RNG NEWS
California Bill Aims to Cap LCFS Credit Prices
Legislation introduced in the California Senate on June 23 aims to cap the price of Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits as part of a larger effort to overhaul the state’s fuel regulations and mitigate rising gas prices.
The bill, SB 237, was originally introduced in January. At that time, the legislation focused on residential property transfers. Lawmakers amended the bill on June 23, eliminating the language on property transfers and revamping it to focus on fuel regulations.
Southern Company Gas Expands Clean Energy Portfolio with New RNG Agreements
Two Southern Company Gas subsidiaries – Virginia Natural Gas and Chattanooga Gas – have completed new renewable natural gas purchases, adding to both utilities' growing portfolios of clean, sustainable fuel. The lifecycle emissions avoided by these transactions combined are estimated to be 18,978 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e), which is equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 19,036 acres of U.S. forests in one year.
WoodMac: North America RNG Market Capacity to Reach 604 MMcfd in 2025
The North American renewable natural gas (RNG) market has grown 35% since 2023 and added an all-time high 139 MMcfd of production in 2024, according to recent analysis by Wood Mackenzie. The market will add another 70 MMcfd by 2025, bringing total capacity to 604 MMcfd, the consultancy said. The transportation sector consumes more than half of RNG production.
Aemetis Biogas Receives CARB Approval for Seven RNG Pathways
Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas (RNG) and renewable fuels company, announced today that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved provisional pathways under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) for seven dairy digesters built and operated by Aemetis Biogas, a subsidiary of the Company. The pathway approvals are effective as of January 1, 2025. The average carbon intensity for the seven approved pathways is -384, with carbon intensities ranging from -327 to -419.
Apollo Backed Freedom CNG Acquires ComTech Energy
Freedom CNG, a portfolio company of Apollo (NYSE: APO), has acquired ComTech Energy. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Milton, Ontario based ComTech Energy is a leader in innovative mobile fueling solutions for low-carbon fuels.
Captured Carbon Becomes Cost-Competitive Energy Storage
Solar and wind energy are highly variable, dependent on the day, weather and location of the facilities. At times, they can generate more electricity than is needed, but they can also fall short when demand is at its peak. Unfortunately, any extra energy created by these sources is often wasted, as there are few methods that adequately store it long-term. To improve energy security in the United States, the nation requires both sources of energy and novel ways to store and distribute it.
In a new study, published in Cell Reports Sustainability, researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) explored how a reactive carbon dioxide capture and conversion (RCC) process could be used to produce synthetic renewable natural gas - a chemical form of long-duration energy storage.
Greenlane Advances Landfill Gas Tech With New Patent
Greenlane Renewables Inc. has filed an additional patent application for its new landfill gas upgrading technology, enhancing its intellectual property portfolio and reinforcing its leadership in renewable natural gas production. This development aims to overcome technical barriers in landfill gas upgrading, maximizing methane recovery and reducing costs. The company plans to reveal its next-generation product line in September 2025, which is expected to make RNG projects more accessible and scalable, benefiting project owners by enhancing revenue-generating RNG output while minimizing upfront investment. This move is significant as landfill gas remains a major feedstock source for RNG production, and Greenlane’s advancements could address industry challenges, positioning the company as a key player in the sector.
Gas Prices in California to Rise July 1, But Not by 65 Cents
A lot of confusion is swirling around a supposed 65-cent jump in California gas prices coming July 1. But that figure isn’t accurate. Here’s what’s actually changing — and what drivers should expect.
Starting July 1, California’s state gas excise tax will increase as part of an annual inflation adjustment. The tax will rise from 59.6 cents per gallon to 61.2 cents per gallon—an increase of just 1.6 cents. While that’s a noticeable change, it’s a far cry from the widely circulated claim that gas prices are about to skyrocket by 65 cents per gallon.
Ukrainian Network Received over 5 Million Cubic Metres of Biomethane
Since September 2024, two Ukrainian producers have supplied more than 5 million cubic meters of biomethane to Ukraine’s gas transmission system (GTS), said Kateryna Kovalenko, Head of the Strategy Department at the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine (GTSOU), during a conference on the development of biomethane production in Ukraine.
The Ministry of Energy has played an important role in the development of the sector, particularly in creating a regulatory framework for the production, certification and export of biomethane, as well as coordinating technical procedures with the transmission system, storage and distribution network operators.
Mexico Universities Collaborate to Develop SAF from Biomass: Report
Two universities in Mexico have collaborated to produce sustainable aviation fuel using biomass, according to a local media report.
The Autonomous Metropolitan University (UAM) Iztapalapa is jointly working with the Universidad de Guanajuato to produce SAF from Furanos-to-Jet (FTJ), using furans - organic compounds derived from the degradation of biomass, Mexico Business News reported.