RNG NEWS
Ukraine Started Exporting Biomethane to the EU
The Energy Customs of Ukraine issued a periodic customs declaration for the first batch of biomethane to be exported to Europe by pipeline, announced the authority on Facebook.
It became possible after two years of work and cooperation of several stakeholders, including the Parliament, the Ministry of Finance, the customs authorities, the gas transmission system operator, the gas storage operator and biomethane producers.
PCL, Stantec Selected for $121 Million San Francisco Biogas Build
Edmonton, Alberta-based construction firm PCL Construction and engineering company Stantec have won a $121 million fixed price design-build contract for the Southeast Treatment Plant Biogas Utilization Project in San Francisco, according to a Jan. 23 news release from PCL.
PCL, whose U.S. headquarters are in Denver, expects to complete construction of the project in early 2027, per the release. Stantec, also based in Edmonton, is acting as lead designer on the build, and is underway with the full-scale design of the facility.
Let Green Gas Count: 144 Companies and Associations Globally Call for Clarity on the Role of Market Instruments for Renewable Gases in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Following the withdrawal of guidance on the use of biomethane certificates in the GHG Protocol, over 144 companies and trade associations from around the world have issued a public joint letter to the governance bodies of the GHG Protocol calling for the key role of market-based instruments to be recognized in the Protocol’s Scope 1 inventory. Their message to the GHG Protocol is simple: Let Green Gas Count.
Waga Energy Establishes Subsidiary in Brazil
Waga Energy has established a subsidiary in São Paulo, Brazil, enabling it to deploy its technology in the South America region.
Waga Energy is present in six countries in Europe and North America, and its new subsidiary is in line with its international strategy.
EnviTec Biogas Expands RNG Segment For Carbon-Neutral Fuel Production
Climate neutrality in the transport sector is possible in the form of bio-LNG. The all-rounder RNG acts as a carbon-neutral fuel alternative that can help reduce emissions, especially in the heavy-duty transport sector. EnviTec Biogas produces RNG suitable for use as fuel for precisely this market at its own plants, including those in Güstrow, Forst, and Friedland.
Ireland’s Reliance on Natural Gas Drives Urgency for Transition to Renewable Gases
The recent cold snap served as a reminder of Ireland’s continuing dependence on gas for its energy requirements. An all-time record for gas demand was set on January 8th, less than a month after the previous record had been set on December 13th.
“What came through in the cold spell was the crucial role played by the gas network,” says David Kelly, director of customer and business development with Gas Networks Ireland. “It’s easily forgotten about because it is underground and out of sight; people don’t realise how important it is for electricity generation.
Is 2025 the Year Australia Finally ‘Gets It’ on Biomethane?
France gets it, Denmark gets it, Europe gets it – so when will Australia ‘get it’ around the decarbonisation potential of biomethane?
Entering into 2025, I find myself asking one big question – is this the year that Australia’s renewable energy and decarbonisation advocates finally ‘get it’ on the topic of biomethane?
Brazil's New Law Aims to Build Up Biogas Market
Brazil’s natural gas sector is beginning preparations to implement a decarbonization mandate passed late last year that aims to help drive demand in the country’s nascent biogas and biomethane industry.
BerQ RNG Announces Closing of $110 Million in Solid Waste Facilities Revenue Bonds
BerQ RNG, a leading developer of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects, today announced the successful closing of $110 million in Solid Waste Facilities Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds issued by the Michigan Strategic Fund. The proceeds will be used to fund the construction of four dairy manure-to-RNG projects across Michigan.
The bonds were issued as part of the Michigan Private Activity Bond Program which, among other purposes, supports qualified investments in sustainable infrastructure that advance renewable energy and environmental benefits. The financing structure provides low-cost capital to support the deployment of BerQ RNG’s innovative dairy waste-to-energy solutions, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
EnviTec Biogas Seeking To Dip Into US Market for Chicken Waste-Based Biogas
In Oregon, Germany’s largest biogas producer, EnviTec Biogas AG, has been leveraging chicken manure for the production of biogas, renewable natural gas (RNG), and bio-Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) for an impressive 23 years. The company is now actively exploring opportunities in the growing U.S. market for the anaerobic digestion of poultry manure, aligning its expertise with the increasing demand for sustainable waste-to-energy solutions.