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Stay up to date with the latest stories, insights, and announcements.Aemetis Biogas and American Power Group Demonstrate Low-Cost Conversion of Diesel Trucks to Utilize up to 65% Renewable Natural Gas
Aemetis, Inc. and the American Power Group demonstrated the patented “Turbocharged Natural Gas Dual Fuel System” for truck engines to multiple truck fleet owners and operators who transport biofuels, animal feed, and other agricultural products for Aemetis and other businesses in the region. The technology was demonstrated for regulatory agencies and policy makers in Sacramento.
The technology allows a turbo-diesel engine to operate on up to 65% natural gas and 35% diesel, including renewable diesel. The technology is already operating in more than 3,000 stationary engines and 1,000 trucks worldwide, complying with EPA Clean Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conversion regulations.
Clean Energy Opens Ohio Renewable Natural Gas Station for Amazon and Other Trucking Fleets
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. held a ribbon cutting ceremony with state and local officials, agriculture leaders, and company executives at its new renewable natural gas (RNG) station in Groveport, OH. Amazon trucks will fuel at the station, which also will provide public access for local fleets seeking access to RNG, a sustainable fuel produced from organic waste.
“Large fleets fueling with RNG have the ability to realize immediate and significant carbon reduction, especially in the heavy-duty truck sector which could be many years away from meaningful electrification,” said Andrew J. Littlefair, president and CEO, Clean Energy.
Hexagon Sees Untapped Potential and Promise in RNG
Hexagon Agility president Seung Baik shrugs his shoulders when asked why renewable natural gas (RNG) has yet to enjoy the limelight of diesel alternatives such as hydrogen fuel cells or batteries. “I don’t know why we’re not talking about it more,” he said, during a briefing at the company’s North Carolina facility. “RNG is a solution we should be talking more about.”
There’s certainly much to like. The fuel is produced using sources such as livestock and agricultural waste (not to be confused with actual crops) and captures methane that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere. It can also be mixed into existing natural gas pipelines without sacrificing engine performance, he said.
A Conversation With Nature Energy CEO Alexis Glick on the Strategic Imperative of Carbon Neutrality in the Battle Against Climate Change
"What is biomethane gas and how is Nature Energy poised to change the energy landscape in North America and beyond?"
"Biomethane or biogas is renewable natural gas or simply put, green gas. We not only capture methane reducing greenhouse gases, but we also capture carbon creating green carbon, one of the most highly sought after commodities. We produce renewable natural gas (RNG) used to heat homes, production facilities, and businesses, and we can convert that RNG into CNG (compressed natural gas) or LNG (liquified natural gas) for trucking and air transport. The carbon we capture can be used for the carbonation of beverages, fibers, packaging, or when combined with hydrogen, for example, by using excess wind power, we can produce 60% more green gas with the same amount of waste."
France Announces Measures for Biogas, Biomethane
The French government announced two additional measures to accelerate the production of biogas in France, including a revaluation of the purchase rate against inflation.
At the end of June, 442 installations, mostly agricultural methanizers, were injecting renewable methane into France's natural gas networks. Their total production capacity is 7.6 terawatt-hours (TWh) per year, or +18% compared to the end of 2021, the Ministry of Energy Transition said. But France wants to increase the share of renewables to at least 10% of its gas consumption by 2030, compared to about 2% today.
Opinion: The Truth About Trash as an Important Source of Energy
If you live in Spokane, Washington, you know about its waste-to-energy facility, which burns up to 800 tons of solid waste a day and can generate 22 megawatts of electricity — enough to power 13,000 homes. It is part of Spokane’s overall system that encourages recycling and waste reduction along with generating power.
But what about the landfills spewing greenhouse gases from rotting trash? Earlier this year, Washington state lawmakers approved legislation requiring large garbage dumps to capture methane gas, thereby preventing its escape into the atmosphere. It says owners of landfills with 450,000 tons or more of waste — or landfills that generate methane equivalent to three million British thermal units of heat per hour — have to install and operate gas collection and control systems.
RNG Growth Across the US
As the energy sector looks for any opportunity to decarbonize its operations, renewable natural gas (RNG) becomes an increasingly attractive option for gas consumers looking for a product with net negative emissions.
Major RNG producers across the U.S. have noted the continual growth of the gas, and many don’t expect that growth to end in the near future.
Clean Energy Fuels to Open RNG Station in Ohio for Amazon, Local Fleets
Newport Beach, California-based Clean Energy Fuels Corp. will formally open a new renewable gas (RNG) station in Ohio to serve Amazon freight trucks and provide access to local fleets.
Clean Energy Fuels said in a statement its Groveport station is the first station of its kind in the country, built exclusively for Amazon and other heavy-duty truck fleets to fuel with RNG. Other similar stations are under construction around the country.
Sapphire Gas Solutions Chooses BAUER Compressors and Host Bio-Energy Systems to Bring Turnkey, End-To-End Biogas Upgrading Solutions to Market
Sapphire Gas Solutions' recent acquisition of CLEANCOR (based in California), has catalyzed new capabilities through inherited technical expertise and strategic supplier partnerships like BAUER Compressors Inc and HoSt Energy.
Partnering with top technology providers in the industry allows Sapphire to provide end-to-end biogas solutions from generating biogas in a digester to moving the gas to its final location via Sapphire's extensive virtual pipeline capabilities.
Anew Selected as LCFS Partner for U.S. Navy, Port of San Diego Initiative
Anew Climate, LLC has been selected as the exclusive California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) service provider to the Port of San Diego in its groundbreaking partnership with the U.S. Navy.
The joint Port/Navy initiative, announced at Cesar Chavez Park Pier in San Diego with Navy and Port officials and other state and local partners, will support electrification project development around San Diego Bay. Funding for these projects will be partially sourced from the generation and sale of LCFS credits as facilitated by Anew and will lead to both local air quality benefits and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
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