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Brightmark, Chevron Achieve First Gas Milestone With Florida’s Largest Family Dairy
Brightmark RNG Holdings, a joint venture partnership between Chevron and Brightmark Fund Holdings, have announced the delivery of the first renewable natural gas (RNG) from its Larson Project in Okeechobee County, Florida, US.
The Larson Project is comprised of four lagoon anaerobic digesters located at Larson Family Farms. This marks the JV's inaugural RNG project in the state and builds on the JV's extensive network of projects across the US to produce dairy RNG for lower carbon intensity transportation fuel.
The Larson Project captures methane from cow manure through the process of anaerobic digestion and converts it to RNG. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG), the second most abundant GHG, and is responsible for roughly 17.3% of global emissions.
The IRA is Unlocking Billions of Dollars for U.S. Biogas
Companies are on track to funnel $1.5 billion into new biogas systems in the U.S. this year.
Why it matters: Renewable natural gas, procured from biogas, is set to play a significant role in helping companies hit net-zero targets and state mandates.
Details: The number of new biogas systems is rising and could jump even further next year, according to the American Biogas Council, a trade group.
The Intersection of Technology and Sustainability: Energy from Organic Waste
The intersection of technology and sustainability is a rapidly evolving frontier, with the potential to reshape our world in ways we are only beginning to understand. One of the most promising areas of development in this field is the harnessing of energy from organic waste. This revolutionary approach to energy production is not only sustainable but also offers a practical solution to the global waste management crisis.
Organic waste, which includes food scraps, yard waste, and agricultural residues, is a significant contributor to the world’s total waste output. In the United States alone, it is estimated that over 30% of the waste sent to landfills is organic. This waste not only takes up valuable space but also produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas, as it decomposes. However, thanks to advancements in technology, we are now able to transform this problem into a solution by converting organic waste into energy.
Waste Facilities in Sun Valley, Rialto Leading Efforts To Turn Food Scraps Into Fuel
California has required people and businesses to separate food and kitchen scraps from the rest of their trash for almost two years hoping to keep organic waste out of landfills.
In spite of good intentions, organic waste is still contaminated when it's picked up, says Mark Grady, area director of recycling operations for Waste Management.
"If your trash container fills up, some people just overflow into the next container and you're further contaminating that recyclable waste stream," Grady says. "It's a challenge that we face and we want people to recycle, right? But we also know people need to get rid of material at their house and we see the challenges with that."
Ripe Time To Harvest RNG
These days, news about renewable energy is everywhere. Solar power programs pop up all over social media, and wind farms dot the landscape from coast to coast.
Another quieter source of renewable energy is that coming from solid waste landfills and agricultural gas with a high concentration of methane beneficially upgraded as renewable natural gas (RNG). Within the waste industry, RNG projects have become “the flavor of the month from a headline standpoint,” says Michael E. Hoffman, managing director at St. Louis-based Stifel Financial Corp.
However, landfills are not new to managing landfill gas generated by waste. They’ve been doing so for almost 30 years to prevent it from entering the atmosphere by flare or conversion technology.
RNG Producers Optimistic About Growth with Revised Biofuel Rules
Some North American renewable natural gas (RNG) operators are expecting a more favorable market for selling environmental credits after federal biofuel volume requirements were updated.
Longview Biogas Plant Aims To Bring Jobs by 2024, Reduce Greenhouse Gases
More than 1 million tons of food waste end up in Washington state landfills each year. One company is hoping its Longview biogas facility will change this. Divert, Inc. is set to break ground Sept. 7 on its Integrated Diversion and Energy Facility at the Mint Farm Industrial Park on Prudential Boulevard.
The plan: take in biological food waste, convert those materials into usable fuels and reduce greenhouse gases.
Company representatives met with U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, union leaders and city officials Monday to explain how the facility would be a net benefit for Longview’s economy and meet statewide goals to remove harmful emissions.
From Landfills to Energy: The Journey of Biomethane Production
In recent years, there has been a growing global awareness of the need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and transition to more sustainable and renewable energy sources. One such promising alternative is biomethane, a renewable natural gas that can be produced from organic waste materials, such as food waste, agricultural residues, and sewage sludge. The process of converting these waste materials into a valuable energy source not only helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also contributes to a circular economy, where waste is transformed into valuable resources.
The journey of biomethane production begins at landfills, where organic waste materials are collected and transported to anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities. Anaerobic digestion is a biological process in which microorganisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen. This process produces biogas, a mixture of methane, carbon dioxide, and trace amounts of other gases. The biogas can then be purified and upgraded to biomethane, which has a higher methane content and can be used as a direct substitute for natural gas in various applications, such as heating, electricity generation, and transportation fuel.
We Must Protect and Support Our Local Dairy Farms
In many parts of the US, the dairy farmer is a staple in the agricultural landscape; yet many multi-generational dairies are closing their barn doors. Solutions such as anaerobic digesters not only help farms mitigate their environmental impacts, they create new revenue streams and cost savings.
For decades, but accelerated in recent years, people in urban areas have sought greener pastures in suburbs and rural communities. Longing for a home that overlooked bucolic rolling hills and farmlands. Many of those transplants wanted to slow down and enjoy life with views of cows, chickens and anything that reminded them of what living in the "country" versus the "city" would resemble.
Biogas From Sewage Sludge: An Innovative Approach to Waste Management and Energy Production
The global population is growing at an unprecedented rate, and with it comes an increased demand for energy and effective waste management solutions. One innovative approach that has gained traction in recent years is the production of biogas from sewage sludge. This process not only offers a sustainable way to manage waste but also provides a renewable source of energy that can be used for various applications, such as heating, electricity generation, and transportation fuel.