Methane

Bion Applies for OMRI Listing for Commercial 10-0-0 Nitrogen Fertilizer

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

In 2020, Bion received an OMRI listing for its initial product, a 0.5 percent ammonium bicarbonate solution.

Key Points: 
  • In 2020, Bion received an OMRI listing for its initial product, a 0.5 percent ammonium bicarbonate solution.
  • Bion is also preparing an application to the California Department of Food Agriculture (CDFA) for a 6-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer product; CDFA organic certification will expand the markets for Bion’s fertilizer products.
  • Bion’s Ammonia Recovery System prevents that release and allows recovery of nitrogen as a premium-priced organic fertilizer.
  • Bion’s organic nitrogen fertilizers truly represent a win-win – for our shareholders, as well as producers, consumers, and the planet.”

NatureWorks and IMA Announce Turn-Key Compostable Coffee Pod Solution Compatible for North America

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

NatureWorks , a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, has optimized a compostable coffee pod solution compatible with Keurig® brewers for the North American market.

Key Points: 
  • NatureWorks , a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, has optimized a compostable coffee pod solution compatible with Keurig® brewers for the North American market.
  • The partnership between NatureWorks and IMA Coffee began in April 2021 with accelerated testing announced in February of 2022.
  • IMA Coffee and NatureWorks presented on this new coffee pods solution at the AMI Single-Serve Capsules conference held from March 19-20 in Boston, MA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404501499/en/
    Every IMA Coffee pod filling and sealing machine can handle compostable coffee pods made from Ingeo™ PLA biopolymer.

United States $41.58 Billion Natural Gas Storage Markets, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2018-2028F - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The "United States Natural Gas Storage Market, By Region, By Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2018-2028F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "United States Natural Gas Storage Market, By Region, By Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2018-2028F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • United States Natural Gas Storage Market has valued at USD 41.58 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to project robust growth in the forecast period with a CAGR of 4.82% through 2028.
  • One of the key drivers for the United States Natural Gas Storage Market is the increasing demand for natural gas, driven by its versatile applications in electricity generation, heating, industrial processes, and as a cleaner energy source.
  • Another crucial driver for the United States Natural Gas Storage Market is the evolving regulatory landscape and environmental considerations.

Planet to Provide Carbon Mapper, Inc. with Hyperspectral Data Until 2030

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced it has signed a multi-year data-license agreement with Carbon Mapper, Inc. to provide hyperspectral core imagery to the non-profit and its partners until 2030.

Key Points: 
  • Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced it has signed a multi-year data-license agreement with Carbon Mapper, Inc. to provide hyperspectral core imagery to the non-profit and its partners until 2030.
  • The $20 million agreement is made possible by initial funding led by a major climate philanthropy.
  • “Securing this continued partnership with Planet will help Carbon Mapper deliver high resolution methane and CO2 super-emitter data to decision makers around the globe,” said Riley Duren, Carbon Mapper’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • This contract marks an extension to an existing data-license agreement between Planet and Carbon Mapper.

Vision RNG Enters Into Agreement for Three Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas Facilities

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Vision RNG, LLC (VRNG) is pleased to announce it has signed definitive agreements to develop, build, own and operate three Landfill Gas (LFG) to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities at three privately-owned Southeastern U.S. landfills located in Alabama and Tennessee.

Key Points: 
  • Vision RNG, LLC (VRNG) is pleased to announce it has signed definitive agreements to develop, build, own and operate three Landfill Gas (LFG) to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities at three privately-owned Southeastern U.S. landfills located in Alabama and Tennessee.
  • LFG is a natural by-product of the decomposition of waste when it is deposited in a landfill.
  • The RNG will be injected into nearby natural gas transmission lines where it will be distributed to customers either in the transportation fuel market or in displacing natural gas to meet sustainability goals and reduce the consumption of fossil natural gas.
  • With the addition of these projects, Vision RNG now has a total of 15 LFG to RNG projects that will produce over 5,600,000 MMbtu of RNG initially and grow to 6,500,000 MMbtu by 2029.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Visits Great River Milling to Celebrate First Consumer Product Funded by USDA Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities - Climate-Friendly Certified Rice™

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240322211863/en/
    The first consumer products funded by USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities are now available to US households - Great River Milling Long Grain White Rice and Long Grain Brown Rice.
  • But if farmers can control the water usage and still produce the same high-quality product, they can mitigate many of the negative effects.
  • The first consumer products funded by USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities are now available to US households - Great River Milling Long Grain White Rice and Long Grain Brown Rice.
  • Tune into the event livestream on Tuesday, March 26th to hear from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, US Rice Farmers and Columbia Grain International.

