Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee Meeting Packet, December 6, 2023
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This is the Meeting Packet for the Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the Florida House of Representatives Commerce Committee, for Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. The agenda lists Presentations and Discussion on Florida's Energy Future (Liquefied Natural Gas, Renewable Natural Gas, and Small Modular Reactors), with presenters from JAXPORT, BHE GT&S, TECO Peoples Gas, Nopetro, Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department and Idaho National Laboratory. The JAXPORT presentation covers Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a maritime fuel source for large vessels. The TECO Peoples Gas presentation states that Peoples Gas is the development leader with the first 3 RNG projects in the state of Florida.
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Energy, Communications &
Cybersecurity Subcommittee
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Reed Hall (102 HOB)
Meeting Packet
Paul Renner Mike Giallombardo
Speaker Chair
The Florida House of Representatives
Commerce Committee
Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee
Paul Renner Mike Giallombardo
Speaker Chair
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Reed Hall (102 HOB)
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Welcome and Opening Remarks
IV. Presentations and Discussion on Florida’s Energy Future (Liquefied Natural Gas, Renewable
Natural Gas, and Small Modular Reactors):
Robert Peek, Chief Commercial Officer
JAXPORT
Eric Kuenzli, LNG Business Development Manager
BHE GT&S
Travis Payne, Director, Alternative Fuel Systems
TECO Peoples Gas
Jorge Herrera, CEO
Nopetro
Billie Jo McCarley, Deputy Director of Operations
Miami-Dade County, Water and Sewer Department
Christine King, Director for the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear
Idaho National Laboratory
V. Closing Remarks
VI. Adjournment
303 House Office Building, 402 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
(850) 717-4870
Robert Peek
JAXPORT
LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG)
AS A MARITIME FUEL SOURCE
FOR LARGE VESSELS
Presented to
Florida House Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee
by
Robert Peek, Chief Commercial Officer
Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)
Dec. 6, 2023
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LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) OVERVIEW
Water-side Bunkering
Land-side Bunkering
2
2023 MOU: LNG FROM JACKSONVILLE FOR ARUBA
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WHY LNG?
Abundant supply of natural gas
- U.S. ships: gas sourced in United States
Financially feasible
Technology proven at scale
Excellent energy density
Reduced carbon emissions
Established safety record
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LNG FUEL SHARE BY CARGO SHIP TYPE
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LNG-POWERED CRUISE SHIPS
Disney “Wish”
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LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG)
AS A MARITIME FUEL SOURCE
FOR LARGE VESSELS
Contact:
Robert Peek
Robert.peek@jaxport.com
Ph: (904) 838-4254
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Eric Kuenzli
BHE GT&S
A BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY COMPANY
A Growing Business for
Cleaner Energy Solutions
Eric Kuenzli, December 6, 2023
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Safe, Reliable Energy Production,
BHE GT&S Delivery and Storage
BHE GT&S joins the family of Berkshire Hathaway Energy companies in November 2020
Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage
- Pipeline
D Storage Facility
- BHE GT&S Pipeline
Cove Point LNG (25%)
• Storage
- Pipeline
• Cove Point
Utica Shale
LNG Terminal
• Marcellus Shale
- Carolina Gas Transmission
- Iroquois Gas Transmission System (50%)
- LNG Facility
3
FUNDAMENTALS SMALL SCALE LNG ASSETS
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❑ Gateway to Low-Cost Domestic Gas Sources
Towanda Safety is our Priority
❑ Existing LNG Infrastructure along the US East Coast
❑ Key International Ports Serving Shipping Customers Cove Point ❑ COVE POINT: 300+ Commercial
❑ World Class Operations LNG Carriers Loaded
❑ JAX LNG: 132+ LNG Bunkers
Delivered
❑ JAX LNG: Delivered over 40M
Gallons to first US LNG Bunker
Barge and over 30M Gallons to
Trussville via Shore to Ship Operations
Customer Solutions JAX LNG
❑ Marine Fuel
❑ Truck Fuel WITHOUT INCIDENT
❑ Aerospace Fuel
❑ Industrial/Peaking Capacity/Virtual Pipeline JAX Train 2
(2023)
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PIVOTAL LNG PORTFOLIO
Trussville LNG Jacksonville, Florida Towanda LNG
Trussville, Alabama *50% Ownership with Seaside LNG Wyalusing, Pennsylvania
I 4.8 Million Gallons Storage I 4.4 Million Gallons Storage 180,000 Gallons Storage
• 60,000 Gallons/day Liquefaction
Acquired in 2011
• 360,000 Gallons/day Liquefaction
In-Service 2018
50,000 Gallons/day Liquefaction
In-Service 2021
Plant Expansion Completed 2023
5
What is LNG?
