Brightmark RNG Achieves 1st Gas at 10 Midwest RNG Projects


   
   OAKHURST, N.J. (DTN) -- Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC today announced that it 
has delivered first gas at 10 renewable natural gas projects across the Midwest.

   "We're extremely excited to see these projects come online and begin 
reducing methane emissions while driving economic development in local 
communities," said Bob Powell, founder and CEO of Brightmark. "This milestone 
demonstrates the scalability of these solutions and determination from farmers 
to reduce methane emissions in one of the nation's largest agricultural 
regions."

   With today's announcement, the Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC joint venture now 
owns and operates 15 RNG projects in the Midwest, a region that generates 
nearly 43% of the nation's agricultural products. Brightmark's process for 
reducing methane emissions involves collaborating with farmers to produce RNG 
through anaerobic digestion. This process collects organic waste, digests it to 
extract methane, and upgrades it into RNG for use as transportation fuel.

   Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC is a joint venture between Chevron U.S.A. Inc., 
a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, and Brightmark Fund Holdings LLC, a 
subsidiary of Brightmark LLC.

   "Delivering first gas at 10 farms is a significant milestone," said Nuray 
Elci, vice president, Renewables, Chevron. "Transitioning to a lower carbon 
intensity energy economy demands, among other things, ambitious goals, 
innovation, and practical solutions. This success highlights renewable natural 
gas' potential and fosters new opportunities for transport, industry, and 
consumers."




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