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Stay up to date with the latest stories, insights, and announcements.EBA: Europe Should Recognize Renewable Gas as a Solution to Avoid Gas Price Hikes
The EU is fully immersed in an energy transition, but while renewable electricity is increasing, the European Commission finds that the bloc is still 90 percent dependent on imported fossil gas with not enough gas to heat homes and supply industries in the post-pandemic recovery, and refill stocks before the winter.
The European Biogas Association (EBA) highlights that studies from the International Energy Agency (IEA), Gas for Climate, Eurogas, Cerre, or CE Delft evaluating the potential of biomethane, suggest that renewable gas could cover 30-40 percent of the gas demand in Europe by 2050.
First Maryland Utility Gains Regulatory Approval for RNG Use
BGE is the first utility in Maryland to gain regulatory approval for the use of renewable natural gas on its gas distribution system. Approval of BGE’s RNG tariff from the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) comes as Maryland’s first RNG plant, owned and operated by Bioenergy Devco, nears completion in Howard County.
TransTech Energy Partners Takes Majority Stake in Energyneering Solutions
TransTech Energy Partners has acquired a majority ownership of Energyneering Solutions Inc., a technical services provider in the biogas industry.
The acquisition is part of TransTech’s efforts to expand its biogas engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance capabilities and advance its ESG objectives for strategic growth—and commitment to the renewables market.
Chevron Sets Net Zero 2050 Carbon Goals for Its Operations
Chevron Corp. committed to an “aspiration” of net zero emissions from its operations by 2050 as the company responds to rising investor and societal pressure to play a bigger role in a transition to a low-carbon future.
Chevron also set a target of reducing carbon intensity by 5% from 2016 levels by 2028 for the full lifecycle of its products, the San Ramon, California-based company said Monday in a report. The target includes Scope 3 emissions, or those of its customers. Shareholders defied Chevron’s board in May and voted to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
Sustainability a Priority For Seattle-Tacoma International Renovation
This summer, just as passengers returned in significant numbers, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) opened Phase 2 of its $710 million North Satellite modernization project, adding much-needed gates and square footage.
The investment, however, was about more than adding operating space. Making sure the new facilities meet or exceed passenger expectations was equally important for the Port of Seattle, which owns and operates SEA.
Gevo Engages Kiewit Energy Group to Lead Front End Engineering Design Effort for its Net-Zero 1 Project in South Dakota
Gevo Inc. said it has engaged Kiewit Energy Group Inc. to lead the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) effort for its Net-Zero 1 Project in Lake Preston, South Dakota.
Kiewit Energy Group Inc. is part of Kiewit Corporation, one of the top five contractors in the US with vast experience in virtually every energy segment. This includes extensive work on energy-transition projects such as biofuel plants, geothermal plants, solar farms, and building the first offshore wind substation project in the US, as well as a wide range of projects for large oil-and-gas companies.
Onboard Dynamics Signs Investment Agreement with BP Energy Partners
Onboard Dynamics, Inc. ("Onboard Dynamics"), a leading climate-tech provider of unique, patented, mobile natural gas pipeline evacuation and vehicle refueling compression technology and equipment, announced the signing of an investment agreement between Onboard Dynamics and BP Energy Partners, LLC. The equity investment from BPEP provides Onboard Dynamics capital to scale its products and service offerings.
Xebec Announces BGX Biostream™ Orders from Brightmark and Chevron Renewable Natural Gas Partnership
Xebec Adsorption Inc. (“Xebec”), a global provider of clean energy solutions, is pleased to announce today that it has signed the first set of task orders under the previously announced Master Service Agreement for an initial 18 BGX-Biostream™ units with Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC. Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC is a joint venture between Brightmark and Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, to own project companies across the United States to produce and market dairy biomethane, a renewable natural gas (RNG).
Kinetrex Energy and Wabash Valley Power Alliance to Construct RNG Facilities
Kinetrex Energy, a Kinder Morgan, Inc. company and Wabash Valley Power Alliance have announced they have started construction activities for three previously announced renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities in Indiana, US. The three sites are located at the Twin Bridges Landfill in Danville, the Prairie View Landfill in Wyatt and the Liberty Landfill in Monticello. Upon completion, they are expected to produce a total of 3.5 billion ft3 of RNG each year. Commercial operations are expected to begin in the autumn of 2022, pending required permits and certifications.
UGI Corp Completes Acquisition of Mountaineer Gas
UGI Corporation has completed the acquisition of Mountaintop Energy Holdings LLC, owner of Mountaineer Gas Company, the largest gas local distribution company in West Virginia, for an enterprise value of $540 million. With all closing conditions now satisfied, including final regulatory approval from the West Virginia Public Service Commission, Mountaineer becomes the newest wholly-owned subsidiary of UGI.
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