About RNG

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is a proven, clean technology. As opposed to Natural Gas, Renewable Natural Gas is not derived from fossil fuels. It is created by breaking down existing organic materials, like cattle manure or food waste. It is a carbon-negative fuel source, which means it takes more carbon out of the environment than it produces. Our RNG production process not only produces clean energy but also mitigates the environmental impact of greenhouse gases.

By diverting organic materials from open air decomposition, and instead processing it to produce RNG, we effectively reduce the amount of organic material that decomposes and releases harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Methane emissions, which are a natural byproduct of decomposing organic materials, are significantly reduced through this process. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas with approximately 25 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide, as calculated over a 100 year period. But given the environmental tipping point of our atmosphere, the immediate impacts are more important to take into account, and therefore methane should be calculated as being 80 times more damaging. The reduction of methane emissions is a critical advantage of RNG.

RNG can be injected directly into natural gas pipelines and delivered to Canadians without the need for system changes or new infrastructure. In fact, most Canadian energy companies already have ambitious goals to include RNG in their pipelines to existing customers. There are more than 300 active operations in Canada already reducing carbon dioxide and methane emissions by 8Mt per year and generating more than 20 PJ of energy.

The circular economy aspect of RNG production is a crucial factor in its overall sustainability. Through the anaerobic digestion of organic materials, RNG production yields a valuable by-product called digestate. Digestate contains high levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and other essential nutrients for plant growth. By utilizing digestate as a fertilizer, we can displace the need for traditional fertilizers that are produced using fossil fuels. Conventional fertilizers contribute to greenhouse gas emissions during their production process. In contrast, digestate-based fertilizers support sustainable agriculture and reduce the environmental impact of traditional fertilizer production. Furthermore, displacing fossil fuel-based fertilizers with digestate fosters a more sustainable approach to agriculture, reducing our dependence on non-renewable resources and promoting a greener, circular economy.