• LNG is Liquefied Natural Gas, the same natural gas safely used in homes and
businesses for more than 100 years but stored as a liquid.
• Natural gas becomes LNG when cooled to -260F. At this point, the natural gas
condenses into a clear, non-flammable, non-corrosive liquid occupying 1/600 of
the space of natural gas at atmospheric pressure
• LNG when warmed above -260F at atmospheric pressure returns to a gas
• LNG is stored at very low pressure (~ 0 – 200 psi)
• LNG is a clean burning fuel that can reduce SOx by 100%, NOx by 85%,
Particulates by 98%, and GHG by 23% compared to conventional fuels.
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JAX LNG Plant – Jacksonville, FL
Tanker
LNG Storage Tank Marine Gas Pretreatment Process Area
Loading
Loading
Truck Loading Area
Gas to Cold Box
LNG to Storage Tank
LNG to Tanker Loading
LNG to Bunker Pier
Ancillary Gas Supply
Equipment
Heat Exchanger
(Cold Box)
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LNG FACTS
• LNG is not explosive or flammable
• LNG is not corrosive
• LNG will not mix with water (it floats)
• If LNG is spilled, it quickly vaporizes and rises into the air
• There is no residue after an LNG spill on water or soil
• LNG is odorless, colorless and non-toxic
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LNG as Marine Fuel
BHE GT&S is working with stakeholders, partners, regulators and
customers to advance the use of LNG as a marine fuel
• Key drivers of LNG adoption are environmental regulations and pressure from end users
• International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations have been the single biggest driver
• Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) is seen as a top global priority
• Pressure is on to decarbonize
• Renewable liquefied natural gas (BioLNG) increases the benefit of LNG (landfill, livestock waste,
etc.)
• Incentives in place for trucking and rail, but not marine
• Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) – federal program, EPA sets volume requirements for renewable
fuels for obligated parties (refiners, petroleum importers and wholesalers).
• Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) – environmental credits – the currency of RFS
• Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) – state specific programs, like the RFS/RIN program
• To accelerate the adoption of BioLNG in marine may require adding marine to the RFS/LCFS
program benefitting Florida ports
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More LNG Fueled Vessels on Order
New vessels (cruise ships, car carriers, containerships) are adopting LNG fuel at a
faster pace than LNG fueling infrastructure is being developed
LN,G Vessel Develop1m ent (Worl dwide)
Ship-to-Ship LNG bunkering
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Sources: DNV Alternative Fuels Insight April 2023, Clarkson Research January 2023
Alternative Fuels Insights for the shipping industry – AFI platform (dnv.com)
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Questions?
THANK
YOU Eric Kuenzli
Pivotal LNG
Christian.Kuenzli@bhegts.com
BHEGTS.com
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Travis Payne
TECO Peoples Gas
Leading the Way to a More Sustainable Florida
PEOPLES GAS IS EXPANDING RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS
Peoples Gas Company Overview
Making life better for our communities by delivering safe, resilient, clean, affordable natural gas energy solutions.
