UGI backs RNG project in upstate New York
Cayuga RNG, a partnership of US gas utility operator UGI and Global Common Ventures, has signed an agreement to deliver a fourth renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in upstate New York, UGI said September 6.
The 150mn ft3/yr RNG plant is due to launch H2 2024. It will produce RNG using an anaerobic digester and gas upscaling equipment, installed across two New York state dairy farms.
Once launched, UGI expects the facility to pump RNG into a local gas pipeline serving the regional distribution system. The gas will be marketed by GHI Energy, a biofuels and renewables subsidiary of UGI's energy services unit.
Robert Beard, UGI executive vice president for natural gas, said: "We are excited to increase our portfolio of sustainable energy solutions that will deliver environmental benefits to farmers, communities and customers.
“Renewables is a platform for growth at UGI and, with this investment, we have committed nearly $250mn to RNG projects across multiple states that will further expand our geographic footprint and earnings capability.”