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Last week my colleagues and I participated in a series of public hearings concerning proposed enhancement to our Greenpoint Energy Center. The project involves the installation of two new vaporizer units that would allow us to extract liquified natural gas (LNG) from existing tanks within our facility more efficiently on the coldest days of the year, during peak hours when gas is most needed by customers. This is proven technology that we have operated safely for decades. The public meetings are part of yet another independent review of our plans for addressing forecasted gas supply gaps in the region. Our long-term supply plans have previously undergone review by regulators and independent consultants, each finding that the supply gap is very real and that our approach is reasonable and necessary to avoid future restrictions on essential energy services. Over the four sessions, we heard from members of the community and advocates who expressed strong support for renewable alternatives and understandable concern for their rising energy bills. We also heard a lot of misinformation about National Grid and our motives for pursuing this project.
Vermont-based Farmers Host Large AD Operation, Supplying Neighboring College With Renewable Natural Gas
A Vermont farm, neighboring college, and utility are partnering with Vanguard Renewables on a project that has capacity to convert about 180 tons of food and beverage waste and 100 tons of manure into renewable natural gas (RNG) each day.
The anaerobic digestion (AD) operation, reportedly the largest in New England, comes with advantages unique to each party’s interests, while giving Vermont food producers an outlet for mega volumes of scraps. For facility host and Goodrich Family Farm co-owners Danielle Goodrich-Gingras and her brother Chase Goodrich, a large impetus was a better, more environmental way to manage the massive tons of manure their cows produce.
Amoozon? Cows to Help Fuel Central Ohio Amazon Deliveries
Clean Energy Fuels Corporation cut the ribbon on its new renewable natural gas fueling (RNG) station in Groveport, Ohio, for Amazon’s Groveport truck fleet. "This station is the first renewable natural gas fueling station for Amazon that’s been built from the ground up," CEO of Clean Energy Fuels, Andrew Littlefair, said.
Evan Barton and his family run South Fork Dairy in Newark, which will work with Clean Energy Fuels. "The benefit is we're eliminating the methane going into the environment from our manure pits," Barton said. But at the same time, we’re displacing diesel fuel that’s going to be powering these trucks. From an environmental standpoint, we’re winning on both sides.”
Bioenergy Innovation Center in Delaware Plans to Use New Organic Recycling Technology
When Jeff Deats looks out over the 200-plus-acre composting site he manages in Seaford, Delaware, he can envision new advantages for western Sussex County – renewable energy, cleaner water and air, and well-paid jobs.
Maryland-based Bioenergy Devco purchased the former Perdue AgriRecycle composting operation in February 2020, renamed the facility and plans to bring in new organic recycling technology. The project has earned widespread support from Sussex County leaders and is currently obtaining state permits. The Bioenergy Innovation Center is undergoing a transformation that will strengthen the western Sussex County economy, improve regional water quality and support local family farms.
EnviTec Biogas: Part of European Commission's Biomethane Industrial Partnership
The European Commission and leading companies from across Europe are jointly launching the sustainable Biomethane Industrial Partnership (BIP). The aim is to meet the EU's biomethane production target of 35 billion cubic metres (bcm) by 2030.
Announced as part of the REPower EU plan, the project is now officially underway. One key goal of the initiative is achieving a cost-effective reduction in Europe's dependency on Russian natural gas. However, the BIP also aims to make significant progress in diversifying agriculture revenue streams and orienting the sector towards a circular economy.
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.
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