The renewable natural gas (RNG) supply from US Gain will be used as a feedstock in the production of hydrogen, enabling a greener fueling solution for the California transportation market.
Hydrogen producers are quickly discovering the significance of feedstock selection in the production process, especially when the hydrogen is distributed in areas with established clean fuel programs. Using RNG in the hydrogen production process can have a significant impact on the hydrogen’s CI score. A lower CI score translates to increased environmental benefits and economic value. The best low-carbon scenario for hydrogen producers comes from dairy-based RNG, which has a CI score as low as -300.
“The opportunity to supply RNG into hydrogen production was a natural fit for U.S. Gain’s growth strategy,” said Mike Koel, President of U.S. Gain. “Our job as a vertically-integrated RNG provider is to leverage insight on both ends of the energy supply chain – determining the best development and supply opportunities. Hydrogen is a long-term strategy that enables our existing RNG supply to perform well in future markets.”
Though hydrogen is still in its early stages in terms of technology readiness and infrastructure availability in the commercial transportation market, demand is growing thanks to government funding and policy, as well as technological advancements that give hydrogen diesel-like performance characteristics.
“Being able to keep CI scores low while maintaining fleet performance offers sustainability benefits and a compelling value proposition that is hard to ignore,” shared Scott Hanstedt, Director of Sales at U.S. Gain. “As a polyfuel provider we’re working with fleets to evaluate where hydrogen makes sense along their fueling routes and look forward to building out their fueling infrastructure network, supplied with RNG-based hydrogen.”
Gain anticipates future opportunities as the hydrogen market develops, both in terms of hydrogen development and fueling station deployments.
