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Stay up to date with the latest stories, insights, and announcements.Fact vs. Fiction: Correcting Myths About California Dairy Methane Reduction Efforts
Over the past eight years, California’s dairy farms have collectively achieved an annual reduction of 5 million metric tons of methane (CO2e) and counting. This is important, as scientists agree that reductions in methane emissions are critical to slowing global warming. The world-leading effort has drawn some well-deserved attention. Unfortunately, there are several common myths and misconceptions about California dairy’s methane reduction programs. Let’s explore the misnomers and the facts.
Anaerobic Digesters on Swine Farms? Check the Numbers.
The swine industry is familiar with the need to use “everything but the oink.” For farmers raising the animals, this means keeping operations as efficient as possible and taking advantage of every opportunity to gain value from the farms.
Cross-Sector Fleets Sign Fuel Deals with Clean Energy to Supply Clean Renewable Natural Gas
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, has announced a series of new agreements with customers across the country expanding their use of ultraclean, affordable renewable natural gas (RNG). The company also grew its customer base for bulk liquefied natural gas (LNG), including multiple space companies.
These new agreements, which include RNG, operations and maintenance, as well as construction of fueling infrastructure, reflect the continued momentum of RNG adoption in multiple transportation markets, as fleets seek immediate and cost-effective solutions to reduce emissions.
Poland Secures EUR 189 Million for Biomethane Plants
Poland’s National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management has secured PLN 800 million (USD 219.9m/EUR 188.9m) for a programme to support the construction of biomethane plants.
Texas Agency Offers $12 Million to Support Development of Alternative Fueling Facilities
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on Oct. 23 announced the availability of $12 million to support the development of alternative fueling facilities to supply compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen, biodiesel blends of B20 or greater, propane, electricity or methanol blends of 85% or greater.
The funding is being offered under the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan’s Alternative Fueling Facilities Program and aims to encourage the construction and reconstruction of eligible alternative fueling facilities within the 88 counties that make up the Clean Transportation Zone.
South Jersey Celebrates Launch of Landmark Renewable Natural Gas Project with ACUA
A major step forward for clean energy arrived in South Jersey this week as SJI and OPAL Fuels celebrated the grand opening of their new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Project in partnership with the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) in Egg Harbor Township. The initiative, which officially marked its ribbon-cutting on October 23, 2025, represents a first-of-its-kind collaboration to deliver RNG directly into the South Jersey Gas pipeline network, providing local homes and businesses with a renewable and lower-carbon energy option.
Buffalo Biodiesel Announces $300 Million Growth Partnership with Verite Capital Partners
Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. ("BBD"), a leading used-cooking-oil recycler and renewable green energy fuel producer headquartered in Buffalo, New York, today announced a transformational capital and growth partnership with Verite Capital Partners ("VCP"). The agreement secures a planned $300 million funding program that will accelerate BBD's expansion from a 15-state footprint to 25 states across the entire eastern United States, from Montreal to Miami.
Minas Gerais Opens Its First Biomethane Plant
The opening of Minas Gerais’ first biomethane power plant marks a milestone in the state’s shift towards sustainable energy.
Located in Tupaciguara, in the Triangulo Mineiro region, the Zeg Biogas facility — a partnership between Zeg and Bioenergetica Aroeira — pioneers the production of biomethane from vinasse, a by-product of sugarcane processing.
Anew Climate and Seaspan Energy Complete First Bio-LNG Loading
Anew Climate and Seaspan Energy have embarked on a decarbonisation journey with the successful completion of their first ship-to-ship loading operation of renewable liquefied natural gas (Bio-LNG) in the Port of Long Beach, California. They made a pivotal moment in the transition to lower-carbon marine fuels on the North American West Coast.
Green-e® Renewable Fuels Standard Expanded to Include New Requirements for Biomethane from Animal Waste
Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) is pleased to announce an important update to the Green-e® Renewable Fuels Standard. After more than five years of stakeholder engagement and extensive scientific review with input from environmental nonprofits and industry experts, CRS, with approval from the Green-e® Governance Board, has finalized a set of strict requirements that allows for exemplary concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) as a permissible type of biomethane production facility under the Green-e® Renewable Fuels Standard.
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