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Stay up to date with the latest stories, insights, and announcements.CMA CGM Secures Bio-LNG Supplies With Latest Investment in Vanguard Renewables
French shipping group CMA CGM has announced a strategic partnership with U.S.-based renewable natural gas (RNG) provider Vanguard Renewables to support the decarbonization of its shipping operations. The collaboration includes CMA CGM’s minority investment in Vanguard Renewables through its PULSE energy fund, designed to secure access to substantial RNG volumes over the long term.
California Might Create Its Own Incentive System to Replace the Dying Federal EV Tax Credit
Federal support for electric vehicles is court-forced at best these days. President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have both made clear that the new administration is not a fan of the majority-electric-vehicle-future set forward by former president Joe Biden and states like California. This hostility has manifested in the removal of the $7500 EV tax credit subsidy as of next month, and a strangling of California's autonomous emissions policies.
Nearly $8 Million Is Now Available To Support Innovation in Low-Carbon Fuels In New York
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced nearly $8 million is now available to support innovation in the development of low-carbon fuels in New York State. The competitive Waste to Low-Carbon Fuels Pilot and Demonstration solicitation supports innovation projects that pilot and scale converting waste feedstock from organic and inorganic discarded materials to energy in hard-to-electrify sectors of the economy. This funding helps make it more affordable to advance alternative fuel technologies that have the potential to lower emissions from transportation and industrial sectors and enhance electric grid reliability as part of the State’s clean energy transition.
As Electric Truck Demand Slows, CNG and RNG-Powered Trucks Accelerate
Compressed and renewable natural gas-powered commercial vehicles—particularly heavy-duty Class 8 rigs—are becoming an attractive option for fleets nationwide, as sales and interest in their electrified counterparts decline.
Aemetis Targets 550,000 MMBtu RNG Production Capacity in 2025 as Regulatory Credits Drive Growth
Eric A. McAfee, Chairman and CEO, reported that "in our dairy RNG business, we are steadily scaling up gas production with a new multi-dairy digester coming online this month that is expected to increase RNG production by 30%." He outlined expectations to reach 550,000 MMBtus of renewable natural gas production capacity this year and grow to a 1 million MMBtu annual run rate by the end of 2026. McAfee highlighted the approval of 7 dairy pathways by CARB, noting this unlocks about 120% more LCFS credit revenue for those dairies starting this quarter. He also referenced the expansion into ethanol production in India and the appointment of a new CFO at the India subsidiary as steps toward an IPO targeted for early 2026.
Anaerobic Digestion Seen as Possible Emissions Solution
Research finds agriculture waste could be transformed into biogas and fertilizer using bacteria-based technology.
Canadian farms could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy by converting agricultural waste into biogas, a McGill University doctoral student says.
CenterPoint Energy to Invest in Renewable Natural Gas Created from Twin Cities’ Metro Food and Yard Waste
CenterPoint Energy has signed an agreement with Dem-Con HZI Bioenergy, LLC (DCHZI), to purchase renewable natural gas (RNG) created from Twin Cities’ area food and yard waste. This made-in-Minnesota RNG is expected to connect to CenterPoint’s distribution system in Shakopee, Minn. in 2027, and provide customers with renewable energy for their homes and businesses.
Naturgy Connects First Biomethane Plant in Navarre to Gas Grid
Spanish utility Naturgy Energy Group SA (BME: NTGY) announced on Thursday that it has connected the first biomethane plant in Navarre, northern Spain, to its gas distribution network through its subsidiary Nedgia, reports Renewables Now.
Convertus Finalizes Permits for Ontario AD Facility
Canadian organics diversion and processing firm Convertus Group reportedly has received all necessary approvals and permits to start building its new anaerobic digestion (AD) and biofuels facility in the York Region of Ontario.
The company, which has operations in Canada and the United States, says the series of approvals marks a major step forward for "one of Canada’s most exciting green energy projects."
Opal Fuels Q2 2025 Slides: RNG Production Grows 33% Despite EBITDA Decline
Opal Fuels Inc (NASDAQ:OPAL) released its second quarter 2025 earnings presentation on August 8, 2025, revealing mixed results with strong renewable natural gas (RNG) production growth offset by lower profitability. The company’s stock closed at $2.26 on August 7, down 4.24% ahead of the earnings release.
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