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Montauk, Biogas Tech Startup Partner for Flared Gas Methanol JV
Emvolon, an MIT spin-off that converts greenhouse gas emissions into carbon-negative fuels and chemicals, and Montauk Renewables, Inc. (NASDAQ:MNTK), a renewable energy company specializing in the management, recovery and conversion of biogas, today announced a joint venture to develop multiple biogas-to-green methanol projects. Following a successful field demonstration project, Emvolon and Montauk plan to deploy a portfolio of biogas-based sites with an aggregate annual production capacity of up to 50,000 metric tons of green methanol by 2030 and beginning with the Atascocita Humble Renewable Energy (HRE) facility in Humble, Texas.
GFL Environmental Inc. Announces Agreement to Recapitalize Green Infrastructure Partners at an Enterprise Value of $4.25 Billion with Investment from Energy Capital Partners
GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) ("GFL" or the "Company") today announced that Green Infrastructure Partners ("GIP") has entered into a definitive agreement with funds managed by Energy Capital Partners, LLC ("ECP") to recapitalize its business at an enterprise value of $4.25 billion. GIP is a leading vertically integrated infrastructure company established in 2022 by GFL, funds managed by HPS Investment Partners Inc. ("HPS Investment Partners" or "HPS") and Patrick Dovigi.
Norway Scientists Use Microbes to Make Biomethane from CO2 with 96% Purity
Scientists at the Norwegian Institute of BIOeconomy Research (NIBIO) have turned to biofilms to turn carbon-based gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) into biomethane, a green and sustainable alternative to natural gas.
These biofilm-based processes can produce biomethane with 96 percent purity, an organizational press release said.
Gas Network Upgrade to Pave the Way for Biomethane in Wales
A significant upgrade to the gas network in Abergavenny, Wales is scheduled to commence later this month, with work beginning in the Park Avenue area on 18 August.
The project, led by Wales & West Utilities, is expected to run through to May 2026, depending on engineering progress and unforeseen circumstances.
ReFuels Bio-Cng Sales Volumes Hit Fresh Record Monthly High
ReFuels compressed biomethane sales hit a record monthly volume in July, climbing 5% on the month and 19% on the year to 5,528 mt.
The Dutch/British CNG supplier said a total 16,179 mt was dispensed during the three months ending 31 July, which marked an 18% increase on the same period in 2024.
How Biogas Is Solving Data Centers’ Clean Energy Challenge
Biogas doesn’t just offer a backup plan for tech companies seeking more power; it provides a blueprint for sustainability. By transforming landfill, agricultural, and wastewater emissions into usable power, biogas solves two problems at once: it reduces fugitive methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas (GHG), and generates renewable electricity.
Anaergia to Expand Anaerobic Digestion Facility for Bioenerys
Anaergia Inc., through its subsidiary, Anaergia S.r.l., has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Bioenerys. Under the terms of this agreement, Anaergia is to significantly increase the capacity and upgrade the capabilities of Bioenerys’ Moglia anaerobic digestion facility, which is located in northern Italy.
Waste from Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factories is now Powering the Vermont Grid
At the Ben & Jerry’s factory in St. Albans, Vermont, thousands of gallons of ice cream waste are now being turned into biogas, creating energy for the state’s electric grid.
When factory workers start to produce a new flavor and switch the machinery from, say, Cherry Garcia to Chunky Monkey, they have to push all the leftover ice cream out of the pipes and rinse them with water so that the flavors don’t intermingle. That creates a lot of waste that can’t be sent to wastewater treatment plants.
How Ben & Jerry’s Is Recycling Food Waste into Energy
It may sound like the stuff of sci-fi movies, but diverting food waste from the landfill and converting it into electricity has become a real thing. William Brangham visited Ben & Jerry’s Vermont ice cream factory and the operations next door to find out how it works.
Transportation Market Conditions Present Questions About the Future
The transportation market continues to evolve for a variety of reasons, including economics, policy and consumer sentiment. There is no confusion that U.S. policy as it relates to the transportation sector and the environment has changed significantly in the first six months of 2025. Congress has voted to repeal EPA’s waiver that granted California the authority to ban combustion vehicle sales in 2035, tax credits for the purchase of electric vehicles will sunset on September 30, 2025, EPA is preparing to reverse its endangerment finding for greenhouse gases, NEVI funds for charging infrastructure have been stopped, federal policy support for domestic fossil fuel production has increased, and trade relations with long-term friends have been thrown into a blender. Meanwhile, key economic indicators for transportation energy have improved for consumers, yet their feelings about the economy and transportation are not very optimistic. For much of this, the overall implications for the transportation market will not be realized for some time, but at the half-way point of 2025 it is worth looking at where the market is so we can better monitor how it develops over the next six months and beyond.