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Greenlane to supply biogas upgrading systems to returning customer, Brightmark, for a project generating RNG from dairy farms for injection into the local gas grid.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Greenlane Renewables Inc. (“Greenlane”) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenlane Biogas North America Ltd., has signed an $7.7 million (US$5.8 million) contract for a new renewable natural gas (“RNG”) project developed by San Francisco, California-based Brightmark LLC (“Brightmark”). The multiple-site dairy farm project in the State of Florida will utilize Greenlane’s pressure swing adsorption (“PSA”) biogas upgrading systems.
“This is a showcase project and second contract with Brightmark, one of the leading RNG project developers in the United States,” said Brad Douville, President & CEO of Greenlane. “We’re honored to be a trusted collaborator for this exciting new project in Florida.”
By StreetInsider
Renewable Natural Gas Facility Coming to Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS — Ontario will soon be home to a new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility, which will create local jobs and stimulate regional economic development, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. The Niagara Falls Renewable Natural Gas plant will be the largest of its kind in Ontario and will generate enough clean renewable energy from landfill waste to heat 8,750 homes across the country and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 48,000 tonnes.
Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and Bill Walker, Associate Minister of Energy, joined representatives from Enbridge and Walker Industries in Niagara Falls today to formally announce the $42 million facility.
By Thorold News
Hyliion Touts Hybrid Model to Electrify Carbon-Heavy Trucking Industry
Texas-based Hyliion hit public markets last week with a business model that CEO Thomas Healy said will speed up the trucking industry's transition to electric.
"Trucking is all about moving goods from point A to point B and doing it as economically as possible," Healy told Cheddar. "What we're able to do is take both the emission savings and the cost savings and bring those together and offer a solution that's actually net carbon-negative emissions."
By Alexander Vuocolo, Cheddar
Hydrogen-Based Heating Could Help UK Reach Net-Zero Carbon by 2050
Currently, non-renewable natural gas from fossil fuels is used to supply half of Europe’s heat demand, with national shares as high as 80 per cent in the Netherlands and the UK. However, the UK has committed to developing an economy with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, and one of the ways to achieve this might involve switching natural gas for hydrogen.
Hydrogen has long been hailed as a clean alternative to natural gas. It produces only water when consumed, and it can be distributed through existing infrastructure such as pipelines with minimal adjustments. Yet there is little understanding of the various requirements of this transition, including its cost.
By Caroline Brogan, Imperial College London
2020 NGVAmerica Industry Summit Moves to Virtual Format this October
NGVAmerica is moving its Annual Industry Summit—NGV20—to an online format for Fall 2020 due to national health and travel concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Powered by the vFairs platform, the virtual conference will be held live online 20-22 October from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET daily.
NGVAmerica’s Industry Summit is the only dedicated natural gas in transportation alternative fuels conference and conversation focused on the North American market.
By Green Car Congress
California Expands Definition of RNG
Under a bill passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the new definition of renewable natural gas includes energy that comes from additional forms of organic waste such as dead trees, agricultural waste and vegetation removed for wildfire mitigation.
AB 3163 will help California manage wildfires with reduced forest debris and will also lower greenhouse gas emissions.
“California took another step in the fight against climate change by joining leaders like Oregon who are turning their organic waste problem into an affordable and renewable energy solution,” said Southern California Gas Co. in statement. “Renewable natural gas can help reverse planet warming emissions.”
By Kallanish Energy
Renewable Natural Gas Challenges “One-Size Fits All” Vision of Electrification
Regardless of which Administration is in charge next year, or what party controls the Congress, these leaders will be tasked with addressing our energy challenges and rebuilding our economy. Moving the needle on both of these challenges, will require a balance of bold action, innovative technologies, and pragmatic solutions.
When it comes to energy solutions to invigorate our economy and slow the pace of climate change, some have asserted that electrification alone, is the most viable solution. But this is a false proposition. It would be a mistake to romanticize a “one-size fits all” approach that proposes that electrification is the only viable route to a successful energy transition. If we are serious about lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and getting our economy back on track, renewable natural gas (RNG) must be a part of the solution.
By David Cox and Tom Russo, Real Clear Energy
Chevron, Brightmark Partner on Dairy Biomethane Fuel Projects
Brightmark LLC and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. today announced the formation of a joint venture, Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC, to own projects across the United States to produce and market dairy biomethane, a renewable natural gas (RNG).
Equity investments by each company in the new venture will fund construction of infrastructure and commercial operation of dairy biomethane projects in multiple states. Chevron will purchase RNG produced from these projects and market the volumes for use in vehicles operating on compressed natural gas. Marathon Capital acted as exclusive financial advisor to Brightmark in establishing the partnership with Chevron.
By San Ramon, CA and San Francisco, CA (Business Wire)
Biomethane Market 2026: Research By Top Manufacturers with Market Size, Market Growth, Competitive Regions with Opportunities in Industry
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By TECHNOWEEKLY
California Boosts RNG, Improves Wildfire Protection
California Gov. Gavin Newsom last month signed legislation to turn the biomass from forest waste and dead trees into renewable natural gas (RNG).
According to the California Forestry and Fire Protection Department, aka CalFIRE, the state has nearly 150 million dead trees. Studies have pinpointed sources throughout the nation for producing RNG, including woody forest waste. The Illinois-based Gas Technology Institute has estimated that more than 75 Bcf/year of RNG could be produced from dead trees over a 30-year period.
By Rich Nemec, Natural Gas Intelligence
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