EPA: 1.91 billion RINs generated in March
April 24, 2023
The U.S. EPA has released data showing nearly 1.91 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in March, up from 1.82 billion generated during the same period of last year. Total RIN generation for the first quarter of 2023 reached 3.63 billion.
Walmart teams with Cummins, Chevron to debut RNG engine
By Chevron Corp.
April 21, 2023
Walmart is debuting a15-liter compressed natural gas engine that will be incorporated into its private fleet. The X15N engine is supplied by Cummins and fueled by Chevron with compressed natural gas (CNG) linked to renewable natural gas (RNG)
The U.S. EPA on April 20 released new data on small refinery exemptions (SREs) that indicates two additional SRE petitions have been filed under the RFS during the past month. A total of 27 SRE petitions are now pending.
Greenlane, ZEG Biogas collaborate on biogas upgrading in Brazil
By Greenlane Renewables Inc.
April 18, 2023
Greenlane Renewables Inc. has entered into a collaborative agreement with ZEG Biogás e Energia S.A. to locally produce, market and sell one of Greenlane's largest and most popular biogas upgrading products in Brazil.
Lakeview RNG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Next Renewable Fuels, has acquired assets associated with the Red Rock Biofuels development in Lake County, Oregon, and announced plans to convert the project to RNG and clean hydorgen production.
Quinbrook acquires US biogas company PurposeEnergy
By Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
April 17, 2023
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners on April 12 announced it has acquired PurposeEnergy, an established U.S.-based renewable fuels and biogas specialist that is focused on waste solutions for the food and beverage industries.
Senators advocate for a strong RFS
April 14, 2023
A bipartisan group of 16 senators, led by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on April 11 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Andrew Regan urging the agency to strengthen the Renewable Fuel Standard.
RNG accounts for 69% of on-road natural gas vehicle fuel
By Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas
April 13, 2023
Natural Gas Vehicles for America and Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas have announced that 69 percent of all on-road fuel used in natural gas vehicles in calendar year 2022 was renewable natural gas (RNG).
Hawai'i Gas on April 10 announced it is seeking proposals from local and national suppliers that can provide renewable natural gas (RNG), renewable hydrogen, or a blend of both to its utility system on Oahu.
All Options on the Table
April 11, 2023
From biomass power to sustainable aviation fuel, decarbonization was a main theme at the 16th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo.
Capstone Green Energy secures order for biogas CHP project
By Capstone Green Energy Corp.
April 11, 2023
Capstone Green Energy Corp. announced that E-Finity Distributed Generation, Capsone's distributor for the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast U.S. and Caribbean, has secured an order for a biogas-fueled Capstone C600 Signature Series microturbine.
EIA updates 2023, 2024 bioenergy forecasts
April 11, 2023
Renewables are currently expected to account for 24 percent of U.S. electricity generation in 2023, increasing to 26 percent in 2024 according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released April 11.
The U.S. EPA in early April released the fourth report produced as part of its anaerobic digestion (AD) data collection project. The report is based on a survey completed in 2021 of AD facilities that accept food waste.
Reps. Linda T. Sánchez, D-Calif., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., on March 30 reintroduced the Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act, which would create a $1 per gallon tax credit for the sale of renewable natural gas (RNG) used in transportation.
Rockwell automation enables more sustainable RNG production
By Rockwell Automation
April 07, 2023
Rockwell Automation, with New Sky Energy and Moore Control Systems, is enabling a more sustainable approach to hydrogen sulfide (H2S) control for the biogas industry. The approches captures and removes more than 99.9 percent of inlet gas H2S.
Podcast Preview with Chet Benham, Viridi Energy
By Biomass Magazine
April 06, 2023
Biomass Magazine's Podcast Series features Chet Benham, President at Viridi Energy
Sonoco partners with GreenGasUSA to reduce emissions
By Sonoco
April 05, 2023
Sonoco, in partnership with GreenGasUSA, has added new biogas equipment to its Hartsville wastewater treatment site in South Carolina, enabling the prodcution of pipeline quality renewable natural gas (RNG).
NW Natural, a utility that provides natural gas in the Pacific Northwest, has issue a request for proposals (RFP) seeking renewable natural gas (RNG) as part of its effort to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
The USDA ERS in March published a report that aims to help increase the value of animal manure for farmers. The document, in part, describes existing and emerging technologies that can inrease the value of manure, including anaerobic digestion.
The USDA is making $1.055 billion in grants available under the Rural Energy for American Program to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses invest in renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements.
Nacero to develop SAF facility using TOPSE technology
By Nacero Inc.
March 29, 2023
Nacero is transitioning its facility under development in Texas to the production sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and lower carbon aviation fuel (LCAF). The facility will utilize TOPSOE's MTJet technology.
US Gain integrates solar microgrid at Wisconsin RNG facility
By U.S. Gain
March 29, 2023
U.S. Gain has integrated a solar microgrid at its Dallmann East River Dairy digester in Brillion, Wisconsin. This U.S. Gain-owned digester has been producing renewable natural gas (RNG) for the transportation industry since August 2020.
Republic Services acquires California anaerobic digestion plant
By Republic Services Inc.
March 28, 2023
Republic Services Inc. has acquired North State Bioenergy, an anaerobic digestion facility north of Sacramento, California. The facility recycles food waste and other organics collected from across Northern California.
WasteExpo 2023 to be held May 1-4 in New Orleans
By WasteExpo
March 27, 2023
WasteExpo, North America's largest solid waste, recycling and organics industry event, will feature a week of professional development through an interactive conference program. The event takes place May 1-4 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Virginia Natural Gas receives approval for RNG pilot program
By Virginia Natural Gas
March 27, 2023
A five-year pilot from Virginia Natural Gas aims to encourage the development of RNG production facilities within the VNG service territory. The pilot also authorizes the company to integrated RNG into its natural gas distribution system.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on April 4 in Washington, D.C.
Montauk Renewables to develop RNG project in South Carolina
By Montauk Renewables Inc.
March 24, 2023
Montauk Renewables Inc. has announced its planned entrance into South Carolina with the development of a new landfill gas-to-RNG facility located with the state. The 900 MMBtu per day project is expected to be complete in mid-2024.
Judge rejects attack on bioenergy in North Carolina
By Smithfield
March 22, 2023
A North Carolina administrative law judge has rejected a challenge to a general permit issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) authorizing the construction and operation of methane digesters for animal waste management.
BioTown Biogas activates digester, processing facility in Indiana
By BioTown Biogas
March 22, 2023
BioTown Biogas on March 22 celebrated the commissioning of its on-farm biodigester in Reynolds, Indiana. The project will convert food waste, dairy manure, beef manure and other agricultural waste into RNG and renewable electric power.
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