Vanguard Renewables Breaks Ground on Renewable Natural Gas Project in Virginia
Slice of Energy Team
Oct 25, 2024
Key Highlights:
- Groundbreaking for new renewable natural gas project at Oakmulgee Dairy Farm, VA.
- Collaboration between Vanguard Renewables, TotalEnergies, and AstraZeneca.
- State-of-the-art anaerobic digester system to recycle dairy manure and food waste into renewable gas.
- Will produce 259K MMBtu/year of renewable gas and divert over 105K tons of food waste from landfills annually.
- Supports AstraZeneca's efforts to decarbonize biopharmaceutical production.
Source: Business Wire
Quotes
“ “By converting inedible and unsalable food and beverage waste and dairy cow manure into renewable gas, we are not only reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also creating a sustainable energy source.” ”
Neil H. Smith, CEO at Vanguard Renewables
Our Take:
The collaboration between Vanguard Renewables, TotalEnergies, and AstraZeneca exemplifies the growing momentum of cross-industry partnerships driving environmental and economic benefits. This renewable natural gas project, located at one of Virginia's oldest family farms, showcases how innovative technology can repurpose agricultural and industrial waste into clean energy. By integrating state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion, Vanguard Renewables not only helps reduce methane emissions but also strengthens local farming economies. This project is a crucial step toward achieving the broader goals of sustainable energy and decarbonization in the U.S., especially with corporate giants like AstraZeneca supporting this transition.
