SJI and OPAL Fuels Begin Construction on RNG Facility in NJ
Slice of Energy Team
Aug 08, 2024
Key Highlights:
- SJI and OPAL Fuels start construction on RNG production facility in Florence Township, NJ.
- Facility's annual design capacity is 0.92 million MMBtus.
- Project will produce 6.5 million gas gallons equivalent (GGE) of RNG annually.
- RNG produced will reduce 530,000 metric tons of CO2 per year.
- Second collaboration between SJI and OPAL Fuels to develop RNG facilities.
Source (Business Wire)
Quotes
“ "We are proud to work with SJI to develop the Burlington RNG facility, encouraging renewable energy production in New Jersey and supporting the state’s transition to a low carbon economy." ”
Jonathan Maurer, co-CEO at OPAL Fuels
Our Take:
The commencement of the RNG facility construction by SJI and OPAL Fuels marks a significant milestone in New Jersey's transition towards renewable energy. This project not only exemplifies the successful collaboration between two industry leaders but also highlights the practical application of proven technologies to mitigate methane emissions and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. With its substantial capacity to produce RNG and its potential to significantly lower carbon emissions, the Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex stands as a testament to the tangible progress being made in the fight against climate change. This initiative will serve as a blueprint for future renewable energy projects across the nation.
