In the United States (US), Sevana Bioenergy LLC, a leading developer and operator of large-scale renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities, has announced the successful acquisition of the Rialto Bioenergy Facility (RBF) in Rialto, California.
Originally designed, built, operated, and financed by Canada-headed biogas technology providers Anaergia Inc., the Rialto Bioenergy Facility (RBF) was majority-owned by Anaergia’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Anaergia Services, LLC.
With a permitted capacity of 1,000 tons per day of municipal biosolids, and food waste separated from municipal solid wastes, RBF is currently North America’s largest organic waste-to-energy facility.
The facility has a designed capacity to convert these organic waste streams into 1 million MMBtu per year of carbon-negative RNG and valuable soil products. This amount of RNG displaces an equal amount of fossil-based natural gas, which is the equivalent of the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from over 5.2 million (US) gallons (≈ 19.7 million litres) of fossil diesel fuel consumed.
Further greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction is achieved because the facility recycles food waste that is otherwise sent to landfills where it generates methane and other greenhouse gases.
The Rialto Bioenergy Facility is a strategic asset that aligns perfectly with Sevana Bioenergy’s mission to accelerate the production of RNG. This acquisition strengthens our presence on the West Coast and allows us to continue playing a vital role in helping California achieve its ambitious renewable energy and waste diversion goals, said John McKinney, CEO of Sevana Bioenergy.
Ramp up production
Founded in 2017, Sevana Bioenergy is a Boise, Idaho-based company with a proven track record of developing and upgrading large-scale biogas projects. The company utilizes state-of-the-art technology and engineering practices to transform organic waste into RNG.
Sevana Bioenergy plans to integrate RBF into its existing portfolio of anaerobic digestion facilities.
The company will leverage its operational expertise to gradually ramp up throughput and RNG production at the facility working with local stakeholders and community members in Rialto and Southern California to ensure the safe and efficient operation of RBF.
The terms and value of the transaction have not been disclosed.