Market reach Local presence Customer base
Peoples Gas’ service 800 team members make 470,000+ diversified
territory extends Peoples Gas a core part of customers — growing
throughout Florida. the communities we serve. at a rapid pace.
Substantial assets Diversified supply Corporate support
14,385 miles of distribution, Upstream transportation Owned by Emera, one of
8,140 miles of service lines, contracts with multiple North America’s largest
82 miles of transmission. interstate pipelines. energy companies.
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., AN EMERA COMPANY
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RNG Overview
Reducing emissions and increasing resiliency
● RNG has been around for more than 25 years, and its use
is increasing throughout the U.S. as consumers and
utilities look for ways to reduce carbon emissions.
● Renewable natural gas is of increasing interest to farming,
food waste and landfill businesses across the state seeking
clean energy solutions.
● Increased use of RNG enables local distribution companies
(LDCs) like Peoples Gas to lower the carbon intensity of
their fuel supply while diverting waste streams,
encouraging local economic development, and adding
additional sources of supply for increased diversification
and resiliency.
● RNG reduces the need to import gas into Florida (in-state
fuel sources)
3
Renewable Natural Gas
Leading the way to a more sustainable Florida
1. RNG Overview
2. Florida’s RNG Potential
3. Our Interest in RNG
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RNG Overview
Reducing emissions and increasing resiliency
● Waste is collected from food, farming,
wastewater treatment and landfills
● Methane that would otherwise be emitted
into the atmosphere is captured
● The captured gas is cleaned to pipeline
standards by removing contaminants and
carbon dioxide – RNG is typically carbon
neutral or carbon negative
● Renewable natural gas is injected into the
pipeline for customer use, or inserted
directly into fleet vehicles to replace diesel
or gasoline
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RNG Overview
Sustainability impacts
Emissions into Energy While Replacing Carbon Intensive Fuels
Potential sources of organics used to produce RNG include: I
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reduce GHG GHG carbon negative,
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66.5 million 17,000 facilities 8,000 large 1,750 landfills reduction of meaning GHGs are
tons/yr farms & dairies more than 80% I
up to 30% sequestered during the
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Approximately 1/3 of the world’s food The U.S. wastes 30% - 40% RNG Compared to Diesel
goes to waste of its food
90% Lower NOx emissions with new “near-zero” engine
A trillion pounds of food is U.S. retailers & consumers
squandered globally each year discard 133 billion pounds
of food annually 99% SOx reduction
Source: The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas.
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Benefits of RNG
Locally sourced energy that helps meet environmental goals
Owner Benefits
Gas Utility Benefits Consumer Benefits
(Farm, Landfill, WTTP)
• Reduces waste costs • Increases gas supply and reliability • Local source of renewable energy
• Reduces methane emissions • Investment in local community • Displaces carbon-heavy fuels, such as
• Generates revenue • Decreases carbon intensity of supply diesel
• Has lowest carbon-intensity of all
transportation fuels
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Florida’s RNG Potential
There is significant opportunity
● #13 in the U.S. for methane production potential from biogas
sources.
● 70 operational biogas projects with potential for 375 new
projects to be developed based on the estimated amount of
available organic material.
● Generate $1.13 billion in capital investment and create 9,383
short-term jobs and 623 long-term jobs.
● Produce 52 BCF/yr of biogas or 33 BCF/yr of renewable
methane.
● Reduce greenhouse gases by the equivalent of removing 3.29
million cars from the road.
AMERICAN
- BIOGAS
COUNCIL
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Florida’s RNG Development Potential
There is significant opportunity
Potential Projects
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● Florida Market RNG Projects:
o ~2,000 wastewater treatment plants, dairy farms and landfills.
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Current RNG Projects
Peoples Gas is the development leader with the first 3 RNG projects in the state of Florida.
