GreenGasUSA and Pilgrim’s Pride Launch RNG Project in South Carolina
(P&GJ) — GreenGasUSA and Pilgrim’s Pride have commissioned a renewable natural gas (RNG) project at Pilgrim’s poultry processing facility in Sumter, South Carolina.
The project, which aims to inject RNG into the pipeline by the end of the month, is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve wastewater operations, and enhance local air and water quality.
The Sumter facility upgrades biogas from wastewater streams into pipeline-quality RNG, building on existing methane capture capabilities.
“This project represents another significant win for South Carolina agriculture and industry and our environment," GreenGasUSA CEO Marc Fetten said. "It is a demonstration of industries coming together and leading our collective journey into a lower carbon future while creating economic and environmental benefits for our communities."
The Sumter RNG project is the first operational site under a strategic partnership between GreenGasUSA and Pilgrim’s Pride, focused on circular economy technologies and converting waste streams into renewable energy.
South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers praised the collaboration, stating, “Projects like the collaboration between Pilgrim’s Pride and GreenGasUSA at the Sumter facility enable participation from the agricultural sector in the circular economy. I am encouraged that South Carolina has emerged as a hub for partnerships that leverage the expertise and practices of traditional industries – like farming – to produce high-quality renewable energy products.”
Pilgrim's CEO Fabio Sandri highlighted the company's commitment to sustainability:
“Our partnership with GreenGasUSA in Sumter is a prime example of how Pilgrim's can implement innovative solutions to reduce our GHG footprint and unlock value for our business. Given these efforts, we can strengthen America's food supply and create a better future for our communities where we operate.”
GreenGasUSA and Pilgrim’s Pride parent company, JBS, are also developing additional RNG projects at other processing facilities across the U.S.
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