MSU works to find long-term plan for biosolid residual materials
By Michigan State University
June 17, 2022
The Great Lakes Water Authority Water Resource Recovery Facility partnered with Michigan State University to support their long-term plan to best use the biosolid residual materials. The groups evaluated anaerobic digestion and pyrolysis processes.
Piedmont Natural Gas introduces GreenEdge program
By Piedmont Natural Gas
June 16, 2022
Residential and commercial Piedmont Natural Gas customers in North Carolina now can reduce the impact of their own natural gas usage by participating in GreenEdge – a voluntary program utilizing carbon offsets and RNG.
EPA: 3 SRE petitions currently pending
June 16, 2022
The U.S. EPA on June 16 published updated data on small refinery exemptions (SREs) filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard, reporting that only three SRE petitions are currently pending, down from 69 that were pending as of mid-May.
Enchanted Rock to develop RNG microgrid for Microsoft data center
By Enchanted Rock LLC
June 15, 2022
Enchanted Rock, a provider of electrical resiliency-as-a-service, announced that it has been contracted by Microsoft to develop California's largest microgrid fully supported by renewable natural gas (RNG).
Black Hills Energy proposes voluntary RNG, carbon offset program
By Black Hills Corp.
June 14, 2022
Black Hills Corp.'s Colorado natural gas utility subsidiary has submitted a proposal to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission seeking approval to offer a voluntary RNG carbon offset program for residential and business customers.
Gevo injects dairy RNG into Iowa natural gas pipeline
By Gevo Inc.
June 14, 2022
Gevo Inc. announced that its RNG project in Northwest Iowa has been producing biogas and is now upgrading and injecting RNG into the natural gas pipeline. The project generates RNG from dairy cow manure supplied by three dairy farms.
Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn.; Shelly Moore Capito, R-W.V.; and Roger Wicker, R-Miss., are asking the GAO to determine whether the U.S. EPA's June 3 denial of 69 SREs must be submitted to Congress for review under the Congressional Review Act.
Sandvik Materials Technology secures order for RNG project
By Sandvik Materials Technology
June 13, 2022
Sandvik Materials Technology has secured its first waste to energy order for its unique Sanicro 35 grade. The facility will use Sanicro 35 in the process to convert and upgrade biogas, or landfill gas, into renewable natural gas (RNG).
Synthica develops food waste RNG facility in Houston
By Synthica Energy LLC
June 13, 2022
Synthica Energy LLC announced the development of a new anaerobic digestion facility in Houston, Texas. The facility will focus on converting organic byproducts from food, beverage, and biofuel producers into renewable natural gas (RNG).
Aemetis Inc. and PG&E on June 10 held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the commissioning of Aemetis's RNG cleanup and compression unit and interconnection with PG&E's gas pipeline for the Aemetis Biogas Central Dairy Digester Project.
SoCalGas wins $750,000 CEC grant to fuel hydrogen research
By Southern California Gas Co.
June 10, 2022
The California Energy Commission has awarded Southern California Gas Co. a $750,000 grant to pursue development of a novel hydrogen production system using biogas to create affordable, scalable, renewable hydrogen.
Aemetis completes third dairy digester, expands biogas production
By Aemetis Inc.
June 09, 2022
Aemetis Inc. on June 9 announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Aemetis Biogas LLC, connected its third anaerobic digester via pipeline to the company's main RNG gas cleanup unit located at the Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes facility.
BTS Biogas constructs 2 new biogas plants in France
By BTS Biogas
June 09, 2022
BTS Biogas is strengthening its presence in the French market with the construction of two new biogas plants in Brittany and Upper France. Both facilities are expected to be operational next year, according to the company.
Anaergia releases its first sustainability report
By Anaergia Inc.
June 09, 2022
Anaergia Inc. has released its 2021 Sustainability (ESG) Report. The report highlights Anaergia's ESG achievements for 2021, including a net total of 465,000 metric tons (CO2e) of greenhouse gas emissions that Anaergia projects helped avoid.
President Biden on June 8 announced his intent to nominate Doug McKalip to serve as chief agricultural negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The USDA, USTR and USGC have spoken out in support of his nomination.
Chevron, Cummins team on RNG engine demonstration with Walmart
By Chevron Corp.
June 08, 2022
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corp., has announced definitive agreements to supply fuel linked to renewable natural gas for a Walmart Inc. demonstration of Cummins Inc.'s new 15-liter natural gas engine for heavy-duty trucks.
Renewables are currently expected to account for 22 percent of U.S. electricity generation in 2022 and 24 percent in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released June 7.
The call for speaker presentation ideas is now open for the 2022 National Carbon Capture Conference & Expo (NCCC) taking place Nov. 8-9, 2022, in Des Moines, Iowa. The NCCC will accept speaker abstracts through July 8.
Anaergia commissions RNG facility in Italy
By Anaergia Inc.
June 07, 2022
Anaergia Inc. announced it has officially commissioned a new biomethane facility in Italy, the Calimera Bio plant in the Province of Lecce. The facility is the second of seven facilities Anaergia is building in the country.
Puget Sound Energy launches RNG program
By Puget Sound Energy
June 07, 2022
Puget Sound Energy announced the launch of a voluntary renewable natural gas program (RNG) that allows renters, homeowners and businesses can replace a portion of their conventional natural gas usage with carbon neutral RNG.
Aemetis completes 20 miles of biogas pipeline
By Aemetis Inc.
June 06, 2022
Aemetis Inc. on June 6 announced the completion of 20 miles of biogas pipeline and approval for construction of the remaining biogas pipeline in Merced County, California. Construction of the 39-mile main pipeline is expected to be complete in Q4.
Greenlane deploys development capital for RNG project
By Greenlane Renewables Inc.
June 02, 2022
Greenlane Renewables Inc., through its subsidiary, Greenlane Renewables Capital Inc., has announced its first deployment of development capital to a company focused on developing renewable natural gas (RNG) projects in California.
FortisBC announces RNG project in British Columbia
By FortisBC Energy Inc.
June 02, 2022
FortisBC Energy Inc. has announced it is teaming up with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George to produce RNG from landfill gas generated at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, located in Prince George, British Columbia.
The U.S. Department of Energy on June 1 opened a $59 million funding opportunity to support the scale-up of integrated biorefineries and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction in first generation ethanol production.
Greenlane secures C$8.7 million order for RNG project in the US
By Greenlane Renewables Inc.
May 31, 2022
Greenlane Renewables Inc. on May 30 announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenlane Biogas North America Ltd., has been awarded a contract for $8.7 million (US$6.8 million) for a dairy manure to RNG project in the U.S.
Produced by BBI International, the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) is on pace to be the largest biofuels conference since 2009. The event takes place June 13-15 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
ABC announces 2022 Biogas Industry Award recipients
By American Biogas Council
May 26, 2022
The ABC has announced its 2022 Biogas Industry Award recipients. The CalBio Bloom Dairy Biogas Fuel Cell project in Fresno, California, and the Fremont Regional Digester project in Fremont, Michigan, were both named project of the year.
The U.S. EPA is seeking nominations for qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its Mobile Sources Technical Review Subcommittee, including candidates that have experience working with processors and shippers of biofuels.
EverGen acquires 50% interest in portfolio of Ontario RNG project
By EverGen Infrastructure Corp.
May 25, 2022
EverGen Infrastructure Corp. has entered into definitive agreements with Northeast Renewables LP and acquired a 50 percent interest in a portfolio of renewable natural gas (RNG) development projects in Ontario.
Joseph Goffman expressed support for the RFS and biofuels during a May 25 hearing held by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to consider his nomination to serve as assistant administrator for the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation.
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