BP's subsidiary, Archaea Energy, has announced the successful startup of its Archaea Modular Design (AMD) renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Medora, Indiana. This plant is the first of its kind to come online since BP's acquisition of Archaea in December 2022. The plant converts landfill gas into renewable natural gas, reducing emissions, improving air quality, and providing fuel for potential use in homes, businesses, and transportation.
The AMD design allows the Medora plant to capture gas from Rumpke Waste and Recycling's landfill and convert it into electricity, heat, or renewable natural gas. This process leads to cleaner air, less odor, and more sustainable energy compared to traditional fossil fuel energy. The plant has the capacity to process 3,200 cubic feet of landfill gas per minute, which is enough to heat around 13,026 homes annually.
This achievement represents a significant milestone for Archaea Energy and BP. It is also an industry first, as the deployment of the AMD design streamlines and accelerates the build times for RNG plants. Archaea Energy is a key part of BP's plan to increase biogas supply volumes by around six times by 2030, reaching approximately 70,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Overall, the startup of the Medora RNG plant demonstrates BP's commitment to renewable energy and sustainability. By converting landfill gas into renewable natural gas, BP and Archaea Energy are contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, and providing a more sustainable energy source for various applications.