U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) shares remarks
ST. LOUIS – October 23, 2025 – The American Biogas Council (ABC) announced today that attendance at its annual BUSINESS OF BIOGAS 2025 conference drew an unprecedented number of executives, investors, and industry leaders committed to advancing the biogas economy, with total attendance increasing by more than 13% over last year’s event.
Biogas is energy captured from organic materials like manure, food waste, and wastewater solids as they break down. It can be used to power and heat homes, fuel vehicles, and generate electricity. In addition, the process creates a nutrient-rich organic fertilizer that offers a sustainable alternative to synthetic soil additives.
Addressing the conference today through pre-recorded remarks, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska) highlighted biogas’ potential to both recycle waste streams into 24/7 renewable energy and nutrient-rich organic fertilizer, turning environmental challenges into valuable resources for farms, communities, and the broader economy.
“Family farms, ranches and agri-businesses are the backbone of communities across Nebraska and America,” Senator Ricketts said. “Expanding the use of biofuels like RNG strengthens American energy independence, supports Nebraska agriculture, and reduces our impact on the environment. Biofuels are a win-win-win for consumers, the environment, and farmers and ranchers.”
In addition to remarks from Sen. Ricketts, BUSINESS OF BIOGAS provided information on emerging market opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, and strategies to accelerate growth across the sector. From in-depth sessions to curated networking events and receptions, the ABC designed every element of the conference to bring industry leaders together to share expertise, spark innovation, and accelerate the growth of the biogas sector.
ABC Executive Director Patrick Serfass said BUSINESS OF BIOGAS reflected the growing recognition of biogas’ environmental and economic benefits and the industry’s collaborative spirit.
“This year’s record-breaking turnout shows just how far the U.S. biogas industry has come – and how much opportunity lies ahead,” said Serfass. “As more organizations realize the power of biogas to turn waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer, we’re seeing unprecedented sharing and innovation. The excitement here in St. Louis has been tangible, and it’s a clear signal that the American biogas industry stands ready to provide both fuel and electricity to help meet increasing domestic needs and help global companies decarbonize their operations.”
BUSINESS OF BIOGAS continues to serve as the leading executive conference for companies driving growth across the biogas value chain, from agriculture and wastewater to food waste recycling and renewable natural gas production.
For more information about the American Biogas Council and the BUSINESS OF BIOGAS event, visit americanbiogascouncil.org.
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