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JBS USA Partners with GreenGasUSA to Produce Renewable Natural Gas
Slice of Agriculture Team
September 23, 2024
Key Highlights:
JBS USA and GreenGasUSA partner to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) from facility wastewater.
Initial projects at JBS and Pilgrim’s facilities in Nebraska, Utah, and South Carolina.
Collaboration to reduce GHG emissions and improve air and water quality.
RNG output will displace the equivalent emissions of 60 million miles driven annually.
Source: Direct
Notable Quotes:
“This innovative approach takes what was once an unused byproduct of food production and transforms it to offset a significant amount of fossil fuels. This process can be a model for the rest of the industry to follow.”
“We see tremendous opportunity in our partnership with JBS USA to significantly reduce on-site environmental impacts, produce sustainable, renewable energy, and support climate change initiatives in other industries.”
Our Take:
This partnership between JBS USA and GreenGasUSA exemplifies the growing momentum in the food industry to address environmental sustainability through innovative circular economy solutions. By converting biogas into renewable natural gas, JBS not only reduces its own greenhouse gas emissions but also sets a powerful precedent for the sector. As global demand for sustainable food production intensifies, this approach highlights the potential for large-scale industries to harness waste as a resource, driving impactful environmental change while enhancing operational efficiency. This collaboration is poised to accelerate the transition to a greener future, aligning with broader climate goals.