(USA)
BP has announced it is buying Clean Energy Fuels’ biomethane business for $155 million.
Renewable natural gas fuel, or biomethane, is produced entirely from organic waste. As a fuel for natural gas vehicle fleets, including heavy-duty trucks, it is estimated to result in 70% lower greenhouse gas emissions than from equivalent gasoline or diesel fueled vehicles.
BP will acquire Clean Energy’s existing biomethane production facilities, its share of two new facilities and its existing third party supply contracts for renewable natural gas. Clean Energy will continue to have access to a secure and expanding supply to sell to the growing customer base of its Redeem™-branded renewable natural gas fuel through a long-term supply contract with BP.
“Demand for renewable natural gas is growing quickly and BP is pleased to expand our supply capability in this area,” said Alan Haywood, chief executive officer of BP’s supply and trading business. “BP is committed to supporting developments towards a lower carbon future and, working with Clean Energy, we believe we will be well-positioned to participate in the growth of this lower carbon fuel in the US.”
Andrew Littlefair, Clean Energy’s president and chief executive officer added: “BP’s investment in and focus on renewable natural gas supply will ensure that Clean Energy can meet the growing demand of our customers for low carbon, renewable fuel.”
