RNG NEWS
RNG Coalition Welcomes Progress In LCFS Rulemaking
The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) welcomes proposed modifications to California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) offered by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which included an increase in near-term program ambition and other changes that should enable increased methane capture and greater diversity of clean fuels in the state.
"RNG Coalition applauds CARB for its responsiveness in releasing a more ambitious proposal for the LCFS," RNG Coalition Director of Public Policy Sam Wade said today. "This updated framework will allow renewable natural gas to continue to displace dirty diesel, reduce methane emissions, and eventually produce zero-emission fuels such as hydrogen."
Guidehouse Insights Estimates Global Renewable Natural Gas Capacity Will Nearly Triple by 2033
A new report from Guidehouse Insights analyzes renewable natural gas (RNG) production capacity additions and equipment sales globally.
RNG, also known as biomethane, is produced by removing the impurities from biogas, which is released during the decomposition of organic matter such as animal or food waste. Once the biogas is upgraded to make a stream of pipeline quality methane, it becomes RNG, which is completely interchangeable with conventional fossil natural gas. According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, global RNG capacity is expected to nearly triple between 2024 and 2033, climbing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8% to exceed 1,000 billion cubic feet (Bcf) by the end of 2033.
Ameresco Selected To Develop RNG Plant at Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District’s Davis Landfill
Ameresco announced it has been selected by Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District (WIWMD) to design, build, own, and operate a landfill gas to renewable natural gas (RNG) plant at the Davis Landfill in Layton, UT. This project would be Ameresco’s second landfill gas beneficial use arrangement with the district and represents both organizations’ continued commitment to sustainable waste management solutions for the past twenty years.
EnviTec Biogas Accelerates US Tank Production Capabilities
Since 2012, the globally active company EnviTec Biogas AG has been impressing customers with its production of high-quality pre-stressed, post-tensioned concrete tanks for biogas plant construction. This is made possible by a long-term cooperation with local partners like Collins Precast here in the US. “Collins Precast is a leading manufacturer of precast concrete structures and buildings in the upper Midwest,” explains Timothy Logan, President of EnviTec Construction. This expertise enables EnviTec to produce 50 precast concrete elements per week, “the equivalent of one AD tank per week with a net volume of approximately 2.2 million gallons,” Logan continues.
“Our pre-stressed design requires minimal site preparation, ensures maximum quality, and enables each tank to be erected in three days. Tanks can be easily scaled from 1.4 to 2.9 million gallons. In addition, the pre-stressing allows for large service opening doors to be cast in place, proving an excellent solution for tank cleaning and maintenance. Most importantly, EnviTec can provide a solution to satisfy the Domestic Content provisions of the IRA and stands ready to support clients looking to start physical work offsite to ensure the expiring ITC by the end of 2024,” states Logan.
Sale of Fort Worth’s Landfill Gas Could Earn City up to $5 Million per Year
Fort Worth could earn up to $5 million per year from the sale of natural gas captured from the Southeast Landfill, according to estimates from city officials.
At an Aug. 6 work session, Cody Whittenburg, the city’s environmental services director, briefed City Council members on ongoing efforts to develop a renewable natural gas facility. After more than a year of developing plans, Whittenburg’s team has recommended partnering with Archaea Energy, a Houston-based renewable natural gas producer and subsidiary of BP.
SJI and Opal Fuels Commence Construction on Burlington RNG Facility
In New York, Opal Fuels announced South Jersey Industries and OPAL have begun construction on a renewable natural gas production facility at the Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex in Florence Township, New Jersey. This marks the second collaboration between the two companies to develop and operate RNG facilities.
The facility, with an annual design capacity of nearly 0.92 million MMBtus, will capture methane from the landfill and convert it into RNG. This will produce approximately 6.5 million gas gallons equivalent annually, significantly reducing emissions from heavy-duty trucks and lowering fuel costs. The project is expected to displace over 530,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year once fully operational.
Grants, Loans, and Funding Available for Digesters
Join Penn State Extension for our final installment of the C-CHANGE summer webinar series with the Grants, Loans and Funding Available for Digesters webinar. Interested in the opportunities and benefits that anaerobic digesters can offer but not sure what resources are available to help build them? This webinar explores the various funding options available to support digester projects.
Mary Akingbasote, a Graduate Extension Assistant of the Department of Agricultural and biological and engineering and will be leading the discussion with an overview of loan opportunities, federal and state opportunities. Extension educator Joe Conklin will cover the great opportunities offered to digester projects through the Inflation Reduction Act and Rural Energy for America Program. Last but not least Tim Peters USDA, NCRS State Conservation Engineer will discuss how the Environmental Quality Incentives Program can be used for digesters.
Verbio Seeks DoE Approval To Export US Bio-LNG to Europe
A unit of German biofuels producer Verbio is seeking long-term and short-term authorization from the US Department of Energy to export bio-LNG via US small-scale liquefaction facilities mainly to Europe.
Anaergia to Upgrade City of Riverside, California, Facility to Produce Renewable Natural Gas
Anaergia announced today that its subsidiary, Anaergia Technologies, has entered into a technology supply contract with the City of Riverside, California, to upgrade anaerobic digestion wastewater infrastructure at the Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) with Anaergia technology that will produce RNG from organic waste and sewage sludge.
The technology supply contract, valued at approximately C$13 million over its term, is intended to support the development of an RNG facility by another Anaergia subsidiary under an existing long-term lease with the City. Funding by the City is expected to be supported, in part, by grants from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (Calrecycle) and federal incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act.
RNG: Bridging The Gap Between Sustainability And Profitability
The renewable natural gas (RNG) market in the United States holds immense promise as a potential opportunity to address climate change and stimulate economic development. RNG is a dependable energy source that can be seamlessly integrated with traditional natural gas, reducing carbon emissions in municipalities and the corporate, education and transportation sectors. This industry has experienced significant growth, driven by government initiatives encouraging environmental sustainability and fostering innovation.
I believe the RNG market in the U.S. presents great potential for farmers, investors and forward-thinking enterprises. As someone who heads a cleantech infrastructure fund that researches the latest investment opportunities in green energy, I will demonstrate how, by delving into this growing industry, we can uncover various possibilities and obstacles that need to be tackled to attain RNG's full potential.