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Stay up to date with the latest stories, insights, and announcements.RNG Contributed $7.2 Billion to US GDP in 2024: Report
In California, the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas announced the findings of its 2024 Renewable Natural Gas Economic Impact Analysis, underscoring the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry’s remarkable contributions to the U.S. economy.
The 2024 Economic Impact Analysis, prepared by Guidehouse, highlights the broad benefits of RNG across the energy, environmental, and economic sectors. Released in conjunction with RNG Coalition’s annual RNG CONFERENCE event in Dana Point, California, the report reinforces RNG’s potential to scale up as a clean, flexible energy source that supports the nation’s alternative energy ambitions while generating tangible value for households, businesses, and municipalities.
Hydron Energy Signs Biogas Upgrading Agreement With FortisBC
Hydron Energy has signed a collaboration agreement with FortisBC to evaluate the feasibility of using Hydron Energy's biogas upgrading equipment at locations in British Columbia, Canada — potentially improving costs related to renewable natural gas (RNG) purification.
"The INTRUPTor™ solution recovers 99.8% of biomethane at targeted RNG purity. Our current mobile unit operating in Ontario provides significant capital and operational cost savings with 85% less carbon footprint. We are very pleased to be working with the FortisBC team to investigate delivering INTRUPTor commercial plants in B.C.," said Hydron president and CEO Soheil Khiavi.
Landfill Group: The Values, Vision and Mission that Guide Us
Watch this panel of Landfill Group leaders discussing the company’s approach to responsible waste management and renewable energy generation. The video has a particular focus on how the group hires, communicates and executes in accordance with its company values.
Aemetis AD System Goes Online
Cupertino, California-based Aemetis Inc. has announced that its Aemetis Biogas subsidiary has started producing renewable natural gas (RNG) from its 10th anaerobic digestion (AD) plant built to process waste and byproducts from a dairy in Stanislaus County, California.
Additionally, the newly constructed digesters for five additional dairies are in final stages of commissioning and construction, says Aemetis.
Clean Energy to Design and Build New Hydrogen Station for Riverside Transit Agency
Clean Energy (NASDAQ: CLNE), the country’s largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, has been awarded the contract to design and construct a new state-of-the-art hydrogen fueling station for Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) in California. The contract was won following a competitive solicitation and also includes the supply of hydrogen and maintenance services for the private access, purpose-built station located in Riverside.
LF Bioenergy Expands RNG Footprint, Reducing 60 Million Gasoline Miles in Environmental Impact
LF Bioenergy, a renewable natural gas (RNG) company that partners with farmers to capture methane and convert it into energy, has expanded its RNG project footprint with four operational facilities and two more under construction across the U.S.
These projects have collectively provided environmental benefits equivalent to reducing 60 million gasoline miles.
Biogas Investment Tax Credit Finalized With Favorable Language for RNG
The updated Section 48 Investment Tax Credits were spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act, which passed in 2022. In addition to credits for biogas, the package also included credits for hydrogen storage and offshore wind, among other kinds of clean energy projects.
“We thank the Treasury Department for creating sensible rules that reflect the realities of how biogas systems are built,” Patrick Serfass, executive director of the American Biogas Council, said in a statement. “These rules will give biogas developers certainty on the eligibility of their project investments for tax credits available to clean energy projects.”
Brazil’s Naturgy Weighing Up Potential of Biomethane
Brazilian natural gas distributor Naturgy is incorporating biomethane into its growth plans.
“Today, when we think about expansion, we're already considering the possibility of reaching new municipalities with biomethane, with a combination of the two fuels or even taking natural gas first and biomethane later,” Katia Repsold, Naturgy's country manager in Brazil, told BNamericas.
Renewable Natural Gas Business Booming for Clean Energy
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. says it has closed a number of new deals for renewable natural gas (RNG), with new fueling contracts, construction of additional fueling infrastructure, and operations and maintenance contracts.
“The last quarter has been one of our best periods for RNG sales, with deals closing across the board in the heavy-duty truck, transit and refuse markets,” says Chad Lindholm, senior vice president at Clean Energy.
EPA Proposes Partial Waiver of 2024 Cellulosic RVO, Updates to RFS Biogas Provisions
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 5 issued a proposed rule to partially waive the compliance year 2024 renewable volume obligation (RVO) for cellulosic biofuel under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The rulemaking also proposes to extend the RFS compliance reporting deadline for 2024 and revises certain biogas provisions included in RFS regulations.
The American Fuel & Petrochemicals Manufacturers on Nov. 1 petitioned the EPA seeking a partial waiver of 2024 cellulosic RVOs. The agency on Nov. 12 delivered a proposed rulemaking regarding the partial waiver to the White House Office of Management and Budget. That proposed rule has now been released for public comment.
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