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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tragedy for many, a crisis for millions more. It has exacerbated age-old inequities and taken a heavy toll on economic growth.
Its long-term effect on our lives is still unclear, but that uncertainty must not induce paralysis. This can be a moment for change, a chance to reset priorities.
Climate change is among the most urgent problems facing humanity; businesses and governments have an imperative to act. Achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement, which aims to restrict a rise in the world’s average temperature, would enable us to take a giant step toward a safer, greener, more sustainable future.
By Daniel Pinto and Ashley Bacon, Fortune
U.S. Gain Adds Deer Run Dairy to its RNG Development Portfolio
U.S. Gain, a leader in the development and distribution of renewable natural gas (RNG) is proud to announce the anaerobic digester at Deer Run Dairy is complete, transforming animal waste to clean, low carbon fuel for the transportation market. RNG production offers Deer Run Dairy the opportunity to improve manure management practices from its herd of 1,700 milking cows.
“We’ve developed a great relationship with Deer Run Dairy over the years and are pleased to work with them on this opportunity, especially given the benefits their farm will receive,” said U.S. Gain RNG director of business development, Hardy Sawall. “This includes animal bedding and nutrient-rich fertilizer that can be either used by the farm as a cost savings measure or profitably sold. I look forward to continued collaboration with the Deer Run Dairy team, finding innovative ways to increase efficiency and gas output at the facility.”
By U.S. Gain
Canadian government funds RNG, biomass heating projects
The Canadian government on Oct. 8 awarded funding to an agricultural biomethanizer plant in Quebec and project that will add high-efficiency biomass boilers to four municipal buildings in New Brunswick.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced it will award nearly $900,000 to two projects under its Agricultural Clean Technology Program. An investment of up to $758,243 is being made in Coop Agri-Energie Warwick to support the development of a cooperative agricultural biomethanizer plant. The facility with take in cow manure and organic residues from local industries and produce renewable natural gas (RNG). The government funding will help the facility further process the digestate it produces, enhancing its agricultural value to the benefit of its farmer members.
By Erin Voegele, Biomass Magazine
CleanBay Renewables Selects Evoqua Water Technologies as Technology Partner and Operations Provider for Westover Maryland Facility
CleanBay Renewables Inc. (CleanBay), an enviro-tech company focused on the production of sustainable renewable natural gas and organic fertilizer, today announced the selection of Evoqua Water Technologies LLC (NYSE: AQUA), an industry leader in mission-critical water treatment solutions, as a key partner for its Westover, Maryland bio-refinery.
Evoqua and CleanBay are currently in negotiations for Evoqua to provide its field-proven anaerobic digestion and water treatment technology for CleanBay’s Westover facility, which is anticipated to recycle more than 150,000 tons of chicken litter annually and convert it into renewable natural gas, renewable electricity and a nutrient-rich fertilizer product. Based on their stellar track record and significant past performance, Evoqua has also been selected to negotiate an agreement to serve as the facility’s long-term operations and maintenance service provider.
By Business Wire
Ductor to Develop 200 Biogas Projects in the EU and North America
Ductor, a Finnish-Swiss biotechnology company, will develop up to 200 new biogas and sustainable fertilizer projects in Europe and North America in the next three years. The company received a significant investment from BW Group, one of the world’s leading maritime groups in the tanker, gas, and offshore segments.
The new projects such as biogas plants will use agricultural or fish waste to create two separate products: renewable biogas and sustainable organic fertilizer. This circular economy model will help significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from both the energy and agriculture sectors
By Ductor
EBA Welcomes Biogas Focus in EU Methane Strategy
The European Biogas Association (EBA) has welcomed the “holistic approach” of the Methane Strategy to accelerate the reduction of methane emissions using biogas and biomethane.
The new EU strategy acknowledges the high potential of biogas to reduce methane emissions in agriculture and boost rural development.
The EBA described the Methane Strategy as a “fundamental step” to ensure this reduction and achieve climate-neutrality by 2050. According to the EU Executive body, 53% of emissions caused by human activity come from agriculture, followed by waste (26%).
By BioEnergy Insight
Honeywell Installs 100th Biomethane Injection Station To GRDF
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced the installation of its 100th biomethane grid injection station to GRDF, the primary gas distribution operator in France, to support its transition to more sustainable operations. GRDF is an essential partner to local authorities, helping them achieve carbon neutrality through energy choices and sustainable mobility policies.
Biomethane is a renewable energy source that is used in traditional natural gas applications but is 100% locally produced from the degradation of organic waste, including green waste, domestic garbage, agricultural waste, farm waste or industrial waste. Honeywell's grid injection stations act as a gatekeeper to the gas network. These stations measure flow and gas compositions and check them for compliance, add an odor to the gas to assist with leak detection, and collect and transmit operating data to GRDF for monitoring and recording.
By Cision
Waste Management Updates Sustainability Plan with 2025 Targets Focused on Climate
Waste Management's latest sustainability report includes a newly publicized set of 2025 targets as part of its longer-term push to "reduce, avoid and offset four times the emissions we generate in our operations by 2038."
As part of that original plan, Waste Management aims to run 70% of its collection fleet on non-diesel alternatives and power 50% of those trucks with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2025.
By Waste Dive
Hyliion Announces Natural Gas Fueling Partnership with American Natural Gas
Hyliion Inc. (Hyliion), a leader in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, and American Natural Gas, Inc. (ANG), an industry-leading alternative fuel provider, announced today a partnership agreement that offers Hyliion customers discounted pricing for renewable natural gas (RNG) at ANG fueling stations across the country. For qualifying fleet customers, ANG has also agreed to build new fueling stations near Hyliion’s customer locations with no upfront capital costs to such customers.
Hyliion and ANG also entered into a sales agreement that includes a pre-order of up to 250 Hypertruck ERX vehicles, allowing for early availability of Hyliion’s fully electric powertrain to ANG and its fleet customers. Using RNG, the Hypertruck ERX is an electric solution for Class 8 vehicles that offers a net-negative carbon emissions profile and the lowest total cost of ownership over the life of the vehicle compared to current competitive offerings.
By Business Wire
SoCalGas, Longo Toyota Donate 1,008 Meals to Mark National Hydrogen Day
In recognition of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day last week (October 8th), Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) and Longo Toyota of El Monte donated 1,008 meals to non-profit Meals on Wheels.
October 8th and the number 1,008 are used in connection with hydrogen because its atomic weight is 1.008.
Toyota’s Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) is powered solely by hydrogen without combustion and its only emission is water.
Gas distributor SoCalGas recognises hydrogen and fuel cells to be a critical part of the future of clean energy in California.
“Longo Toyota is proud to partner with SoCalGas on National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day to bring awareness to hydrogen and fuel cell technology in the automotive space,” said Doug Eroh, President and General Manager of Longo Toyota.
By Joanna Sampson
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