OPAL Fuels has announced the start of construction on a new RNG production facility at the Kirby Canyon Landfill in Santa Clara County, California.
The facility is set to have an initial annual design capacity of approximately 660,000 British thermal units. It is expected to produce around 5.1 million gas gallons equivalent of RNG annually, based on its design capacity.
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The project utilises proven technology to capture biogas from the natural decomposition of organic material in the landfill. This biogas is then converted into RNG, a sustainable, low-carbon alternative to traditional transportation fuels.
OPAL Fuels plans to distribute the RNG through its network of fuelling stations to heavy-duty trucks that operate on natural gas, offering a cleaner and more cost-effective fuel option compared to diesel.
This initiative aligns with OPAL’s mission to provide sustainable energy solutions that benefit the environment, society and economy, while also supporting the local communities.
OPAL Fuels CEO Jonathan Maurer said: “Beginning construction of our 17th RNG project, our first in California, continues the OPAL execution story of moving projects from development, through construction and into operations.”
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