MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services
(NYSE: RSG) and energy partners Aria Energy and bp (NYSE: BP) today
announced the startup of a landfill-gas-to-renewable-natural-gas
(RNG) project at South Shelby Landfill. The project directly
supports Republic's commitment to send 50 percent more landfill gas
to beneficial reuse by 2030.
South Shelby Landfill is one of 189 active, modern-day landfills
managed by Republic Services, the second-largest recycling and
waste services provider in the country. Aria operates the project,
processing and purifying biogas from the landfill into RNG. bp will
transport the RNG into the interstate natural gas pipeline grid and
market it to renewable energy customers. This is Aria
and bp's fourth RNG project at a Republic Services landfill.
"The South Shelby RNG project upholds our ongoing commitment to
converting low carbon fuel sources like landfill gas into clean,
useful renewable energy for vehicles, homes and businesses," said
Richard DiGia, Aria Energy president
and chief executive officer.
With a production capacity of 4,000 MMBtu per day, the South
Shelby RNG facility can produce the equivalent of nearly 33,250
gallons of gasoline daily. Across the country, Republic is involved
with 69 landfill gas projects.
"Renewable energy is a key element of Republic Services'
long-term sustainability platform," said Pete Keller, Republic Services vice president of
recycling and sustainability. "We are committed to sending 50
percent more biogas to beneficial reuse in the next 10 years, and
projects like South Shelby Landfill will help us meet that
goal."
Landfill gas, or biogas, is produced naturally as waste
decomposes. The South Shelby RNG project processes the landfill gas
into low-carbon RNG, which is an upgraded, methane-rich product
that can be used to fuel natural gas vehicle fleets, such as
Republic's collection trucks. Use of this low-carbon fuel results
in approximately 50 percent lower greenhouse gas emissions than
from equivalent gasoline or diesel fueled vehicles. The project and
purchase of the RNG fuel support federal Renewable Fuel Standards
(RFS).
"Expanding our renewable natural gas portfolio supports bp's
ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner since it
further reduces the carbon intensity of our products and can help
local governments and cities lower their carbon footprint," said
Sean Reavis, senior vice president,
bp low carbon trading.
To learn more about Republic's Blue
Planet® sustainability platform or to view the
latest Sustainability Report,
visit RepublicServices.com/sustainability.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and
non-hazardous solid waste disposal. Through its subsidiaries,
Republic's collection companies, transfer stations, recycling
centers, landfills and environmental services provide effective
solutions to make responsible recycling and waste disposal
effortless for its customers across the country. Its 36,000
employees are committed to providing a superior experience while
fostering a sustainable Blue Planet® for future
generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world. For more
information, visit RepublicServices.com, or follow us at
Facebook.com/RepublicServices, @RepublicService on Twitter and
@republic_services on Instagram.
About Aria Energy
Headquartered in Novi, MI with
offices in Oakfield, NY;
Frederick, CO and Gilbert, AZ, Aria Energy provides baseload
renewable energy to utilities and other customers across
the United States. Aria Energy
owns and/or operates a diversified portfolio of 42 renewable energy
projects across 17 states, collectively representing collectively
representing 223 MW of electric capacity and 24,760 MMBtu/day of
renewable natural gas. Aria Energy produces and supplies over 500
million gallons of renewable natural gas annually to fueling
stations across the US. For additional information,
visit https://www.ariaenergy.com/.
About bp
bp is a global energy producer with operations in nearly 80
countries. bp's ambition is to become a net zero company by 2050 or
sooner, and to help the world get to net zero. bp is America's
largest energy investor since 2005, investing more than
$125 billion in the economy. bp
employs about 12,000 people across the US and supports more than
200,000 additional jobs through its business activities. For more
information on bp in the US, visit www.bp.com/us.
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