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ANAERGIA'S SOCAL BIOMETHANE FACILITY IN CALIFORNIA BEGINS DELIVERIES UNDER SB 1440 CONTRACT TO SOUTHWEST GAS
Anaergia Inc. has begun deliveries to Southwest Gas Corp.'s distribution system. This marks the first delivery of renewable natural gas in California under the state's biomethane procurement program.
The project received conditional approval by the California Public Utilities Commission on March 19, 2026, and commenced RNG delivery after satisfying the CPUC conditions, demonstrating SB 1440's effectiveness in enabling commercial-scale RNG projects that meet utility safety and quality standards.
"As the first facility to deliver renewable natural gas under California's biomethane procurement program, the SoCal biomethane facility proves that organic waste can be transformed into a reliable and renewable fuel source at scale," said Assaf Onn, chief executive officer of Anaergia. "By integrating with existing waste water infrastructure, we are delivering immediate value to customers while establishing a replicable blueprint for communities across the state."
The SoCal biomethane facility, located at the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority in Victorville, co-digests municipal waste water solids and diverted organic waste sourced across Southern California, upgrading resulting biogas to pipeline-quality RNG that complies with Southwest Gas's California tariff. The facility can process up to 104,000 tons of organic waste annually and has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 31,710 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year.
"This agreement marks an important step in Southwest Gas's efforts to responsibly integrate RNG into our supply portfolio," said Justin Brown, president and chief executive officer of Southwest Gas. "Projects like this show what's possible, delivering tangible environmental benefits for our communities while supporting the energy needs of our customers."
Anaergia worked with commercial partner Anew Climate, which markets RNG from the SoCal Biomethane facility and supports utility offtake, carbon intensity compliance, and physical delivery and scheduling as a core transport agent in California. The collaboration and this contract establish a model for SB 1440 implementation and a replicable pathway for future biomethane projects across the state.
"We're pleased to support this project as it moves into active delivery under SB 1440," said Andy Brosnan, president of low carbon fuels at Anew Climate. "This work reflects the co-ordination required across industry and regulators to bring renewable natural gas projects on-line, and the experience gained here will help inform future development across California and in other regions pursuing methane reduction, grid reliability and expanded renewable energy supply."
SB 1440 requires investor-owned utilities in California to procure RNG derived from landfill-diverted organic waste, with statewide targets indicating the need for many similar facilities by 2035. The SoCal biomethane project's transition to active delivery provides an operational and regulatory template to accelerate broader deployment.
About Anaergia Inc.
Anaergia is a pioneering technology company in the RNG sector, with hundreds of patents dedicated to converting organic waste into sustainable solutions such as RNG, fertilizer and water. It is committed to addressing a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions through cost-effective processes. Its proprietary technologies, combined with its engineering expertise and vast experience in facility design, construction and operation, position Anaergia as a leader in the RNG industry. With a proven record of delivering hundreds of innovative projects over the past decade, it is well equipped to tackle today's critical resource recovery challenges through diverse project delivery methods. As one of the few companies worldwide offering an integrated portfolio of end-to-end solutions, it effectively combines solid waste processing, waste water treatment, organics recovery, high-efficiency anaerobic digestion and biomethane production. Additionally, it operates RNG facilities owned by it, by third parties or through joint ventures. This comprehensive approach not only reduces environmental impact but also significantly lowers costs associated with waste and waste water treatment while mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.
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