Larry Kudlow Hatching New Plan to Boost Biofuel Mandates

White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow is developing a new plan to bolster biofuel-blending requirements after ethanol allies in politically important farm states complained the current proposal doesn’t do enough to compensate for waivers exempting some small...

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U.S. Gain Partners with Brightmark Energy on Dairy RNG Sites

U.S. Gain, a leader in development, procurement and distribution of renewable natural gas (RNG) reaches an agreement to purchase dairy-based renewable natural gas (RNG) from Brightmark Energy. Both are ABC members. Earlier this year, Brightmark Energy announced its...

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U.S. Gain Purchases Digesters at Two Wisconsin Dairy Farms

U.S. Gain, a leader in development, procurement and distribution of renewable natural gas (RNG) and ABC member, has announced the purchase of anaerobic digesters at two Wisconsin dairy farms, S&S Jerseyland Dairy LLC and Dallmann East River Dairy LLC, to expedite...

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‘Deep Electrification’ Means More Natural Gas

For environmental reasons, there’s an ongoing push to “electrify everything,” from cars to port operations to heating. The idea is that a “deep electrification” will help lower greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. The reality, however, is that more...

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EPA’s New Proposal to Rein in Refinery Waivers Falls Short

The Renewable Fuels Standard is an extraordinary program — that is, when it is being properly implemented. When administered correctly, the RFS decreases reliance on imported petroleum, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, lowers gas prices and boosts rural economies....

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AutoPumps Manage Landfill Leachate to Keep Methane Flowing

An important aspect of generating power from landfill gas is ensuring that methane collection rates meet project goals. The most common cause of reduced methane collection rates is the buildup of liquids in the gas extraction wells and collection system, hindering the...

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Shale Drillers’ Latest Problems: Hog Manure and Chicken Guts

[This feature on farm-based digesters by the Wall Street Journal features ABC members Bioenergy DevCo, and Smithfield and Dominion's JV, Align RNG.] It isn’t just Appalachian shale drillers that are swamping the natural-gas market. Chicken slaughterhouses, pig farms,...

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