Reno County Landfill Gas Project to Produce Pipeline-Quality RNG Under New Partnership
Greenview Energy and Sparq Renewables are partnering with Reno County, Kansas, to convert landfill methane into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas, supplying the local utility network and generating long-term community revenue.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (P&GJ) — Greenview Energy and Sparq Renewables have formed a joint venture with Reno County to convert landfill methane into renewable natural gas (RNG), a project that will supply pipeline-quality gas to the local utility network and generate new revenue for the community, the companies announced on Nov. 18.
Operating as Meadowlark Renewables, the development marks one of Kansas’ first rural public-private partnerships focused on RNG. The venture will capture methane from the county’s landfill, upgrade it to pipeline standards, and deliver the gas into Kansas Gas Service’s infrastructure. The project also involves coordination with Evergy for electrical service.
Construction is expected to start after permitting and right-of-way agreements are completed, with an 18-month build timeline.
“This project shows how collaboration between public and private stakeholders can turn an environmental opportunity into an economic win,” said Casey Moye, CEO of Greenview Energy. “By converting waste into renewable fuel, we're helping Reno County reduce emissions – improving local air quality and public health – while generating lasting value for the county.”
At full output, the facility will produce more than 210,000 MMBtu of RNG annually, enough to power several thousand homes. The companies said the project will deliver emissions reductions equivalent to more than 11,000 acres of forest, while providing royalty revenue to the county for local services and community needs.
During construction, the project will employ local trades across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines. Once in operation, Meadowlark Renewables will require permanent technicians and operators on site.
“We've had a great experience collaborating with Reno County, and I am grateful for its dedication and commitment to a cleaner, more energy-resilient Kansas,” said Sparq Renewables CEO Norman Herrera. “Projects like this strengthen rural economies and prove that clean energy can start right at the community level.”
Johannes Escudero, CEO of the RNG Coalition, added that Greenview Energy’s entry into the Coalition highlights the rapid growth of RNG projects nationwide.