable energy industry and the capital needs of developers. With Leyline Renewable Capital, we have found that ideal combination and are confident that these two facilities represent the first of many opportunities to work together."
By Morningstar
New On-site Fueling Technology Adopted by Southern California Waste Hauler
Onboard Dynamics today announced the deployment of its GoFlo®natural gas compressor to Serv-Wel Disposal and Recycling, allowing the waste hauler to refuel its trucks in its fleet yard — without any reliance on electricity. The addition of on-site refueling was a key factor in Serv-Wel’s decision to install a GoFlo system as electricity costs continue to rise in southern California. Serv-Wel is thrilled to find a solution that removed the infrastructure barriers for providing clean, compressed natural gas (CNG) to its fleet of waste haulers.
Serv-Wel Disposal is a family-owned, reputable waste collection and disposal company that services the needs of residential, commercial, industrial and construction clients in the greater Los Angeles area. This permanent installation provides Serv-Wel with an economical, onsite compressed natural gas station that refuels its waste trucks, decreases traffic to alternate fuel stations and reduces greenhouse gas pollutants.
By Market Screener
Kinetrex Energy Reports Environmental and Social responsibility Impact in all Major Business Footprints
Kinetrex Energy, the leading supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the Midwest, is proud to release its first sustainability report. The report demonstrates the company’s commitment to helping employees, customers, and the community be more sustainable through an integrated approach to environmental and social responsibility. The report includes sustainability results from 2018 and 2019 as well as the company’s future sustainability goals.
“It seems these days many companies are quick to speak broadly about sustainability,” said Aaron Johnson, CEO of Kinetrex Energy. “At Kinetrex we speak with specificity about our impact upon the environment and are proud to let our customers and community see the benefits of environmentally friendly natural gas, liquid natural gas and renewable natural gas.”
By Kinetrex Energy
Ontario to Consult on Ways to Enable Farmers to Enter RNG Market
The Government of Ontario will launch consultations to identify potential changes that would allow farmers to expand the emerging renewable natural gas market in Ontario and make the province a North American leader in the biogas sector. The consultations will focus on changes designed to reduce red tape and grow untapped economic opportunities for on-farm biogas operations.
"Today we are launching consultations designed to unlock the economic potential of the biogas industry," said Ernie Hardeman, Ontario's Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. "These consultations will focus on identifying potential changes that would enable the biogas sector to access new markets for renewable natural gas through red tape reduction. We want these consultations to pinpoint potential changes that could enable Ontario's $35 million dollar-a-year biogas sector to grow by up to 50 per cent over the next five years."
By Ontario Newsroom
Government-backed Trial of RNG Trucks Slashes Emissions for Asda
The coalition of businesses leading a UK-wide trial of biomethane fuels for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), including Asda and Kuehne + Nagel, has revealed that the scheme mitigated the emission of 1,400 tonnes of CO2e over a two-year period.
Funded in part by the UK Government’s Office for Low-Emission Vehicles and its Innovate UK arm, the trial saw Asda, Howard Tenens and Kuehne + Nagel use biomethane to power 20 HGVs over 24 months. Each of the vehicles met the Euro VI standard for emissions.
During the trial period, this fleet of HGVs collectively travelled 2.2 million kilometres, emitting 1,400 tonnes less CO2e than a pure-diesel fleet of the same size travelling the same distance would have.
By Edie
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