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Platts Future Energy
Renewable natural gas is headed for the moon
Aug 29, 2023
The podcast discusses the growing demand for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) as a lower-carbon alternative to fossil natural gas. It explores the pricing and future growth of RNG, including the challenges of selling landfill gas RNG in the California market. The podcast also highlights the potential of RNG in various sectors, the interest from major oil and gas companies, and its role in achieving decarbonization goals.
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- Renewable natural gas (RNG) has seen significant growth in the US, with over 300 operating facilities and various use cases including transportation fuel and electricity generation.
- Financial incentives like state-level programs and the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) have played a crucial role in boosting the RNG market in the US and driving increased credit generation.
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The Growing Market for Renewable Natural Gas in the US
The podcast discusses the increasing demand and value of renewable natural gas (RNG) in the US. RNG is bio gas captured from sources like landfills, livestock manure, and wastewater treatment facilities, refined, and upgraded to meet natural gas pipeline specifications. The RNG market in the US has experienced significant growth in the past decade, with over 300 operating facilities and additional 450+ under construction or in development. RNG has various use cases, including as a transportation fuel for natural gas vehicles, where it already accounts for nearly 70% of on-road fuel use. It is also used for electricity generation on-site and as a feedstock for manufacturing bioproducts like green methanol and bio-hydrogen.
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