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Liberty New York Gas, Stauffer Farms collaborate on Renewable Natural Gas project

Posted 4/27/23

MASSENA — Liberty, LF Bio Energy, and Stauffer Farms are working toward a greener future for upstate New York, the companies say. The three have partnered to process feedstock from Stauffer Farms …

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Liberty New York Gas, Stauffer Farms collaborate on Renewable Natural Gas project

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MASSENA — Liberty, LF Bio Energy, and Stauffer Farms are working toward a greener future for upstate New York, the companies say.

The three have partnered to process feedstock from Stauffer Farms (cow manure) and generate renewable natural gas as part of Liberty’s gas supply.

“We are committed to building a more sustainable future and are excited to see this project get underway,” said Liberty New York Gas Vice President Mark Saltsman. “Being able to eliminate methane emissions from waste, assist in the creation of a renewable energy form, and heat our communities with renewable natural gas is a win-win-win.”

According to the release, the project involved the construction of a two-mile distribution line along with a service line that supplies energy in the form of natural gas to an anaerobic digester on Stauffer Farms’ property.

LF Bio Energy designed and built the anaerobic digester, which digests the feedstock, or cow manure, and creates biogas. The biogas is then processed to pipeline quality renewable natural gas. This renewable natural gas is then injected into Liberty’s distribution system and used by our customers to heat their homes and operate their businesses, the release says.

Another similar project between Liberty and Adirondack Farm is also in progress.

It entails the construction of a receiving facility that can accept deliveries of RNG from the farm, which is then injected into Liberty’s pipeline. This project, and the project with Stauffer Farms, are expected to satisfy approximately 3.5% of Liberty – New York Gas’s natural gas supply. That is enough to heat about 3,000 residential homes for a year, the release says.

In addition to providing energy to local homes and businesses, these projects are expected to result in savings for customers.

With these projects, Liberty continues to progress towards our net-zero target by leveraging innovative technologies that reduce emissions while generating value to our key stakeholders.