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Stay up to date with the latest stories, insights, and announcements.National Grid Says It Found Plenty of RNG and Hydrogen to Help Decarbonize the Northeast
National Grid says it has located what it calls “robust stocks” of renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen potentially available for customers in Massachusetts and New York.
The stocks were identified through the company’s Northeast clean energy request for information (RFI) issued in May. The company says providing RNG and hydrogen are “essential” to its plan to deliver a fossil-free gas network for customers who do not electrify their homes or businesses. Through the RFI responses, the company determined there will be at least 33 trillion BTUs (TBtus) available in the next three years, more than double the 15 TBtus needed in 2025.
A Renewable Natural Gas Plant is Proposed for the District of Thunder Bay, British Columbia
Plans are set to be announced for a new mill in the Nipigon or Greenstone area to convert underutilized wood fibre to renewable natural gas. Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. and British Columbia-based REN Energy International Corp. will sign a letter of intent to move forward with the planning and design of the mill.
LNFMI is a wholly-owned Indigenous company that manages the Lake Nipigon Forest under a sustainable forest licence issued by the Ontario government. If the project goes ahead, the plant will be the second of its kind constructed by REN, and the first in Canada outside B.C.
Archaea Announces Expansion of Commercial Partnership with Énergir via New 20-Year RNG Agreement
Archaea Energy Inc., an industry-leading renewable natural gas company, announced that it is expanding its commercial partnership with Énergir L.P. by entering into a new long-term RNG purchase and sale agreement. This is the second long-term commercial agreement between Archaea and Énergir, the largest natural gas distribution company in Quebec.
The RNG produced by Archaea for this expanded long-term partnership is expected to be a key contributor towards Énergir’s interim target of delivering 2% of its total annual natural gas volumes using RNG by 2023, with a longer-term target of 5% by 2025.
First Biomethane Production Plant Will be Launched in Ukraine
Chernihivgaz JSC, which belongs to the agricultural holding Gals Agro, issued technical requirements for integrating the first biomethane plant in Ukraine. Its connection to the gas distribution network is expected by the end of 2022, the Regional Gas Company reported.
Officials Praise Manure-Powered Garbage Truck
A garbage truck being billed as carbon-negative – powered with help from some local cows – has hit the road in Southwestern Ontario.
Bluewater Recycling Association, which collects waste from more than 20 municipalities in Middlesex, Huron, Perth and Lambton counties, unveiled this week its new waste collection truck that runs on renewable natural gas.
House Approves Sweeping Climate, Tax, Health Care Package
The package specifically includes $369 billion in energy security and climate investments and $64 billion to expand Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
The bill offers incentives to businesses and consumers to make cleaner energy choices, including utilizing lower-carbon and carbon-free energy, and it creates new programs that will bolster investments in climate.
Roanoke Gas Co. Seeks State Approval of Renewable Energy Project
A plan to convert biogas from a sewage treatment plant into natural gas that will be distributed to Roanoke-area homes and businesses is projected to reduce carbon emissions by more than 13,000 metric tons a year.
Roanoke Gas Co., which is participating in the renewable energy project with the Western Virginia Water Authority, is seeking approval from state regulators.
Kinder Morgan Acquires North American Natural Resources
Kinder Morgan, Inc. announced it has closed on the acquisition of North American Natural Resources, Inc. and its sister companies, North American Biofuels, LLC and North American-Central, LLC. The $135 million acquisition in combined purchase price and related transaction costs includes seven landfill gas-to-power facilities in Michigan and Kentucky.
Shortly following close, Kinder Morgan will make a final investment decision (FID) on the conversion of up to four of the seven gas-to-power facilities to renewable natural gas facilities with a capital spend of approximately $175 million. Pending FID, these facilities are expected to be in service by early 2024. Once complete, the facilities are expected to generate approximately 2 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per year of RNG.
Port of Seattle Achieves Significant Cut in Emissions in 2021
The Port of Seattle has managed to cut greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations by 46 percent in 2021 over the 2005 baseline.
“Renewable natural gas made this breakthrough possible. We are optimistic that more organizations will make major strides towards zero carbon when the Clean Fuel Standard takes effect in Washington next year,” commented Rya Calkins, commissioner, Port of Seattle.
OPAL Fuels Announces Closing of a $105 Million Senior Secured Debt Facility for RNG Projects
OPAL Fuels Inc., a vertically integrated producer and distributor of renewable natural gas, announced the closing of a five-year, $105 million senior secured debt facility. The facility provides construction financing for designated OPAL Fuels projects upon achieving certain milestones. The lending syndicate is comprised of Investec, Bank of Montreal, and Comerica Bank.
“We believe these transactions are a testament to the strength of our vertically integrated RNG platform and continued awareness of the pivotal role that RNG plays in decarbonizing the heavy-duty transportation industry now,” said Adam Comora, Co-CEO of OPAL Fuels.
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