In the United States (US), Bright Renewables, a provider of biogas upgrading and valorization technology, and BerQ RNG Inc. (BerQ), a Canadian developer of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects in North America, have partnered to develop four RNG projects that will help mitigate methane emissions.
BerQ RNG is recognized for its dedication to developing projects that benefit farmers, specializing in projects with biogas production volumes in the 350 to 1,000 Standard Cubic Feet per Minute (SCFM) range.
The Netherlands-headed Bright Renewables is widely recognized for its standardized technology, which leads to quick implementation and easy serviceability of existing upgrading facilities.
Four projects across Michigan and New York
This series of projects encompasses four initiatives across Michigan (MI) and New York (NY), where Bright’s proprietary deoxygenation system will be integrated with the Bright Renewables 3-stage membrane upgrader.
Beyond these projects, Bright Renewables will also provide service and maintenance at three existing Michigan and New York sites.
One of the awarded projects in West Michigan is expected to process 375 SCFM (600 Nm³/hr) of raw biogas using Bright Renewables’ PurePac Type 02 system with a deoxygenation system.
This project will significantly enhance the delivery of RNG to the utility’s pipeline, marking a crucial milestone in BerQ RNG’s sustainable RNG initiatives.
Another awarded project in upstate New York is expected to process 600 SCFM (960 Nm³/hr) of raw biogas using the PurePac Type 02 system and supply RNG to the local utility’s pipeline.
This initiative plays a key role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and is a vital component of BerQ RNG’s three-year plan to double its capacity, supporting the broader transition to sustainable energy solutions.
By working with Bright Renewables, we are helping to build out the renewable natural gas production industry. Our focus on realistic projects that benefit farmers goes hand in hand with Bright Renewables’ commitment to innovation and standardization, said Bas van Berkel, President and CEO of BerQ RNG.
BerQ RNG and Bright Renewables currently operate six upgraders at three different locations, have four upgraders in the works, and hope to collaborate on several more projects together to reach sustainability goals and remain frontrunners in the RNG industry.
The projects the value of which have not been disclosed were awarded in December 2023 and are expected to be completed in 2024.
