Innovative RNG Facility Converts Wood Residues to Renewable Gas in Alabama
Key Ideas
  • Cetna Energy and MAN Energy Solutions collaborate on a project in Brent, Alabama, to convert wood mill residues into 1 billion cubic feet of renewable natural gas annually.
  • The facility uses gasification and methanation technology to produce climate-neutral synthetic methane, contributing to emission reduction goals and supporting the local forestry economy.
  • The project highlights the increasing importance of renewable natural gas in decarbonizing the natural gas supply chain, with a focus on utilizing waste biomass and existing infrastructure.
  • MAN Energy Solutions' methanation technology is deemed suitable for biomass gasification applications, showcasing its efficiency and compact design for sustainable gas production.
Cetna Energy has partnered with MAN Energy Solutions to launch a groundbreaking project in Brent, Alabama, focusing on the conversion of wood mill residues into renewable natural gas (RNG). Through gasification and methanation technology, the plant aims to produce approximately 1 billion cubic feet of RNG annually, aiding in the reduction of emissions and promoting a sustainable energy transition. The syngas derived from gasified wood waste undergoes a process that converts it into climate-neutral synthetic methane by combining carbon dioxide and hydrogen obtained from woody biomass. MAN Energy Solutions' DWE® SNG methanation system plays a crucial role in synthesizing these gases into high-quality RNG efficiently and compactly. The project emphasizes sustainable production practices by sourcing all feedstock locally from wood processing residues, thereby supporting the state's forestry economy and emission-reduction objectives. Furthermore, the initiative illustrates the increasing significance of RNG in decarbonizing the natural gas supply chain, aligning with governmental efforts to promote carbon-neutral fuel sources. MAN Energy Solutions' methanation technology is lauded for its applicability in biomass gasification applications, showcasing its effectiveness and economic viability in sustainable gas production.
ADVANCEH2

Our vision is to be the world's leading online platform for advancing the use of hydrogen as a critical piece needed to deliver net-zero initiatives and the promise of a clean H2 energy future.

© 2025 AdvanceH2, LLC. All rights reserved.