UGI and Synthica Energy Partner to Develop Renewable Natural Gas
August 04 2021 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
Hamilton RNG Holdings, LLC (“Hamilton RNG”) announced today that
it has entered into definitive agreements to develop innovative
food waste digester projects to produce renewable natural gas
(“RNG”) in Ohio and Kentucky. Hamilton RNG is a joint venture owned
by a subsidiary of UGI Energy Services (“UGIES”), a subsidiary of
UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI), and Synthica Energy, LLC
(“Synthica”).
Hamilton RNG’s first project, “Synthica St. Bernard”, is being
developed in the Village of St. Bernard, Ohio, approximately five
miles north of Cincinnati. The digester is expected to be completed
in the first half of calendar 2023 and will process approximately
190,000 annual tons of food waste from nearby food manufacturers in
an anaerobic digester. The project is expected to generate
approximately 250,000 MMBTUs (million BTUs) of pipeline-quality RNG
each year that will be injected into a local natural gas pipeline
on the regional distribution system.
Using time-tested technology, anaerobic digesters allow for the
transformation of food waste into renewable energy. In recent years
as the technology has evolved, advanced odor control and
pretreatment options have become available that allow digesters to
be compatible with more urban environments.
Hamilton RNG is also in the process of developing other digester
projects in Ohio and Kentucky. RNG projects reduce waste and
long-term greenhouse gas emissions, while also increasing the use
of renewable energy. GHI Energy, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of
UGI Energy Services, will be the exclusive off-taker and marketer
of RNG for Hamilton RNG.
“For nearly 140 years, UGI has focused on providing safe,
reliable energy delivery service to its customers and to the many
communities it serves,” said Robert F. Beard, UGI’s Executive Vice
President – Natural Gas. “We are excited to announce this new
partnership to develop pipeline-quality RNG in Ohio and Kentucky.
Along with our Cayuga RNG partnership in upstate New York announced
earlier this year, these projects reinforce our commitment to the
development of renewable natural gas and sustainable energy,
helping communities dramatically reduce their GHG emissions.”
“The benefits of organic food waste digestion are clear –
environmental protection, local investment, and job creation,” said
Sam Schutte, Synthica CEO. “We are on the front end of a movement
that is fusing technology with environmental consciousness and
creating a mutually beneficial opportunity for businesses to create
more eco-friendly footprints.
“Despite being home to hundreds of manufacturers, there are
currently no anaerobic digestion plants within 60 miles of
Cincinnati,” explained Schutte. “That means operating a food
manufacturing plant in our region is more expensive than in places
like Cleveland or Columbus, because of the increased cost of
hauling away byproducts. That puts Cincinnati at a distinct
disadvantage when trying to attract and retain manufacturing
businesses. Hamilton RNG’s St. Bernard plant will add a new chapter
to the area’s storied manufacturing history, with a focus on
environmental stewardship and building a greener future.”
About UGI Corporation
UGI Corporation is a distributor and marketer of energy products
and services. Through subsidiaries, UGI operates natural gas and
electric utilities in Pennsylvania, distributes LPG both
domestically (through AmeriGas) and internationally (through UGI
International), manages midstream energy assets in Pennsylvania,
Ohio, and West Virginia and electric generation assets in
Pennsylvania, and engages in energy marketing, including renewable
natural gas in the eastern region of the United States, California,
and the District of Columbia and internationally in France,
Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK.
Comprehensive information about UGI Corporation is available on
the Internet at https://www.ugicorp.com.
About Synthica
Synthica is a renewable natural gas (RNG) development company
focused on the creation of bioenergy conversion facilities in the
Midwest. Founded in 2017, Synthica is developing the first
anaerobic digestion facility in Southwest Ohio and has long-term
agreements in place to manage waste from local manufacturers.
Synthica’s team of engineers, industry experts and partners have
deep experience in Fortune 500-level environmental services,
commercial real estate financing, renewable natural gas markets,
and infrastructure improvement projects.
To learn more, visit https://synthica.com.
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