RNG NEWS
Hexagon Agility Receives $18.7 Million in RNG Fuel System Orders from Refuse Fleet
Hexagon Agility, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites, has received orders for renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel systems from a major refuse fleet in North America. The orders have a total value of $18.7 million.
“We are proud to enable this refuse fleet to achieve cost-effective, carbon-negative transportation without compromising their existing business operations,” says Eric Bippus, executive vice president of Sales & Systems Development, Hexagon Agility. “Refuse fleets face the challenge of heavy payloads and unique and demanding operating environments. Making the switch to RNG offers fleets a proven and profitable option that reduces their carbon footprint — and provides a reliable and cost-effective solution for critical fleet operations.”
Wood Mackenzie Report Reveals Growth of Landfill Gas to Renewable Gas Capacity
A new report by Wood MacKenzie finds that landfill gas (LFG) to renewable gas (RNG) capacity has nearly doubled in the last five years.
Port of Montreal’s Grand Quay Powers Up With 100% Renewable Energy
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is pleased to announce that since January 1, 2024, the Port of Montreal's Grand Quay has been surpassing a carbon footprint milestone it set by opting for a new energy supply solution. By adding renewable natural gas (RNG) distributed by Energir to its energy sources, the building is now supplied with 100% renewable energy.
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.