Cetna Energy, an alternative-energy development and operating company based in Alabama, is making strides in sustainable fuel production by commissioning a methanation plant in Brent, Alabama. Teaming up with MAN Energy Solutions, the plant will utilize woody biomass to produce synthetic methane, also known as renewable natural gas (RNG). The process involves deriving carbon dioxide and hydrogen from local wood mill residues to create syngas, which will then be converted into RNG using a methanation reactor. Expected to generate approximately 125 MMBtu of RNG per hour and 1 bcf annually, the plant aims to enhance climate-neutral fuel production while reducing CO2 emissions. MAN Energy Solutions' innovative compact design, featuring a single reactor, will streamline the methanation process, ensuring compliance with US pipeline specifications and reducing operational costs. Primoris Services Corp., a specialty construction company, is overseeing the engineering and construction aspects of the project, ensuring seamless integration of the advanced technology into existing infrastructure. By adapting German technology to US standards, the project not only promotes sustainable energy practices but also paves the way for renewable natural gas to contribute significantly to the local energy grid in Alabama.