Under a long-term contract approved by the California Public Utilities Commission, BioEnergy Solutions will deliver up to three billion cubic feet of renewable natural gas a year to Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E).
The methane produced from BioEnergy’s cow manure processing facility is scrubbed to remove corrosive materials to meet PG&E’s environmental standards for power plants and then delivered to PG&E through the utility’s pipeline.
It is reportedly the first project in California that will deliver pipeline-quality, renewable natural gas to a utility. PG&E uses the natural gas to deliver renewable electricity to its customers in central and northern California.
Roy Kuga, vice president of energy supply at PG&E, said: With nearly two million dairy cows in California, there is great potential for the state’s agriculture and power sectors to work together to address the challenges of climate change. This project is yet another example of our company’s commitment to add innovative forms of clean renewable energy to help meet our customers’ future power needs.
