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Clean Energy Fuels Begins Construction on Major RNG Facility in Texas
Slice of Energy Team
August 01, 2024
Key Highlights:
Clean Energy Fuels breaks ground on a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Dimmitt, TX.
Facility to produce 2.6 million gallons of RNG annually from 16,000-cow dairy herd waste.
Construction costs estimated at $85 million with completion expected in 2025.
RNG fuel will be integrated into Clean Energy's nationwide network of stations.
Source (Business Wire)
Notable Quotes:
"We are excited to begin construction on the South Fork Texas project. Building anaerobic digesters at a large dairy like South Fork will help the dairy owner, Frank Brand, and his team collect and monetize sizeable amounts of manure waste while also benefiting from the environmental credits an RNG facility brings. We are proud to call Frank, who is one of the most well-respected people in the dairy industry, our partner."
"The project not only helps us convert our waste into a clean, usable sustainable fuel, but it also helps us with managing manure which for a dairy of our size is quite a feat. We do this while simultaneously reducing our environmental footprint – it’s a direction I hope many other dairies will look to pursuing."
Our Take:
The initiation of this RNG production facility by Clean Energy Fuels Corp. marks a significant advancement in sustainable energy and waste management within the agricultural sector. The project not only promises to deliver substantial environmental benefits through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions but also highlights the potential for large-scale dairies to turn waste into a valuable resource. This development underscores the growing trend and necessity for innovative solutions in the transition towards renewable energy sources, reinforcing Clean Energy’s leadership in the decarbonization of the transportation market.