Key Takeaways:
- GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients Inc. partner to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) and capture CO2 from wastewater streams at Darling’s U.S. facilities.
- The collaboration aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by installing advanced gas upgrading and CO2 capture systems.
- The partnership will generate beneficial co-products and support the development of innovative solutions for waste stream management.
- GreenGasUSA’s mission aligns with Darling Ingredients’ commitment to sustainability and circularity in industrial operations.
- The South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture highlights the agricultural sector’s role in advancing the clean energy economy through innovative collaborations.
GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) have announced a strategic partnership to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) and capture CO2 from wastewater streams at Darling’s facilities across the United States. This collaboration is poised to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at Darling’s facilities by deploying gas upgrading and CO2 capture systems while generating valuable co-products.
At the heart of Darling Ingredients’ business is a commitment to sustainability. Similarly, GreenGasUSA is renowned for producing RNG from environmental and industrial waste streams. By joining forces, these companies aim to expedite the development of innovative solutions that unlock value from waste streams and deliver substantial environmental benefits, including GHG reductions.
A Landmark Agreement for Sustainability
“We are excited to announce this landmark agreement with Darling Ingredients,” said Marc Fetten, CEO and Founder of GreenGasUSA. “Our mission at GreenGas is to help businesses reduce their environmental impact by providing solutions that generate economic benefits. Darling Ingredients has been at the forefront of the effort to repurpose waste and integrate circularity into industrial operations. GreenGas is proud to support this mandate by partnering to convert agricultural and food waste into a valuable renewable energy product.”
This partnership is expected to play a crucial role in Darling Ingredients’ strategy to enhance sustainability and efficiency in their operations. By integrating GreenGasUSA’s advanced technologies, Darling aims to further its commitment to environmental stewardship and circular economy principles.
Advancing the Clean Energy Economy
South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers praised the collaboration, stating, “The innovative collaboration between GreenGas and Darling Ingredients is evidence of the agricultural sector’s important role in advancing the clean energy economy. I have long supported GreenGas’s work to create renewable products from agricultural waste streams and reduce carbon emissions. And I am particularly excited about GreenGas’s CO2 capture technology that both introduces circularity into agricultural processes and creates an important raw material for producers.”
The partnership between GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients exemplifies how collaborative efforts in the agricultural sector can lead to significant advancements in clean energy and sustainability. By converting waste streams into renewable energy, the collaboration helps reduce emissions, creates economic value, and supports the development of a circular economy.
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