Cayuga RNG to develop project in New York state

Cayuga RNG, a joint venture of UGI Corp. subsidiary UGI Energy Services (UGIES) and Global Common Energy, recently entered into an agreement to develop its third project to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) in upstate New York.

“This is another great collaborative opportunity to expand our RNG business in the Finger Lakes region of New York,” Robert F. Beard, executive vice president of natural gas, said. “We are pleased with our progress in positioning UGI as a leader in meeting the environmental and social needs of our customers and our communities, and look forward to further expanding our portfolio of renewable offerings.”

A manure digester will be constructed and gas upgrading equipment equipped. Once operational, the project will produce 55 million cubic feet of RNG annually delivered to a local natural gas pipeline serving the regional distribution system.

The project is expected to be completed during the first half of 2023. It will be located on El-Vi Farms, which is on the border of Wayne and Ontario counties.

This is Cayuga RNG’s third New York project. Collectively, the projects represent nearly $50 million of investment in renewable energy projects.

UGI operates natural gas and electric utilities and manages midstream energy assets in Pennsylvania.