Darling Ingredients Inc. Converts Wastewater Emissions Into Renewable Natural Gas, Cutting Scope 1 Emissions
Darling Ingredients (NYSE: DAR) has initiated the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) from wastewater at its Dublin, Georgia rendering facility. In collaboration with GreenGasUSA, the RNG is being injected into Dublin's natural gas distribution system and purchased by the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia.
This initiative serves multiple purposes: reducing the company's Scope 1 emissions, creating a new revenue stream, and supporting sustainability goals. The project converts methane from wastewater treatment into valuable RNG, which is then integrated into the existing natural gas energy grid, generating thermal energy credits.
The company plans to expand this RNG production method to other rendering plants across the United States, subject to feasibility and market conditions.
Darling Ingredients (NYSE: DAR) ha avviato la produzione di gas naturale rinnovabile (RNG) a partire dalle acque reflue presso il suo impianto di lavorazione a Dublin, in Georgia. In collaborazione con GreenGasUSA, il RNG viene iniettato nel sistema di distribuzione del gas naturale di Dublin ed è acquistato dall'Autorità Municipale del Gas della Georgia.
Questa iniziativa ha molteplici scopi: ridurre le emissioni di Scope 1 dell'azienda, creare una nuova fonte di entrate e supportare gli obiettivi di sostenibilità. Il progetto converte il metano proveniente dal trattamento delle acque reflue in prezioso RNG, che viene poi integrato nella rete energetica di gas naturale esistente, generando crediti di energia termica.
L'azienda prevede di espandere questo metodo di produzione di RNG ad altri impianti di lavorazione negli Stati Uniti, a seconda della fattibilità e delle condizioni di mercato.
Darling Ingredients (NYSE: DAR) ha iniciado la producción de gas natural renovable (RNG) a partir de aguas residuales en su planta de procesamiento en Dublin, Georgia. En colaboración con GreenGasUSA, el RNG se está inyectando en el sistema de distribución de gas natural de Dublin y es adquirido por la Autoridad Municipal de Gas de Georgia.
Esta iniciativa tiene múltiples propósitos: reducir las emisiones de Alcance 1 de la empresa, crear una nueva fuente de ingresos y apoyar los objetivos de sostenibilidad. El proyecto convierte el metano del tratamiento de aguas residuales en valioso RNG, que luego se integra en la red de energía de gas natural existente, generando créditos de energía térmica.
La empresa planea expandir este método de producción de RNG a otras plantas de procesamiento en los Estados Unidos, sujeto a la viabilidad y condiciones del mercado.
Darling Ingredients (NYSE: DAR)는 조지아주 더블린에 있는 가공 시설에서 폐수로부터 재생 자연가스 (RNG) 생산을 시작했습니다. GreenGasUSA와 협력하여 RNG는 더블린의 천연가스 배급 시스템에 주입되며 조지아주 도시가스 당국에 의해 구매됩니다.
이 이니셔티브는 여러 가지 목적을 가지고 있습니다: 회사의 범위 1 배출량을 줄이고, 새로운 수익원을 창출하며, 지속 가능성 목표를 지원하는 것입니다. 이 프로젝트는 폐수 처리에서 나오는 메탄을 가치 있는 RNG로 전환하여 기존의 천연가스 에너지 그리드에 통합하고 열 에너지 크레딧을 생성합니다.
회사는 이 RNG 생산 방법을 미국의 다른 가공 공장으로 확장할 계획이며, 이는 타당성과 시장 조건에 따라 다릅니다.
Darling Ingredients (NYSE: DAR) a lancé la production de gaz naturel renouvelable (RNG) à partir des eaux usées dans son usine de transformation à Dublin, en Géorgie. En collaboration avec GreenGasUSA, le RNG est injecté dans le système de distribution de gaz naturel de Dublin et acheté par l'Autorité municipale du gaz de Géorgie.
Cette initiative sert plusieurs objectifs : réduire les émissions de portée 1 de l'entreprise, créer une nouvelle source de revenus et soutenir les objectifs de durabilité. Le projet convertit le méthane provenant du traitement des eaux usées en RNG précieux, qui est ensuite intégré dans le réseau énergétique de gaz naturel existant, générant des crédits d'énergie thermique.
L'entreprise prévoit d'étendre cette méthode de production de RNG à d'autres usines de transformation aux États-Unis, en fonction de la faisabilité et des conditions du marché.
Darling Ingredients (NYSE: DAR) hat die Produktion von erneuerbarem Erdgas (RNG) aus Abwasser in seiner Verarbeitungsanlage in Dublin, Georgia, aufgenommen. In Zusammenarbeit mit GreenGasUSA wird das RNG in das Erdgasverteilungssystem von Dublin eingespeist und von der Kommunalen Gasbehörde von Georgia gekauft.
Diese Initiative dient mehreren Zwecken: die Scope-1-Emissionen des Unternehmens zu reduzieren, eine neue Einnahmequelle zu schaffen und die Nachhaltigkeitsziele zu unterstützen. Das Projekt wandelt Methan aus der Abwasserbehandlung in wertvolles RNG um, das dann in das bestehende Erdgasenergienetz integriert wird und thermische Energiecredits erzeugt.
Das Unternehmen plant, diese RNG-Produktionsmethode auf andere Verarbeitungsanlagen in den Vereinigten Staaten auszuweiten, abhängig von der Machbarkeit und den Marktbedingungen.
- Creation of new revenue stream through RNG production
- Reduction in Scope 1 emissions
- Generation of thermal energy credits
- Potential for expansion to other facilities
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Insights
The project's structure reveals three key advantages:
- Operational cost reduction through decreased Scope 1 emissions, potentially improving margins and regulatory compliance
- New revenue stream development via thermal energy credits, diversifying income sources
- Enhanced market positioning in the growing renewable energy sector, particularly valuable as regulatory pressures for emissions reduction intensify
The partnership model with GreenGasUSA and local municipal authorities provides a replicable framework for expansion. This approach minimizes infrastructure investment while leveraging existing natural gas distribution systems, suggesting efficient scalability. The planned expansion to other facilities indicates strong project economics and potential for significant growth in renewable energy production.
From a competitive standpoint, this initiative strengthens Darling's market position in two ways: First, it advances their leadership in sustainable waste management solutions, particularly valuable as industries face increasing pressure to reduce emissions. Second, it creates a template for circular economy operations that could become an industry standard, potentially leading to technology licensing opportunities.
The timing aligns with growing institutional investor focus on ESG metrics and increasing regulatory pressure for emissions reduction. This positions Darling Ingredients favorably in both the waste management and renewable energy sectors, potentially attracting ESG-focused investment and improving access to green financing options.
In partnership with GreenGasUSA, the RNG is injected into the City of Dublin’s natural gas distribution system and purchased by the Municipal Gas Authority of
“This is another example of how Darling Ingredients is challenging the waste mindset by taking methane from one of our wastewater treatment plants and turning it into a revenue stream,” said Randall C. Stuewe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “It’s a solution that benefits the planet by reducing emissions, while also supporting our business by creating value from waste, and reinforcing our commitment to sustainability – because what’s good for the environment is good for people and progress.”
“We are incredibly proud to work with market leaders like Darling Ingredients to further integrate sustainability and circularity into their operations,” said GreenGas Founder and CEO Marc Fetten. “The project in
Darling Ingredients has plans to expand this method of RNG production to other rendering plants in
About Darling Ingredients
A pioneer in circularity, Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) takes material from the animal agriculture and food industries, and transforms them into valuable ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. The company operates over 260 facilities in more than 15 countries and processes about
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