RNG NEWS
Clean Energy Turns DFW Area into a Renewable Natural Gas Hub
Clean Energy announced the opening of two new fueling stations that offer heavy-duty truck and other fleet vehicles renewable natural gas (RNG). A station in North Fort Worth, near Alliance and DFW airports, and another in South Dallas close to I-45, I-35 and I-20, are strategically located near dozens of distribution centers and allow trucks to take advantage of a fuel that provides similar convenience as diesel, yet is rated as one of the cleanest in the world.
Report: Washington can Lead Nation in Advancing Green Hydrogen Economy, but Must Move Quickly, Strategically
Green electrolytic hydrogen and renewable fuels made with hydrogen are expected to play an important role in Washington’s economy as it transforms to eliminate fossil fuels from the energy system, according to a recent report from the Washington Department of Commerce. The report finds that Washington has one of the first opportunities in the country to advance a green hydrogen economy at scale.
The report also suggests Washington should move quickly to produce green hydrogen and renewable fuels. Importantly, it will be critical to quickly develop new renewable energy and transmission capacity to produce the green hydrogen and other types of renewable fuels derived from hydrogen. To deploy these fuels effectively and equitably, the state should prioritize the most strategic uses and focus on environmental justice and workforce considerations as part of growing a green hydrogen economy.
Virginia Outlines Vision to Decarbonize Industries, Move to Clean Energy
Virginia has outlined a sweeping new path forward to cut climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions and transition to renewable energy.
The Priority Climate Action Plan is part of a federal climate pollution reduction grant program funded by the Inflation Reduction Act that will direct billions in federal dollars to states to implement climate actions.
TotalEnergies’ BioBéarn Biogas Unit Commences Operation in France
Last month, TotalEnergies commissioned the BioBéarn biogas production unit in Mourenx in the south-west of France. The facility has an annual production capacity of 160 gigawatt hours (GWh).
BioBéarn has been built on a 7-hectare former brownfield site in the center of the Lacq basin and represents TotalEnergies' 18th biogas production unit in France.
Carbon Capture Scotland Signs Danish CO2 Deal as UK Policy Stalls
Carbon Capture Scotland Limited (CCSL) has signed a new deal to store CO2 emissions in Denmark, as slow regulatory progress hampers domestic options.
Together with German biomethane supplier Landwärme, the agreement will see the pair send CO2 captured from distillers and biogas plants across Scotland and Europe to the Stenlille project in Denmark for permanent storage.
Challenges, Opportunities for Biofuels in Mexico
Experts highlight the potential of biofuels to facilitate the energy transition in Mexico, particularly in sectors like transportation and industry. However, regulatory hurdles hinder their widespread adoption, delaying their integration into the energy landscape.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), while terrestrial mobility is shifting toward electromobility, progress in sustainability for air and maritime transport has been slower. Biofuels and hydrogen are identified as key elements for decarbonizing these sectors, potentially constituting 10% of global consumption by 2030.
Bioenergy Project Planned for Eco-Park in Dundalk
A bioenergy project fueled by green bin organic waste is expected to be operational in Southgate by late 2026.
Envest president and chief executive officer Jason Moretto was at Grey County council on Thursday where he provided an update on the company’s planned Southgate Renewables anaerobic biodigester project. The fully permitted project is slated to be developed on a 10-acre site in Dundalk’s Eco-Park, with detailed engineering to be completed this year, followed by construction.
Biogas Investment Tax Credit Still Needs Tweaks, IRS Told
While the IRS clarified that the clean energy investment tax credit would cover eligible upgrading equipment integral to biogas properties, the industry could get a boost if final rules allow separate ownership of the equipment, stakeholders told the agency Wednesday.
The Internal Revenue Service made the clarification in a correction to be published Thursday in the Federal Register in response to the industry's initial concerns. But the current proposal still requires that a single entity owns the clean energy facility in order for it to qualify for the tax credit under Internal Revenue Code Section 48 , the stakeholders said during the agency's hearing on the proposed rules implementing the credit. The requirements are a problem for biogas or renewable natural gas, or RNG, production facilities that tend to have different ownership structures, they said.
Shell Sees Rising Value in German Biomethane Market
Shell, opens new tab expects growth in German biomethane markets where its client base seeks decarbonized energy and its fossil fuels activities could be transformed to support future profitability from a high-value segment, a top manager said.
Sonja Mueller-Dib, managing director of Shell Energy Deutschland, said her company is planning two biomethane plants at Karstaedt and Steinfeld, which could meet up to 5% of current national biomethane consumption by the end of this decade.
Ameresco Begins Operations of RNG Plant at Republic Services’ Brickyard Landfill
Ameresco announced that it achieved commercial operation at its landfill gas to renewable natural gas plant at Republic Services’ Brickyard Landfill in Danville, Illinois. The Brickyard facility has a gross nameplate of over 500,000 Dekatherms per year, with the potential to displace the production of traditional fuel sources and is capable of processing 2,000 scfm of raw landfill gas.
This is Ameresco’s 12th renewable energy project with Republic, with another 10 projects in various stages of development, permitting or construction.