The Greenlane Digest

Welcome to our monthly recap, where we combine the latest in the RNG industry with exclusive Greenlane Renewables updates, as we collectively navigate the path to a more sustainable future.

Some great industry developments are at work as we continue to cover the RNG space!

Greenlane’s Latest News

Greenlane Announces Biogas Desulfurization Orders as Part of International Expansion

On October 7^th, Greenlane announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Airdep S.r.l. (“Airdep”) has expanded its sales into the South American market, specifically in Brazil, with a first customer order for its biogas desulfurization equipment. The Airdep units are engineered to remove hydrogen sulfide (“H2S”) from raw biogas to protect downstream equipment in a highly effective way at low overall cost. This order in Brazil is in addition to eight units deployed in North America within the last two years. Globally, Airdep has sold more than 160 biogas desulfurization units, the majority of which to-date have been deployed in Europe.

“We’ve seen significant interest in North America and now in South America too, for our industry-leading biogas desulphurization equipment in the renewable natural gas (“RNG”) industry,” said Brad Douville, CEO of Greenlane. “We’re excited to be bringing a new paradigm in price performance for hydrogen sulfide removal to these markets and see untapped potential for our innovative products to help RNG project developers make their projects even more financially attractive and technically sound.”

Read here for the complete press release.

Greenlane’s Product Insights

Greenlane in action: Cascade H2S

This technology is ideal for biogas projects where the total package of minimum capital and operating expenses is crucial. Greenlane's Cascade H2S product line offers a proven, robust, and cost-effective regenerative biogas desulfurization solution. This technology is ideal for biogas-to-power or biogas upgrading projects where minimizing operating expenses is crucial. This month, we exhibited at RNG Works, an annual event for professionals in RNG project development, operations, deployment, and utilization. Our team was in Nashville, TN from September 10-12, showcasing our cutting-edge solutions for biogas upgrading, with a particular focus on our Cascade H2S product line. This event provided an excellent opportunity to connect with industry leaders and demonstrate our commitment to innovation and sustainability in the biogas sector.

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Is Your H2S Removal Equipment Compromising Your Biogas Facility’s Bottom Line?

Greenlane was featured in the Efficiency issue of Biogas World Magazine. The article discusses the significant costs associated with inefficient H2S removal technologies in biogas facilities, highlighting the advantages of Greenlane's Cascade H2S system. Traditional methods, such as passive media and biological scrubbing, often require oxygen and can be costly and ineffective. In contrast, the Cascade H2S system offers a highly efficient, oxygen-free solution that enhances biogas production, reduces downtime, and improves profitability. With over 160 installations worldwide, its scalable design and simple installation make it a preferred choice for facilities aiming to optimize operations.

Read the magazine HERE.

Industry News

The IEA Says Net Zero Remains in Reach and Would Benefit from a Biomethane Boost

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Renewables 2024 report delivers a much-needed injection of optimism for the global renewables sector and calls for a global effort to realise the potential of bioenergy and biofuels.

The report forecasts that renewables will generate almost half of the global electricity demand by the end of 2030, with the world edging closer to the COP28 target of tripling renewable energy capacity by the end of the decade. The IEA predicts that by 2030 the world will have added 5,500 Gigawatts of new renewable energy capacity – roughly equivalent to the current power systems of the United States, China, the European Union and India combined – close to meeting the COP28 target of tripling world renewable energy capacity by the end of this decade, to keep net zero within reach.

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The Role of Leaders And Investors In Scaling US Biomethane Production

According to this Forbes article, climate change remains one of the most pressing global issues, and it demands immediate and decisive action. Among the various greenhouse gases contributing to global warming, methane stands out due to its high global warming potential, estimated at 28 times more than carbon dioxide.

The concentration of methane in the atmosphere has more than doubled over the past 200 years, according to NASA. In this context, biomethane, derived from organic waste, is one potential tool for helping reduce methane emissions and combating climate change.

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Brazil Advances with a New Regulatory Framework for Biofuels

Brazil passed legislation representing a significant milestone for the biofuels sector in Brazil, including biogas and biomethane – a gaseous biofuel primarily composed of methane derived from the purification of biogas. Known as the Future Fuels Law (“Lei dos Combustíveis do Futuro”), the new legislation aims to promote the decarbonisation of the country’s energy matrix, focusing on sectors such as transportation and mobility.

The legislation includes programmes like the National Programme for the Decarbonisation of Natural Gas Producers and Importers and Incentives for Biomethane, which are essential to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering sustainable development in the gas sector.

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Biomethane certification is key to scaling sustainable production and meeting GHG protocol needs

A new analysis by S&P Global Commodity Insights and supported by the European Biogas Association (EBA), the European Renewable Gas Registry (ERGaR), Eurogas and the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) provides valuable input to the ongoing revision process of the GHG Protocol.

The analysis, which was unveiled during the European Biomethane Week in Brussels, was commissioned to review biomethane certification and tracking systems in Europe and the US. The analysis examines the role of certificates for producers and consumers in major demand sectors, the additionality of biomethane production associated with certificate use and a review of historical certificate values in both regions, highlighting key price drivers.

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