Virginia Natural Gas Expands Clean Energy Portfolio with New RNG Purchase

Virginia Natural Gas has taken another significant step toward a cleaner energy future with the purchase of additional renewable natural gas (RNG), reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and innovation.

This latest transaction is estimated to reduce life cycle greenhouse gas emissions by 15,562 metric tons of CO₂e, the equivalent of the carbon sequestered by 15,610 acres of U.S. forests in a single year.

RNG is a low-carbon fuel derived from methane emitted by landfills, agricultural operations, wastewater, and food waste. By capturing and repurposing this methane before it enters the atmosphere, RNG helps significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It’s also fully compatible with existing natural gas infrastructure, making it a practical and impactful solution for a cleaner energy mix.

“We are proud to be at the forefront of integrating renewable natural gas into our energy mix,” said Shannon O. Pierce, President and CEO of Virginia Natural Gas. “This purchase not only supports our sustainability goals but also demonstrates our commitment to providing cleaner energy solutions for our customers and communities.”

The RNG for this purchase comes from facilities in Texas and builds on VNG’s first RNG acquisition in 2023. These efforts are supported by forward-thinking policies like Virginia’s Energy Innovation Act and Sustainable Gas Program, which encourage the production and use of renewable fuels.

VNG is also collaborating with the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) on a new initiative to convert biogas from HRSD’s Atlantic Treatment Plant into RNG. Once operational, this facility will further expand the availability of renewable energy in the region.