RNG NEWS
Greenlane Renewables Announces $7.2 Million System Sale
Greenlane Renewables Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $7.2 million (US$5.4 million) contract through Synthica St Bernard, LLC for a food waste to pipeline RNG project in Ohio, United States. Greenlane will supply an integrated sulfur removal and water wash system for upgrading biogas generated from food waste streams into pipeline-spec renewable natural gas (“RNG”) for direct injection into the local natural gas pipeline network.
The project will process approximately 190,000 annual tons of organic waste from nearby food and beverage manufacturers. The project is expected to generate approximately 250,000 MMBtus (million Btus) of pipeline-quality RNG each year that will be injected into a local natural gas pipeline on the regional distribution system. Greenlane’s order fulfillment is expected to commence immediately.
Richland Landfill and Potato Waste will Soon Generate Natural Gas for Washington State Homes
Agricultural biogas from Lamb Weston’s Richland plant and raw gas from the Richland Horn Rapids landfill will no longer go to waste.
Instead, it will be converted into renewable natural gas to be distributed by Cascade Natural Gas as soon as the end of this year.
The project is expected to produce the amount of natural gas used by about 4,173 Washington homes each year, according to the city and companies.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. Announces Acquisition of a 49.9% Interest in Emerging RNG Producer
Marathon Petroleum Corp. today announced the acquisition of a 49.9% interest in LF Bioenergy, an emerging producer of renewable natural gas (RNG) in the United States, from Cresta Fund Management for $50 million. The agreement includes the potential for up to an additional $50 millionbased on the achievement of predetermined earn-out targets.
LF Bioenergy has been focused on developing and growing a portfolio of dairy farm-based, low carbon intensity RNG projects. Current projects are under various stages of development, with the first facility nearing completion and expected to be in service in the first half of 2023. LF Bioenergy's management and origination teams continue to expand the portfolio with additional sanctioned projects while progressing their existing pipeline of opportunities toward final investment decisions. As specific project milestones are achieved, MPC is expected to fund its share of capital expenditures, building out this portfolio to produce over 6,500 MMBtu per day by the end of 2026.
Seventh Generation Entrepreneurs Fighting Climate Change with Robots and a Giant Mechanical Stomach
Working in the start-up community for a while, I have become irritated with all the psychopathic man-children founders sporting carefully cultivated “brilliant entrepreneur” personas (Exhibits A, B, and C: Sam Bankman-Fried, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk).
How refreshing I found it to speak with Denise Barstow Manz, the engaging scion of a family of brilliant entrepreneurs who have been operating a successful dairy farm in western Massachusetts for seven generations.
Global Biomethane Production Hits Record 7bcm in 2022
Global biomethane supply increased by an estimated 16% (1bcm) in 2022 to close to a record 7bcm, according to new IEA data.
The increase was primarily driven by the EU and the US, which together account for approximately 90% of incremental biomethane supply. EU biomethane production rose by an estimated 15% (0.5 bcm) to close at 4bcm, spurred by 65% growth in France (442 plants).
The US remains by far the largest biomethane-producing country in the world, a position it has held since 2019. The country’s biomethane output grew by an impressive 20% (close to 0.4 bcm) to reach 2bcm in 2022, accounting for almost 30% of global biomethane output. It currently has over 250 operational biomethane facilities, with around 220 additional plants under construction or planned.
Government of Canada Supports the Development and Adoption of Clean Technologies in Ontario
While visiting Anaergia Inc. in Burlington, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced federal support for 55 new projects for the development and adoption of clean technologies by agricultural businesses in Ontario.
This $24.1-million investment is under the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program. These initiatives will allow farmers to increase their competitiveness and reduce their carbon footprint and allow innovators to develop new technologies with a high environmental impact.
Methanex and MOL Complete First-Ever Net-Zero Voyage Fueled by Bio-Methanol
Methanex Corporation and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. are pleased to announce the dual-fuel vessel “Cajun Sun” successfully completed the first-ever net-zero voyage fueled by bio-methanol. The voyage is an example of how Methanex and MOL are collaborating to demonstrate the viability of methanol as a marine fuel with a pathway to net-zero emissions.
The Cajun Sun, operated by Methanex’s subsidiary Waterfront Shipping and chartered from MOL, departed from Geismar, U.S. on January 17 and arrived in Antwerp, Belgium on February 4. By blending ISCC-certified bio-methanol that has negative carbon intensity with natural gas-based methanol, net-zero greenhouse gas emissions on a lifecycle basis were achieved for the 18-day trans-Atlantic voyage. This innovative fuel solution offers shipping companies the ability to achieve net-zero carbon emissions today, supporting the industry’s transition to a low-carbon future.
Divert, Inc. Announces Transformative $1 Billion Infrastructure Development Agreement with Enbridge Inc., Solidifying its Leadership in Solving the Wasted Food Crisis
Divert Inc. today announced a $1 billion infrastructure development agreement with Enbridge Inc. solidifying the company's leadership in solving the wasted food crisis and delivering on its mission to decarbonize the food value chain and combat climate change.
In addition, Divert secured $80 million in growth equity from Enbridge and also $20 million led by current investor Ara Partners.
A transformative investment for the industry, the $1 billion infrastructure agreement will support the development of wasted food to renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities across North America. This will accelerate Divert's expansion of anaerobic digestion facilities to sustainably convert wasted food into clean renewable energy, with the potential to offset up to nearly 400,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.
Here's how Hydrogen Could be a Key Part of BC's Energy Future
We all know there’s an urgent need for immediate climate action. The world needs to reduce emissions quickly, and all current options have their strengths and weaknesses. Here in BC, how do we solve our part of the problem? Hydrogen is one option.
“Hydrogen is an exciting prospect for climate action,” says John Quinn, senior manager of renewable gas supply with FortisBC. “As the name suggests, the only element it contains is hydrogen. This means it’s completely carbon-free and doesn’t produce any carbon dioxide emissions when burned. That alone means it has the potential to help BC take meaningful climate action, quickly.”
Say ‘Aloha’ to New Trend of Hydrogen Blending with Hawaii Gas
With its miles of sun-kissed beaches, lush tropical forests and clear, azure waters, Hawaii fits many descriptions of an ecological paradise. The people of Hawaii feel a deep responsibility to protect the land they call home.
“E hele me ka pu’olo,” teaches an ancient Hawaiian proverb – an admonition to make every person, place or condition better than it was found.