A major renewable natural gas (RNG) project is underway in Louisville, Kentucky, with HoSt Bio-Energy Systems North America and Bright Renewables North America partnering to provide RNG technologies to Global NRG Renewables. The project aims to convert 105 million gallons of distillery waste into high-quality RNG, which can be used for various purposes, including heat, electricity, transportation, and the production of food-grade liquid bio-CO2.
HoSt Bio-Energy Systems will supply three primary digesters and one secondary digester, each with a capacity of 3 million gallons, while Bright Renewables will provide the biogas upgrading system and CO2 liquefaction technology. The integration of these technologies will reduce project complexity and risk.
Construction of the plant is scheduled to begin in early 2025, with Swinerton Energy responsible for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) as well as commissioning and project handover.
Graham Hartlett, Chief Sales Officer at HoSt Bio-Energy Systems NA, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, citing the company’s experience in distillery projects in Europe and confidence in the project’s success with Swinerton Energy as the EPC.
Chris Negus, Chief Executive Officer of Global NRG Renewables, emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in the RNG space, highlighting the partnership’s potential for high efficiency and quality RNG production.
This project marks Global NRG Renewables’ first initiative in the United States, setting a precedent for future sustainable energy initiatives in the region.
