Anaergia Inc. has contracted to supply biogas technology for PepsiCo’s RNG project in Colombia, converting 50,000 tons of organic waste annually to RNG. This will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The initiative is part of Anaergia’s broader global strategy as they also operate a similar facility in California.
Anaergia Inc. has entered a contract to provide its digestion technology as well as integrated biogas conditioning and upgrading systems for a renewable natural gas (RNG) initiative by PepsiCo Alimentos ZF LTDA in Colombia. This project aims to convert approximately 50,000 tons annually of organic waste generated at PepsiCo’s food production facility in Funza into RNG for on-site usage. This transition is expected to offset reliance on fossil natural gas sourced from the grid and to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 3,700 tons of CO2 each year, as per a joint statement.
Assaf Onn, the Chief Executive Officer of Anaergia, noted, “South America is now the third continent where Anaergia is providing systems to PepsiCo facilities.” Recently, Anaergia also secured an agreement with Rialto Bioenergy Solutions LLC for the operation and maintenance of an organic waste-to-RNG facility in California. This facility is recognized as North America’s largest of its kind, with a capacity to convert up to 1,000 tons of mixed municipal biosolids and organic waste into nearly 985,000 million British thermal units of RNG and fertilizer annually, according to a press release issued on November 15.
The facility employs Anaergia’s proprietary OREX technology to process organic waste and employs advanced anaerobic digester technology to generate RNG while supporting California’s landfill diversion regulation, Senate Bill 1383, aimed at curbing methane emissions from landfills. Steve Compton, President of Sevana Bioenergy, remarked, “The RBS is a critical asset serving the organic waste diversion needs of Los Angeles’ RecycLA franchise and the broader Southern California region.” He further emphasized ongoing capital and operational improvements to enhance the reliability of their organic processing solutions.
Anaergia Services LLC, a subsidiary of Anaergia, will be responsible for the operational and maintenance aspects of the facility for the next decade. In another initiative, Anaergia is also engaged in upgrading an anaerobic digester at Michigan State University’s South Campus Anaerobic Digester and Compost Facility, which processes food waste and manure into 380 kilowatts of electricity. Onn expressed satisfaction with supporting MSU’s research, stating, “We are very pleased to be helping MSU continue to advance its research activities in the dairy farming sector as we pursue our mission to accelerate the world’s clean energy transition by transforming a wide range of organic waste streams into valued resources.”
The use of renewable natural gas (RNG) is becoming increasingly vital in the global transition towards sustainable energy solutions. By utilizing organic waste from production facilities such as those operated by PepsiCo, companies are able to both reduce their carbon footprint and invest in a circular economy. Anaergia has emerged as a leader in this space, leveraging advanced technology to convert organic residues into clean energy. Their recent contracts demonstrate both the scalability and the international reach of their technologies.
In summary, Anaergia’s partnership with PepsiCo in Colombia highlights significant advancements in sustainability through the conversion of organic waste into renewable energy. This project not only contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions substantially but also illustrates a growing trend in sustainability initiatives across multiple regions. As Anaergia extends its services internationally and diversifies its projects, the future looks promising for clean energy transitions fueled by advanced biogas technologies.
Original Source: www.rigzone.com
