Nature Energy to develop RNG project in Quebec
By Nature Energy
March 17, 2022
Nature Energy has acquired land in Farnham, Quebec, to build its first biogas plant in North America. The facility will produce renewable natural gas (RNG) that will be fed into the Quebec natural gas grid.
The EPA on March 16 published a notice of proposed settlement agreement that alters the number of RINs that Genscape must retire to comply with a final determination issued by the agency in May 2019 that revoked its registration as a QAP auditor.
The U.S. EPA released updated SRE data on March 17, reporting for the second consecutive month that no new SRE petitions were filed under the RFS. The agency did not act on any of the 69 SRE petitions that have been pending since mid-January.
Raven SR Inc. (Raven SR), a renewable fuels company, announced on March 14 the closing of a strategic investment from Samsung Ventures. Raven SR plans to break down on its first commercial waste-to-hydrogen plant in the U.S. soon.
Aemetis Inc. released Q4 financial results on March 10, reporting a 28 percent increase in revenues for the full year. During an earnings call, company officials discussed progress with plant improvement projects and advanced biofuel initiatives.
The USDA on March 11 announced it is extending the deadlines to apply for its Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity. The agency opened the $1 billion funding opportunity in February.
Ethanol Producer Magazine has announced the preliminary agenda for the 2022 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) and co-located events taking place June 13-15, 2022, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
TPG Rise Climate invests in Monarch Bioenergy
By TPG Rise Climate
March 10, 2022
TPG Rise Climate has announced an investment in Monarch Bioenergy, a joint venture between Roeslein Alternative Energy and a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods Inc. that captures methane and converts it into renewable natural gas (RNG).
US Gain wins bid to supply RNG to LA County sanitation districts
By U.S. Gain
March 10, 2022
U.S. Gain recently entered into a supply agreement with the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. U.S. Gain will provide renewable natural gas (RNG) to fuel LACSD-owned fleet vehicles at two maintenance yards.
Aemetis begins commissioning of biogas-to-RNG upgrading facility
By Aemetis Inc.
March 10, 2022
Aemetis Inc. has announced the commencement of commissioning of the $12 million biogas-RNG upgrading facility connected to the PG&E gas pipeline interconnection unit located at the Keyes ethanol plant site.
The U.S. EPA on March 10 issued a notice to all obligated parties under the RFS that the agency will disclose certain confidential business information (CBI) related to SRE petitions to the U.S. Government Accountability Office on March 28.
Bioenergy Devco responds to US ban on Russian oil imports
By Bioenergy Devco
March 09, 2022
Bioenergy Devco issued a statement following President Biden's announcement to ban Russian oil imports. The company stresses that biogas and other sources of renewable energy can help reduce demand on fossil fuels.
Opal Fuels begins commercial operations at Ohio RNG facility
By Opal Fuels LLC
March 09, 2022
Opal Fuels LLC has commenced commercial operation of a new facility to extract and capture waste methane from Rumpke Waste & Recycling's Noble Road Landfill and transform it into renewable natural gas (RNG).
Anaergia signs project agreement with Kent County, Michigan
By Anaergia Inc.
March 08, 2022
Anaergia Inc. and partner, Continuus Materials, signed a contract project development agreement (PDA) with the board of the Kent County Department of Public Works. The project will convert solid waste into RNG and other products.
EIA updates bioenergy forecasts
March 08, 2022
Renewables are expected to account for 22 percent of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 24 percent in 2023, according to the U.S. EIA's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released March 8.
NETZSCH Pumps North America LLC has announced it will showcase its NEMO Open Hopper Pumps at the 15th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo. The event will be held March 14-16 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Analysis shows rapid growth in US RNG production
By Energy Vision
March 07, 2022
The sustainable energy NGO Energy Vision released its 2021 annual assessment of the U.S. RNG industry, conducted for the DOE's Argonne National Laboratory. It documents rapid growth in RNG production nationwide.
INNIO signs MOU with Concord Group for biogas engines
By INNIO
March 04, 2022
INNIO announced on Feb. 22 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Concord Renewable Energy SDN BHD (Concord Group) to partner in building four power plants across Malaysia fueled by palm oil wastes.
EPA awards $2 million to food waste anaerobic digestion projects
By U.S. EPA
March 04, 2022
On Feb. 24, the U.S. EPA announced the selection of 11 organizations expected to receive a total of approximately $2 million in funding to divert food waste from landfills by expanding anaerobic digester capacity nationwide.
Ameresco Inc. has announced its participation in a hydrogen pilot project under deveolopment by a new consortium formed by Guidehouse, Building the Clean Hydrogen Economy. The prolject aims to produce clean hydrogen from RNG.
Michigan RNG facility begins operations
By EDL
March 02, 2022
EDL and key project stakeholders bp, Consumers Energy and Granger Waste Services recently welcomed the start of operations at the Wood Road Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Facility, a landfill gas to RNG facility is the in Lansing, Michigan.
Representatives of the biofuels industry on Feb. 28 filed two separate petitions in with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging a final rule issued by the EPA in December setting GHG emissions standards for MY 2023-2026 vehicles.
Patrick Gruber, CEO of Gevo Inc., provided an update of the company's plans to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other renewable hydrocarbons from ethanol during a fourth quarter earnings call held Feb. 24.
Aemetis unveils 5-year plan targeting $1.5 billion of revenue
By Aemetis Inc.
February 28, 2022
Aemetis Inc. on Feb. 28 released the 2022 Five Year Plan that projects the company will generate $1.5 billion in revenues and $461 million of adjusted EBITDA in year 2026 through the production of RNG, SAF and other low-carbon fuels.
The U.S. EPA is implementing a new process by which the Science Advisory Board will assess the science that informs decisions regarding proposed rules. The process will restore opportunities for peer review and strengthen the independence of the SAB.
EPA: 1.78 billion RINs generated in January
February 24, 2022
The U.S. EPA has released updated renewable identification number (RIN) data, reporting that nearly 1.78 billion RINs were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in January, up from 1.4 billion generated during the same period of 2021.
Greater Commercial Lending completes financing for 2 RNG projects
By Greater Commercial Lending
February 22, 2022
Greater Commercial Lending has completed nearly $73 million in financing for two facilities in North Carolina that will turn a natural byproduct of landfills into renewable natural gas. The financing is guaranteed by the USDA.
The U.S. EPA is scheduled to publish a notice of proposed consent decree on Feb. 23 related to a legal challenge filed by Growth Energy that would establish deadlines for the agency to finalize the 2021 and 2022 RFS RVOs by June 3, 2022.
EDL signs agreement for 4th RNG project in the US
By EDL
February 21, 2022
Global sustainable energy producer EDL has signed agreements with U.S. gas company Pennant Midstream, kicking off EDL's fourth investment in the USA's renewable natural gas (RNG) sector since 2019.
New Mexico House fails to pass Clean Fuel Standard Act
February 21, 2022
The New Mexico House of Representatives on Feb. 17 failed for the second consecutive year to pass legislation that aims to implement a state Clean Fuel Standard. This year's bill, SB 14, is now dead.
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