5.12.2025
Biomethane/RNG in Puerto Rico: a sustainable breakthrough
Applications and technologies
Biomethane (RNG) is also becoming a reality in Puerto Rico thanks to the Humacao project, the first biomethane/RNG plant in the Caribbean, capable of producing 450,000 MMBtu annually from local waste. This energy source could represent a strategic opportunity for cogeneration (CHP) plants, currently powered by liquefied natural gas, that could reduce emissions by adopting the renewable alternative. However, the high cost of biomethane/RNG and the non-transferability of the 25% tax credits for the use of renewable energy hinder the spread of the technology. A regulatory intervention could be crucial to promoting the island’s energy transition.
Original language: English
Origin: Puerto Rico
Speaker
Brian Kalt
President, Island Renewable Energies
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