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Stay up to date with the latest stories, insights, and announcements.Waga Energy Commissions Renewable Natural Gas Facility at Iowa Landfill
Waga Energy, a France-based environmental services company that specializes in converting landfill gas-to-renewable natural gas (RNG), commissioned a RNG production facility at the Scott Area Landfill in Davenport, Iowa.
The RNG site will use Waga’s patented Wagabox technology, which is designed to upgrade landfill gas into pipeline compliant RNG injected directly into the MidAmerican Energy pipeline.
Anaergia S.r.l. to Supply Technology Package for Upgrading Società Agricola Zilio’s Anaerobic Digestion Facility in Veneto, Italy
Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia”, the “Company”, “us”, or “our”) (TSX:ANRG; OTCQX:ANRGF), through its subsidiary, Anaergia S.r.l has entered into a contractual agreement with Società Agricola Zilio to repower its existing anaerobic digestion facility, located in Veneto, Italy, that was built by Anaergia in 2011.
Tesco Drives Emissions Reduction as It Rolls Out 42 Low-Carbon Trucks
British grocer Tesco has announced it has added 42 new IVECO S-Way Natural Gas trucks to its fleet in Livingston, Scotland, to help it reach its goal to be carbon neutral across its own operations by 2035. The trucks will transport food and goods across Scotland, Cumbria, and Northumbria, servicing more than 250 stores. Covering more than 200,000km per year, the trucks will save up to 6,4731 tonnes of CO2e annually.
Aemetis, Inc. Announces E15 Ethanol Blend Approval in California Following Governor Newsom's Signing of Assembly Bill 30
Aemetis, Inc. announced that California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 30, allowing a 15% ethanol blend (E15) in gasoline, which will expand the market for ethanol in California by 50%. A study suggests this change could save consumers approximately $2.7 billion annually, translating to a savings of about 20 cents per gallon. Aemetis CEO Eric McAfee praised the initiative for promoting lower gasoline costs and aiding environmental goals, while RFA President Geoff Cooper highlighted the benefits of E15 seen in other states, including cleaner air and enhanced engine performance. Aemetis operates a significant ethanol production facility in California and is making further investments to boost clean fuel production and reduce emissions, including a $30 million upgrade expected to significantly lower production costs.
Bioenergy Australia Welcomes Ambitious 2035 Climate Targets
The Albanese Government has announced Australia’s new 2035 climate targets and Net Zero Plan, committing to reduce emissions by 62-70% below 2005 levels. Bioenergy Australia welcomes the targets and Net Zero Plan, both of which showcase the government’s decarbonization priorities and include a focus on expanding clean fuels use - positioning renewable gas, low-carbon liquid fuels, and biomethane as key drivers in the nation’s energy transition. The target is ambitious and achievable - provided strong delivery and sector-wide action match the ambition.
BIOFerm Appoints Massimo De Vincenzi as Chief Executive Officer
BIOFerm, a leading provider of turnkey renewable energy solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Massimo De Vincenzi as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 22, 2025. Current CEO and President Nadeem Afghan will transition to President and Chairman of the Board, where he will oversee the company’s continued growth – including expansion of the operations and maintenance business, targeted acquisitions, and capital deployment.
Massimo brings over 20 years of leadership experience with Fortune 500 corporations in the energy and oil and gas sectors, where he has consistently driven organizational growth, operational excellence, and strategic transformation.
EU Methane Regulation Makes Gas Imports to Europe More Difficult
Is Europe decoupling itself from global trade with the EU methane regulation? This question was discussed by moderator Heiko Lohmann at the 'Handelsblatt Annual Gas Conference' together with Gunnar Steck from the industry association Eurogas and Gregor Pett from the German importer Uniper. The EU regulation has been in force since August. It is therefore directly applicable law and is causing a lot of uncertainty in Germany.
Rural America Faces Mounting Farm Crisis -- Roeslein Renewables Says Global Maritime Shift Could Unlock $200 Billion in New Agricultural Revenues
Rural America is under mounting financial pressure as commodity prices for corn and soybeans have fallen 40-50% from recent highs, while production costs remain elevated. A recent National Corn Growers Association survey shows that nearly half of U.S. farmers believe the nation is on the brink of a farm crisis. For many, 2025 marks the third consecutive year of negative profitability, threatening both food security and the stability of local economies.
Green Plains Enters into Agreement with Freepoint Commodities to Monetize 45Z Tax Credits
Vinson & Elkins represented Green Plains Renewable Energy (“GPRE”) in the sale of 2025 45Z credits generated from several of their ethanol facilities and the negotiation of a term sheet for an additional tranche of 2025 45Z Credits.
GPRE expects the sale and transactions contemplated in the term sheet to generate $40 million to $50 million in 2025 EBITDA.
Waga Energy Reports 39% Growth in RNG Revenue for H1 2025
Waga Energy, a leader in Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production, announced a YoY revenue increase of 39% for the first half of 2025, reaching € 27.4 million. This growth was driven by increased RNG production despite a projected decline in EPC revenues. The company aims to achieve EBITDA breakeven by the end of 2025, having improved its EBITDA by € 2.3 million to -€ 0.2 million during this period.
Operationally, Waga Energy injected 326 GWh of RNG, avoiding 80,500 tons of CO₂ emissions and maintaining a 95% uptime across their portfolio. The company is focusing on converting a pipeline of projects into signed contracts, particularly in the US, with € 59 million in Capex investments, more than double compared to H1 2024.
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