RNG NEWS
US Hydrogen Industry Pleads With Congress To Preserve 45V Tax Credit
A letter addressed to US congressional leaders highlighted the critical role of Section 45V tax credits in driving the growth of the hydrogen industry, positioning the nation for “global energy dominance.”
Sent February 18 by a coalition of businesses and organizations representing the American hydrogen industry, the letter said the sector has been “hamstrung by delays in the regulatory guidance for this credit by the Biden Administration” over the past two and a half years.
RNG Coalition Sponsors Introduction of California Biogas Bill
California Sen. Timothy Grayson (D-9) on Feb. 14 introduced California Senate Bill 377 (SB-377), legislation that modifies the state’s renewable natural gas (RNG) procurement framework and authorizes utilities to recover costs associated with RNG interconnection investments. RNG Coalition sponsored this bill and considers it a top priority as it directly impacts the expansion and affordability of in-state RNG projects.
RNG Coalition: Global Call for Clarity on the Role of Market Instruments for Renewable Gases in the GHG Protocol
Following the withdrawal of guidance on the use of renewable natural gas (RNG) certificates in the GHG Protocol, over 130 companies and trade associations from around the world have today 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.
GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients Celebrate First Pipeline Delivery From Dublin RNG Facility
GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) today announced the first renewable natural gas (RNG) deliveries from a project located at Darling Ingredients’ rendering facility in Dublin, GA. The project leverages Darling Ingredients’ on-site wastewater streams to upgrade biogas to pipeline-quality RNG, reducing Scope 1 emissions while creating a new revenue stream for Darling Ingredients. The Dublin facility injected RNG into the City of Dublin’s natural gas pipeline this month for transport to customers in the voluntary offtake market.
Fate of Hydrogen Tax Credits Uncertain With New Trump Administration
Louisiana has long been an energy powerhouse, and its existing hydrogen infrastructure puts it in a prime position to lead in the emerging clean hydrogen economy.
With major players like Air Liquide, Air Products, and Praxair operating hydrogen pipelines, and a well-established network of refineries and chemical plants that already produce and use hydrogen, the state has the potential to become a national hub for hydrogen and fuel cell development.
At Least 2% of All Heat From FortisBC Gas Came From Waste During B.C. Coldsnap
There was an increased demand for energy during the frosty week of Feb.10, in British Columbia's Lower Mainland, and unbeknownst to some, their homes were heated with at least a little bit of trash.
Since Jan. 1, all FortisBC gas customers had two per cent of their total gas swapped to Renewable Natural Gas.
Gevo and Axens Boost SAF with Innovative Ethanol-to-Jet Technology
Gevo and Axens are joining forces to speed up the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using the ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) pathway. This partnership aims to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and lower risks by leveraging Axens’ Jetanol™ technology.
They are also enhancing Gevo’s patented ethanol-to-olefins (ETO) technology. This technology converts ethanol into light olefins, which are key ingredients for fuels and chemicals.
Aemetis : Ethanol Plant Passes $2 Billion Revenues Milestone; Expects $40 Million Annually From Energy Efficiency Project
Aemetis, Inc., a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company operating in the U.S. and India, today announced that cumulative revenues generated by the Aemetis ethanol plant in California passed the $2 billion milestone. The company also expects improved cash flows from the Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) energy efficiency project that is scheduled to be operational in the first half of 2026.
Located near Modesto, California, the Aemetis Keyes 65 million gallon per year capacity ethanol plant has been operating since 2011, delivering more than 768 million gallons of ethanol ($1.6 billion revenues) to the California market and 5.2 million tons of wet distillers grain ($400 million revenues) that has fed more than 100,000 dairy cows at about 80 dairies a lower cost, high value animal feed.
Organix Energy Inc. and Ivys Adsorption Inc. Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Small-Scale Dairy RNG Projects in Canada
Organix Energy Inc., a leading developer and consultant in renewable natural gas (RNG) projects, has announced a strategic collaboration with Ivys Adsorption Inc., a leader in advanced gas separation technologies. This partnership aims to accelerate the development of small-scale dairy RNG projects across Canada by leveraging Ivys' cutting-edge Biostream system.
Organix Energy Inc. is committed to unlocking the full potential of RNG with lower capital expenditures (CAPEX), particularly within the small-scale dairy sector. With a “steel toes on the ground” approach, Organix focuses on developing practical and economically viable RNG projects tailored to the Canadian market. The company’s mission aligns seamlessly with Ivys Adsorption’s innovative solutions for biogas upgrading.
Kanadevia Inova To Build More Installations Enhancing Circularity in Denmark
Skanderborg-based Bigadan A/S (short for Biogas Danmark) and Kanadevia Inova AG (formerly Hitachi Zosen Inova) are extending their collaboration with the ongoing development of more biogas plants in Denmark.
Bigadan, is a leading contractor who deliver and operate several biogas projects and plants in Denmark. One important facility, located in Kalundborg in the northwest of the island of Zealand, converts biogenic waste residues from the production of insulin and enzymes into approximately 28 million Nm³ of biogas per year, which is then upgraded to biomethane.