bp to sell renewable natural gas made from poultry litter

bp entered into a 15-year agreement with CleanBay Renewables to purchase renewable natural gas (RNG) processed from poultry litter for use as fuel in the U.S. transportation sector.

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bp entered into a 15-year agreement with CleanBay Renewables to purchase renewable natural gas (RNG) processed from poultry litter for use as fuel in the U.S. transportation sector.

“Working with innovative companies like CleanBay will be key for bp to reach our net zero ambition. As one of the largest suppliers of RNG to the U.S. transportation sector, this agreement will help us continue delivering competitive, reliable energy solutions,” said Michael Thomas, vice president biogas origination, bp.

The fuel made from poultry litter will initially be sold in California. The state is currently experiencing strong demand for RNG fuel due to incentives from its Low Carbon Fuel Standard. 

In addition, a recent U.S. Department of Energy study estimates that RNG-fueled vehicles result in up to 95% lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than those fueled by gasoline or diesel on a lifecycle basis. 

Anaerobic digestion

CleanBay creates RNG from poultry litter through a process known as anaerobic digestion. 

Anaerobic digestion uses microorganisms to break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen. The process transforms organic waste into renewable natural gas and a liquid containing nutrients that can be used as fertilizer.

“By collaborating with bp, we continue taking steps to positively impact our environment. Not only will our process improve the air, soil and water quality around our agricultural facilities, but our RNG is a sustainable, environmentally friendly way to help reduce GHG emissions,” Thomas Spangler, executive chairman, CleanBay Renewables, explained.

The agreement with bp will support the financing of the first CleanBay active bio-conversion facility in Maryland.

CleanBay is also in the process of securing locations for future aerobic digestion facilities throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and California. Each of the 30 proposed facilities is expected to recycle more than 150,000 tons of poultry litter per year, which could generate enough sustainable energy to power 9,200 cars annually.

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