Qnergy Unveils API for Enhanced Connectivity to Its Dashboard Platform

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Qnergy, the leader in mitigating methane emissions, announced today that it has launched an Application Programming Interface (API), furthering its commitment to providing reliable methane abatement solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Qnergy, the leader in mitigating methane emissions, announced today that it has launched an Application Programming Interface (API), furthering its commitment to providing reliable methane abatement solutions.
  • The API allows Qnergy Dashboard users to integrate Dashboard data securely and seamlessly into the customer’s existing software tools.
  • Enhanced Monitoring: Provides users with comprehensive visibility of their Qnergy systems along with other equipment in one place, allowing for proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of performance.
  • "Our new API integration represents a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to seamless, accurate reporting of methane emissions," explains Ory Zik, Qnergy’s CEO.

Appalachian Methane Initiative Announces 2023 Pilot Program Progress and Metrics; Looks Ahead to 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

The Appalachian Methane Initiative (“AMI”), founded by Chesapeake Energy Corporation, EQT Corporation, and Equitrans Midstream Corporation in January 2023, today announced that it has successfully completed its 2023 pilot methane emissions monitoring program.

Key Points: 
  • The Appalachian Methane Initiative (“AMI”), founded by Chesapeake Energy Corporation, EQT Corporation, and Equitrans Midstream Corporation in January 2023, today announced that it has successfully completed its 2023 pilot methane emissions monitoring program.
  • AMI is a proactive, first-of-its-kind basin-wide initiative designed to further enhance methane emissions monitoring and, ultimately, facilitate additional methane emissions reductions in the Appalachian Basin (“Basin”).
  • 2023 Key Findings from the Pilot Region:
    - For on-pad gas operations, condensate tanks and compressors were among the largest sources.
  • “The Appalachian Methane Initiative is a state-of-the-art example of a successful cooperative and transparent approach to addressing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.

LongPath Technologies Welcomes New International and Domestic Talent to Leadership Team

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Friday, March 15, 2024

LongPath Technologies, a leader in innovative methane technology solutions, announces the addition of three key members to their leadership team: Burney (BJ) Latiolais, Jr., EVP International Operations, Chelsea Cassel as Senior Vice President of Growth Strategy, and Michael Chavez as Vice President of Growth.

Key Points: 
  • LongPath Technologies, a leader in innovative methane technology solutions, announces the addition of three key members to their leadership team: Burney (BJ) Latiolais, Jr., EVP International Operations, Chelsea Cassel as Senior Vice President of Growth Strategy, and Michael Chavez as Vice President of Growth.
  • LongPath specializes in emissions management and methane reporting, providing a comprehensive solution that adheres to scientific standards for reliability and fidelity.
  • Michael Chavez joins LongPath with an impressive background in growth strategy and execution, having significantly contributed to the scaling of technology businesses.
  • With these appointments, LongPath Technologies is poised for a new chapter of growth and innovation.

Rite Aid Becomes Copia’s First Retail Pharmacy Partner to Help Combat Food Waste and Support Communities

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Rite Aid (OTC: RADCQ) today announced its partnership with food surplus tracking and donation platform Copia, as it furthers its efforts to reduce waste and make a meaningful impact in the California communities it serves.

Key Points: 
  • Rite Aid (OTC: RADCQ) today announced its partnership with food surplus tracking and donation platform Copia, as it furthers its efforts to reduce waste and make a meaningful impact in the California communities it serves.
  • As the first retail pharmacy chain to partner with Copia, Rite Aid will donate food items leveraging Copia’s seamless surplus redistribution platform to easily track inventory, prove compliance, and record impact in real time.
  • The platform will match Rite Aid with local nonprofit organizations focused on combating food insecurity.
  • Food waste is one of the largest contributors to methane emissions from landfills, and by choosing to donate surplus, Rite Aid is reducing their impact on the planet,” said Kimberly Smith, CEO of Copia.