RNG NEWS
Ameresco and Republic Services Enhance Sustainability with New Renewable Natural Gas Facility in Illinois
Ameresco, in partnership with Republic Services, has successfully launched a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Lee County Landfill in Dixon, Illinois, a project that underscores the growing importance of sustainable energy solutions in combating climate change. This facility, the 15th collaborative project between the two companies, represents a pivotal advancement in the conversion of landfill gas into a valuable, low-carbon transportation fuel.
Republic Services Marks Emissions Reduction Milestone in Latest Sustainability Report
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the environmental services industry, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting meaningful progress toward its 2030 Safety, Talent, Climate Leadership and Communities goals. Notably, the company achieved a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2024 over its 2017 baseline, far exceeding its interim target of a 10% reduction by 2025.
"At Republic Services, we are partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world, driving value for all our stakeholders," said Jon Vander Ark, president and chief executive officer. "Our investments in Sustainability Innovation are transforming plastics circularity and advancing decarbonization solutions for customers and communities. I'm confident about the progress we've made toward our 2030 Sustainability Goals while helping our customers achieve their own goals.
NZ Government Signals Strong Support for Biogas Sector at Industry Forum
New Zealand's Energy Minister Hon Simon Watts has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to developing a thriving biogas market in New Zealand, calling the renewable energy source a “strategic opportunity” to boost energy security, reduce emissions and support regional development.
Speaking at the Biogas Bridge Forum in Wellington, Watts told delegates from across the energy, waste, agricultural and industrial sectors that biogas would play a central role in New Zealand’s transition to a more secure, affordable and renewable energy future.
EU to Take Action Against Countries for Missed RED III Change Target
The European Commission has decided to open infringement procedures against 26 EU Member States for failing to move the bloc's flagship renewable energy regulation into national law.
The EC has sent letters of formal notice regarding the failure to communicate to the EC the full transpositions of the third version of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), which sets out requirements to use renewable energy across industry and transport by 2030.
Irish Govt Approves Renewable Heating Fuel Mandate
The Irish government has approved a bill requiring suppliers of fuel for heating to provide a proportion of renewable energy, with the new blend scheme set to start next year.
The government will now need to legislate on the target levels for the first years of the scheme; those are planned at 1.5% renewable energy in the first year from 2026 to 2027 and 3% in the second phase of the scheme running from 2027 to 2028.
Indian Petroleum Trade Body Wants Biogas Plants at Stations: Reports
The All India Petroleum Dealers Association (AIPDA) has called for the installation of compressed biogas (CBG) plants at service stations across the country to reduce reliance on crude oil imports as demand in the petroleum sector rises, according to local media reports.
Small-scale CBG plants can utilize crop stubble, municipal, and household waste to produce CBG with an investment of about INR 50 million-60 million ($579,000-696,000) per service station, according to AIPDA President Ajay Bansal.
Clean Energy Finalizes $29.5 Million Sale of Renewable Fuel Tax Credits
Clean Energy Fuels announced the completion of a $29.5 million sale of investment tax credits (ITC) through its joint venture, CE bp Renew, formed with BP Products North America Inc. The deal marks the third and final transaction tied to the company’s portfolio of six operating renewable natural gas (RNG) projects.
The credits were generated by four of Clean Energy’s dairy RNG facilities: Ash Grove, Marshall Ridge, VF Renewables, and Tri Cross, located in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota, all in key U.S. agricultural regions. Together, these sites have the capacity to produce an estimated 3.9 million gallons annually of negative carbon-intensity RNG, primarily used to fuel heavy-duty transportation fleets.
Gevo Sells Carbon Credits from North Dakota Asset
Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce that it is selling carbon abatement into the market for the first time. To support decarbonization and to mitigate its corporate travel emissions, the buyer, a global financial and technology company, purchased high-integrity durable carbon removal credits, known as CORCs (or CO2 Removal Certificates), that are Puro.earth-certified and are ready to retire immediately. CORCs provide true carbon abatement, with a volume of actual carbon dioxide permanently removed from circulation, which offsets the effect of emissions.
Selling high-integrity CORCs is core to Gevo’s strategy, with the rapidly expanding demand for high-quality carbon credits presenting a real market opportunity today. CO2 produced by operations at Gevo’s North Dakota ethanol-production facility is currently being generated and sequestered through carbon capture and storage (“CCS”), delivering credits backed by real carbon removal.
Biomethane Could Be the Unsung Hero of the Energy Transition
In the fast-paced world of clean energy innovation, biomethane is rarely the star of the show. It doesn’t sparkle like solar, boom like batteries, or stir geopolitical intrigue like hydrogen. But quietly, consistently, and with increasing impact, biomethane is doing exactly what many climate technologies still promise to do someday: replacing fossil fuels today.
Produced from organic waste, agricultural residues, and even wastewater sludge, biomethane is essentially upgraded biogas with a methane content high enough to substitute fossil natural gas. It can be injected into existing gas grids, used in transport, or serve as a feedstock for chemicals and fertilizers. In a world scrambling to decarbonize gas use without rebuilding everything from scratch, biomethane is proving to be an invaluable bridge, and in some sectors, a long-term solution.
cCarbon: Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel Outlook 2030
Accelerating efforts towards decarbonization, the global aviation sector is witnessing a transformation through the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Governments worldwide are enacting ambitious mandates and incentives aimed at stimulating SAF demand and production. This report leverages cCarbon’s 2030 SAF market forecasts and insights on regulatory trends, infrastructure development, and offtake agreements across major markets. We analyse the interplay between policy frameworks, market growth, and pricing dynamics, offering a deep dive into SAF’s pivotal role in reducing aviation greenhouse gas emissions and charting a pathway to net-zero air travel.