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May 31, 2023

Ribbon Cutting at Roanoke Gas Conditioning & Renewable Natural Gas Injection Project!

We are proud to announce the completion of the Roanoke Gas Conditioning & Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Injection project after breaking ground only 1 year ago! This marks a significant milestone in the region’s journey toward sustainability and renewable energy.

MEB Superintendent, Billy Callaway, and Senior Project Engineer, Braden Johnson, played a pivotal role in driving the schedule and successfully delivering this project to the owners. Vice President, Don Wade, and Senior Project Manager, John Thornton, oversaw the construction team at the Roanoke Regional Water Pollution Control Plant (WPC Plant).

As we celebrated this exciting project during the ribbon-cutting ceremony last week, the Western Virginia Water Authority and Roanoke Gas Company introduced cutting-edge technology that optimizes the production of biogas from organic waste.

How does it work? The digester gas conditioning system utilizes an advanced membrane separation system where raw digester gas is refined to commercial quality renewable natural gas for use within the greater Roanoke community, creating the potential for the protection of the environment and complete recycling of waste at a level only imagined a decade ago.

“While this gas has been used as a fuel source within the facility over the years, the digester upgrade and gas conditioning project allows the broader community to benefit from this beneficial and renewable fuel source.” according to Michael McEvoy, Executive Director of Western Virginia Water Authority.

We would like to thank everyone who was involved in this project! Together, we are making a tangible difference in embracing renewable energy solutions.

Learn more about this project here!

By Peyton Hannon