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AlterAg Industries Corporation a vertically integrated dairy farm and dairy products company, today announced agreement with Buckhorn RNG, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Novilla Investment Holdings, to produce renewable natural gas, and other useful products from manure generation by AlterAg’s Lynn dairy farm operations. Under the agreement, Novilla will construct, own and operate a manure conversion facility on AlterAg’s Lynn farm property that is anticipated to produce more than 120,000MMBtu of renewable natural gas per year from waste-manure — the energy equivalent to approximately 900,000 gallons of gasoline or 875,000 gallons of propane. The AlterAg and Novilla project will also preempt greenhouse gas emission equivalent to 6,500 or more automobiles, annually.
Commenting on the announcement, AlterAg’s Chief Executive Officer, Ron Braatz, said, “AlterAg’s mission continues to be production and distribution of high-quality milk and branded dairy products by controlling and balancing the supply chain between tillable farmland and branded dairy products. Our added challenge is to meet our strategic plan with a specific focus on animal health and care, socially conscious practices, a clean environment, and predictable profit.
“Today’s announcement with Novilla RNG furthers our objectives by being able to convert millions of tons of manure into eco-friendly natural gas and high-quality fertilizers, to further remove greenhouse gas emissions from our atmosphere, and to generate additional profit.”
Shell Starship 3.0 To Explore Potential of RNG
Shell is boldly going into the world of renewable natural gas (RNG), using the fuel to power the latest version of its aerodynamic Starship truck.
It’s the third iteration of the space-age-looking configuration, first showcased in 2018.
Central to the powertrain will be a Cummins X15N engine.
Tyson Working With Companies To Capture Biomethane From Meat Processing Plant
A second Tyson Foods meat processing plant will be the focus of an effort to capture methane from the operation.
NW Natural and BioCarbN said they will partner with Tyson Foods in Dakota City, Nebraska, with NW Natural investing approximately $12 million to convert methane captured from operation into renewable natural gas, also known as biomethane, to heat homes and businesses.
The companies partnered with Tyson’s Lexington, Nebraska, plant in 2022.
Viridi and Vespene Launch Joint Pilot Site
Vespene Energy, a biogas renewable energy developer, and Viridi Energy, a full-service renewable natural gas (RNG) platform, have today announced the launch of their first joint pilot site with a municipal landfill in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
The companies said they are using highly efficient energy generation equipment to convert the naturally occurring landfill byproduct of methane gas into electricity that powers a variety of on-site uses - including data processing.
The pilot project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while generating revenue to subsidize Viridi's investment in building a state-of-the-art RNG facility at the landfill.
Anaergia to Supply Renewable Natural Gas to FuelCell Energy to Create Renewable Hydrogen Supporting Toyota’s Landmark Port Facility
Anaergia Inc. announced today that its subsidiary SoCal Biomethane will supply renewable natural gas as facilitated by renewable fuels marketer Anew Climate to FuelCell Energy’s Tri-gen system to produce carbon-negative hydrogen and electricity for Toyota Motor North America, Inc.’s (TMNA) Logistics Services Center at the Port of Long Beach in California. The facility is Toyota’s largest port operation handling import/exports for North America and processes about 200,000 vehicles per year.
FuelCell Energy’s Tri-gen system will produce approximately 1.3 tons of renewable hydrogen per day which will fuel Toyota Mirai vehicles. The fuel cells will also produce a net 2.3 megawatts (MW) of electricity—enough to power Toyota Logistics Services Center—and will add renewable electricity to the grid, as well as produce roughly 1,400 gallons of water a day that will be used for car-washing operations.
Verbio Buys South Bend Ethanol Plant, Plans $230M Renewable Natural Gas Expansion
South Bend Ethanol LLC in South Bend, Indiana, has new ownership and is expected to see a $230 million investment in the plant to expand its operation into renewable natural gas production.
Verbio North America Holdings Corp. announced on Monday it has completed the purchase of the plant from Mercuria Investments U.S., Inc.
It will be Verbio's second ethanol facility following the commissioning of its first plant bought in Nevada, Iowa. The company also produces renewable natural gas at the Iowa plant.
Biogas Could Account for 50% of All Gas Consumption in Australia by 2050: RGA
The Renewable Gas Alliance on May 1 welcomed the release of the RACE for 2030 report into the opportunity of anaerobic digestion for electricity, transport and gas.
This report highlighted the enormous potential of renewable gas, not only to help realize Australia’s climate ambitions and generate economic growth, but provide an ongoing and affordable low-emission energy source for consumers, Bioenergy Australia said in a press release May 1.
According to the report, biogas could account for more than 50 percent of all gas consumption in Australia by 2050, with the nation boasting enough feedstock to generate 371 PJ of biogas per year _ the equivalent of 6.2 per cent of Australia’s total energy consumption. This outcome would see a 28 percent reduction in Australia’s total emissions from natural gas use, help generate an additional $50 billion to Australia’s GDP, and create 18,100 full-time jobs.
Three Iowa Projects Would Be Part of Proposed Hydrogen Hub
Three Iowa energy projects — and their communities — stand to benefit from a proposed green hydrogen hub seeking $1 billion in federal money.
The Nebraska Public Power District, a publicly owned state utility, would take the lead in a collaboration among Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri, but five projects — two in Nebraska and three in Iowa — would "produce and consume clean hydrogen" as part of the Mid-Continent Clean Hydrogen Hub, or MCH2.
"MCH2 aims to bring over $4 billion in new economic development to the region through clean energy manufacturing while creating opportunities for skilled training and ensuring long-term, well-paying employment," according to a summary of the grant application submitted to the U.S. Department of Energy earlier this month.
Process Turns Cow Waste into Usable Gas
Seven-year-old James Hoare is the future of his family farm in England, and one of his jobs is shoveling the farm's future... in the form of cow poo in the barn.
"It's a form of liquid gold, isn't it?" said his mother Katie Hoare, who helps run the rented operation. "Because you can't do much without the slurry, it's an incredible form of fertilizer."
The "slurry," better known as liquid cow patties, is powering the farm. Once collected, the cow waste is pumped into a lagoon where the harmful methane is captured, instead of leaking into the atmosphere. Two tarps cover the lagoon, first collecting the raw methane released from the cow waste. It's then processed and pumped under a second tarp for storage to produce gas.
Divert, Inc. Breaks Ground on Wasted Food to Renewable Energy Facility in Turlock, California
Divert, Inc. on April 26 announced groundbreaking on its integrated diversion and energy facility in Turlock, California, funded in part by a $63 million municipal green bond issued through the California Public Finance Authority (CalPFA). The new facility will capture and turn wasted food into carbon negative renewable energy, bringing California closer to reaching its net-zero carbon pollution goal by 2045.
"The wasted food crisis is a major contributor to climate change and food insecurity. States and municipalities are on the frontlines, under increasing pressure to ensure that their communities live in healthy, sustainable environments," said Ryan Begin, CEO and co-founder of Divert. "It is fitting that today’s announcement falls on April 26, global Stop Food Waste Day. For the past 16 years, Divert has been at the forefront of working to prevent waste through our sustainable infrastructure and advanced technologies. This is a transformative opportunity to scale Divert’s proven solutions in California and further accelerate our vision for a waste-free future."
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