RNG NEWS
Stay up to date with the latest stories, insights, and announcements.Avista Issues Request for Proposals for Renewable Natural Gas
Avista, through a request for proposal (RFP), is seeking to secure renewable natural gas (RNG) resources for its customers over the long term. RNG is derived from organic waste streams that would otherwise release methane to the environment as they decompose. These sources include, for example, landfills, wastewater treatment plants, food waste and dairy waste. RNG is produced by capturing that methane that would otherwise escape to the atmosphere and purifying it to make it very similar to conventional natural gas.
Dutch Company OCI Global To Double Its Green Methanol Capacity in US
Dutch company OCI Global is to double its green methanol production capacity in the US to 400,000 tonnes per year ahead of 2025. According to the company, demand for green methanol from high-emissions industries will grow by more than six million tonnes by 2028.
The green methanol will come from a mix of renewable feedstocks including renewable natural gas (RNG), green hydrogen and other over-the-fence feedstock partnerships, according to OCI. The product will principally be used as a fuel blend in place of petrol, used for shipping and heavy industry.
High Hopes, Hurdles For US Trash-to-Gas Buildout
Landfills are producing a tiny but fast-growing volume of renewable natural gas (RNG) in the US and Canada, with exponential growth on the horizon if the industry can overcome cost and policy challenges.
Primoris Services Corporation and Venture Engineering & ConstructionEnter Teaming Agreement
Primoris Services Corporation and Venture Engineering & Construction announced they have entered a strategic teaming agreement aimed at pursuing emerging opportunities in the renewable energy, general industrial, and associated gas processing facilities markets. The partnership combines the respective strengths of both companies to offer comprehensive, innovative, and integrated engineering, procurement, and construction solutions that emphasize safety, quality, and efficiency.
“We’re pleased to partner with Venture in this capacity – this is an exciting collaboration that aligns with the strategic vision and capabilities of our companies,” said Jeremy Kinch, President of Primoris’ Energy segment. “Together, we’ll be able to provide our clients with elevated offerings, impactful solutions, and exceptional service, driving mutual success and delivering outstanding value.”
Verbio Showcases Green Energy Technology at Farm Progress Show 2024
Bioenergy on a next level: Verbio is showcasing its technology and competencies in creating green energy and organic fertilizers at this year`s Farm Progress Show from August 27 – August 29 in Boone, Iowa. In particular, the company, which is a subsidiary of Europe`s leading biofuels and bioenergy producer Verbio SE, is demonstrating how to make renewable natural gas from ag residues to visitors at booth #VITE 8314.
The trade show is the largest outdoor farming event in North America with over 600 exhibitors and approximately 150,000 visitors every year. Attendees can learn about Verbio`s sustainable technology of converting corn stover to renewable natural gas (RNG). Additionally, the Verbio agronomy team is featuring the company`s stover harvest and grain buying processes, along with samples of its organic fertilizer products.
Iowa Researchers Spend Six Years Studying Perennial Grasses in Corn and Soybean Fields
But converting portions of farmland back to prairie has to make financial sense for farmers, which is why a research team led by Iowa State University has spent the past six years studying how to efficiently turn harvested grass into lucrative renewable natural gas.
Gevo Inks Deal With Shell for Sustainable Motorsport Fuel
Gevo has secured a purchase agreement with Shell Global Solutions Deutschland GmbH to supply a low-carbon intensity fuel blendstock, which will be utilized in the realm of motorsports. This renewable blendstock is designed to meet the high demands of competitive racing while also contributing to reduced carbon emissions.
The company's innovative approach involves producing racing fuel from sustainable feedstocks, such as agricultural waste, aligning with the EU Renewable Energy Directive Annex IX criteria. Gevo's Chief Business Development Officer, Damien Perriman, emphasized the significance of this step towards merging sustainability with high-performance motorsport fuels.
GreenGas USA Partnership To Activate RNG Production Across Farm Portfolio
GreenGasUSA and Wayne-Sanderson Farms have announced a collaboration to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) at a portfolio of Wayne-Sanderson Farms facilities across the US.
They will do so by leveraging existing wastewater treatment and biogas assets to bring pipeline quality RNG to market.
Archaea Energy and Waste Connections Celebrate Opening of Renewable Gas Plant in Pennsylvania
Archaea Energy and Waste Connections, Inc. celebrate the opening of their first renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Pennsylvania. The plant is adjacent to the Bethlehem Landfill in Lower Saucon Township owned by a Waste Connections subsidiary and came online in July.
“We are safely and efficiently scaling up at pace and building momentum with this new plant in Bethlehem,” Archaea Energy CEO Starlee Sykes said. “Archaea has brought six plants online to date in 2024, and we're proud to continue to bring our commitment to capture landfill emissions and provide customers with lower-emission, lower-carbon fuel to the Keystone State."
Pioneering Paths: How Gas Utilities Are Shaping the Energy Transition Through Renewable Initiatives
Natural gas utilities and pipeline companies find themselves at a crossroads in an era of energy transition. Faced with the immense challenge of decarbonization, they are not merely passive spectators but active navigators, responding with agility to the expectations of regulators, shareholders, and communities. Their journey is marked by complexity and urgency, with both short-term and long-term implications for the industry.
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