Linden, NJ – April 24, 2024 –
Ferreira was excited to be part of the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Linden Renewable Energy (LRE) Project. When completed, the project will become the nation’s largest food waste-to-renewable natural gas facility, diverting 1,475 tons of waste daily from landfills while producing biofuel to heat homes and businesses Elizabethtown serves.
The project will convert organic waste into bio-methane using proven anaerobic digestion technology. The bio-methane will then be upgraded to pipeline-quality natural gas for injection into the Elizabethtown Gas system next to the site.
The project also provides additional advantages, offering New York City, Northern New Jersey, and the broader metro region an opportunity to comply with state and local food waste regulations that require organic waste to be diverted from landfills.
Landfills represent a third of human-made methane emissions in the United States. By diverting organic waste from landfills, LRE is anticipated to avoid an estimated 120,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually when working at full capacity.
Ferreira is thrilled to be part of this historic project in New Jersey and is committed to pushing the boundaries forward in building the future with pride.