Methane

GE to Showcase Jenbacher Biogas Engines that are Helping U.S. Dairy Farmers Generate Renewable Electricity from Cow Manure Methane

SYRACUSE, N.Y.--Thursday, October 29, 2009--With the country working to develop cleaner, alternative energy sources, the U.S. dairy industry with sponsorship from GE Energy is convening the New York Dairy Power Summit in Syracuse, N.Y., this week.

The summit brings together experts in dairy production, engineering, environmental science, financing, legislation and policy, and green energy business to accelerate opportunities for U.S. dairy farmers to use cow manure methane biogas to generate reliable, cost-effective renewable electricity.    » read more »

September 17, 2009 -- NORRIDEGWOCK – Maine Governor John E. Baldacci participated in the ribbon cutting of the gas-to-electricity system at Waste Management’s Crossroads Landfill. By using methane gas created through the decomposition of wastes, the facility will be able to generate enough electricity to power approximately 3,500 homes.

The Governor said he is pleased that Waste Management is working to complement the State’s efforts to achieve energy self-sufficiency.    » read more »

RICHLAND, Wash. – The pipes that rise from oil fields, topped with burning flames of natural gas, waste fossil fuels and dump carbon dioxide into the air. In new work, researchers have identified the structure of a catalytic material that can turn methane into a safe and easy-to-transport liquid.

Flaring oil platforms: Photo by Travelling Steve (CC)

The insight lays the foundation for converting excess methane into a variety of useful fuels and chemicals.    » read more »

Stop Residential Construction Under Judgment Obtained By Nixon

January 16, 2008 -- Independence, Mo. — The developers of The Links at Stone Canyon, a residential and golf course project in Independence, must stop residential construction and take immediate steps to investigate and control the migration of methane and other subsurface gases, Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon says.    » read more »

Boston, January 15, 2008 -- This week EPA recognized the accomplishments of a New England landfill methane partner that is generating renewable energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.    » read more »

Methane to Markets membership has grown to 20 nations, 600 organizations

23 August 2007 -- Washington – Methane is a greenhouse gas that is second only to carbon dioxide as an atmospheric contributor to climate change. It is also the main component of natural gas, and countries around the world are working together to put harmful methane emissions to work as a clean energy source.    » read more »