RNG NEWS
Tidewater Renewables Announces Sale of Its Interest in Rimrock Renewables Partnership
Tidewater Renewables has successfully closed the sale of its interest, held through a wholly-owned subsidiary, in the Rimrock Renewables Limited Partnership (RNG Partnership) to Biocirc Canada Holding - an RNG developer.
The total purchase price is $7.8 million cash, of which $4.7 million was received on close and a further $3.1 million could be received upon the satisfaction of certain post-closing conditions on or before December 30, 2025.
Treasury’s New Hydrogen Tax Credit Regs Open Door to NatGas Producers
The U.S. Treasury Department and IRS released final rules Jan. 3 for a hydrogen production tax credit that enables producers to use electricity from various sources, including natural gas with carbon capture.
Hydrogen made from renewable natural gas (RNG) and coal mine methane are also eligible for the 45V credit, Treasury said. The rules additionally provide more leeway for the use of nuclear power to produce hydrogen.
Aemetis: Provides Update on Federal Policies in the United States and Operations in India
Aemetis, Inc., a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company, today provided an update on the impact of various federal policies in the United States and operations at the Aemetis biodiesel plant in India.
On January 20, 2025, President Trump declared a "National Energy Emergency" via executive order that requires the EPA to consider the use of emergency fuel waivers to allow year-round sale of gasoline containing 15% ethanol, referred to as "E15." Aemetis is the largest ethanol producer in California. An annual increase in demand for ethanol should bolster ethanol blending into gasoline and significantly reduce ethanol inventories nationwide.
Rep. Scholten Introduces Extension of Tax Credit for Qualified Biogas Properties
Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI) and Congressman David Valadao (R-CA) have introduced the Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act of 2025 to extend the Section 48 investment tax credit for qualified biogas properties.
The Inflation Reduction Act extended Sec. 48 ITC through December 31, 2024, to support the deployment of certain clean energy technologies. However, the Department of Treasury’s final rulemaking was not released until December 4, 2024–27 days before the expiration of the tax credit.
Ivys Announces a Strategic Partnership With Ausime Energie for a Biomethanization Project in Quebec
Ivys Adsorption Inc., an innovative company specializing in biogas gas upgrading, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Ausime Énergie to support the development of a biomethanization center in Hebertville, Quebec. Once completed, the center will produce renewable natural gas (RNG) for Quebec's natural gas distribution network.
This project signifies a vital advance in Quebec's energy transition, merging technological innovation with environmental commitment. The biomethanization project in Hebertville, led by Ausime Energie, aims to convert organic materials mainly coming from agricultural waste into renewable natural gas, providing a sustainable solution to meet energy demands while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This project aligns with the goals of the Quebec government to substitute 10% of the fossil-based natural gas currently consumed in the province with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. The RNG Ausime Energie Hebertville project represents nearly 2,000 homes in terms of energy consumption.
GreenGasUSA, Pilgrim's Pride Commission RNG Facility in Sumter
GreenGasUSA, in partnership with Pilgrim’s Pride, has commissioned a renewable natural gas (RNG) project at Pilgrim’s poultry processing facility in Sumter, South Carolina. GreenGasUSA said in a media release that the project is expected to inject RNG into the pipeline by the end of the month.
GreenGasUSA said the project is an upgrade of existing methane capture capabilities and a previous investment to convert biogas from wastewater stream. Biogas is now upgraded to pipeline quality RNG, it said.
Chevron, Brightmark JV Achieves First Gas at 10 RNG Projects
Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC announced that it has delivered first gas at 10 renewable natural gas (RNG) projects across the Midwest.
Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC is a joint venture between Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, and Brightmark Fund Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Brightmark LLC.
Anaergia and Italy’s Techbau To Build Five Biomethane Plants
Anaergia has signed a binding agreement with Techbau, a leading Italian company specialising in large-scale engineering and construction projects for the building of five new biomethane production plants in Italy.
Subsidiary Anaergia S.r.l. will be the technology provider, supplying equipment for the biomethane production process, and Techbau will be the general contractor, overseeing the engineering, procurement and construction of the facilities.
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Waga Energy Expands Its Presence in California With a Third Wagabox Unit
Waga Energy is proud to announce a new contract with Kern County to design, build, operate, and maintain a renewable natural gas (RNG) production unit at Bena Landfill in Bakersfield, California. Under a 20-year offtake agreement, the University of California will purchase the RNG produced, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, renewable energy, and combating climate change.
Once up and running, the WAGABOX® unit at Bena Landfill will be the third in California and the 13th in the United States. This project strengthens Waga Energy’s leadership in landfill gas recovery and RNG production, while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Anew Climate Expands Into German Biomethane Market
Anew Climate, LLC, a leading biomethane and carbon removals company, announces today an expansion of the company's European business by entering Germany's biomethane market. Leveraging the company's 20+ years of success in the North American biomethane and carbon removals markets, Anew will provide a full suite of comprehensive products and services to the transportation and industrial heat and power sectors. Anew's new office in Munich complements its existing presence in Budapest and Madrid.