● Three RNG Projects: New River
o Landfill: New River ~
o Dairy Farms: Larson, Alliance ~ Alliance Dairy
● The total RNG output from these projects
represents ~3,000 MMBTU/day of gas,
approximately 5% of Peoples Gas’ residential supply
Larson Dairy
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Florida’s RNG Potential
Customers want to understand more
We surveyed 25,000 customers to determine: We received 2,000 responses. What we found:
● Awareness of and interest in RNG ● Customers don’t know much about RNG
● Awareness of Peoples Gas RNG initiatives o Not sure what it is, how it’s different than
● Interest in carbon emissions traditional natural gas, or the value
● There’s a willingness to learn more
● Several key factors of interest:
o Cost and incentives
o Peoples Gas is a trusted resource
o Reliability
● Most customers are interested in reducing
carbon emissions and are willing to pay more
when they understand:
o Environmental impacts
o Cost impacts
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Current RNG Projects
Alliance Dairies
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• Located in Trenton
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Tallahassee \_ 1 Jacksonville
Peoples Gas constructed the biogas
Q Gainesville conditioning facility to condition biogas
Alliance Dairies from Alliance Dairy Farms to pipeline-
quality gas for injection into the FGT
Orlando interstate pipeline system
.Tampa
• Peoples Gas owns and operates the
FLORIDA processing plant
Cape
Coral.
West Palm
Beach • Peoples Gas developed, built, and owns
•Lehigh
Acres ,..l the related pipelines and interconnection
Miami
to deliver biomethane from the
conditioning facility to the interstate
pipeline system
• Production: 300 MMBtu/Day
Enough to serve about 4,400 homes per year
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Alliance Dairies
Expanding sustainability through RNG
● The Alliance Dairies RNG operation captures
waste from approximately 6,500 cows and
cleans it to pipeline-quality natural gas.
● An estimated 105,000 MMBtu is created,
enough to serve about 4,400 homes annually.
● For more about Alliance Dairies and how RNG
is part of their sustainability journey, check
out our video.
Peoples Gas Alliance Dairies Renewable
Natural Gas Facility on Vimeo
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Current RNG Projects
New River Landfill
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,Tallahassee Q ,Jacksonville Located in Raiford
New River Landfill
Gainesville • New River RNG LLC will use the facility to
condition biogas and inject the treated
gas on to the FGT pipeline
Orlando
• Peoples Gas developed, built and owns
,Tampa
the related pipelines and interconnections
FLORIDA to deliver biogas from to the conditioning
Cape West Palm facilities and deliver the conditioned gas
to the interstate pipeline system
Beach
Coral.
'Lehigh
Acres ,..l
Miami • Production: 1,900 MMBtu/day
Enough to serve about 17,000 homes per year
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New River Landfill
Reducing emissions while providing clean energy
● Peoples Gas is transporting RNG produced by
OPAL Fuels from the New River landfill in Raiford
for use in the Florida market.
● The RNG plant is expected to reduce the landfill’s
methane emissions by approximately 14,000
tons per year and will also help avoid emissions
by more than 34,000 tons per year of CO 2 from
fossil fuels.
● The RNG transported through the pipeline every
year will equal approximately 500,000 MMBtu –
the equivalent amount of natural gas required to
serve nearly 17,000 Florida homes.
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Current RNG Projects
Larson Dairy
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• Located in Okeechobee
•
- - - Tullahassee - - - - -, l Jacksonville
Consists of two biogas conditioning
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Gainesville facilities to condition biogas from Larson
Dairy Farm to pipeline-quality gas for
injection into the interstate pipeline
Orlando system
.Tampa
• Peoples Gas developed, built and owns
the related pipelines and interconnections
Cape
Larson Dairy
West Palm to deliver biogas from the digestors to
the conditioning facilities and deliver the
Beach
Coral.
•Lehigh
Acres ,..l conditioned gas to the interstate pipeline
Miami system
• Production: 800 MMBtu/Day
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Our Energy Evolution
We’re invested in diversifying energy resources for Florida
Renewable Natural Gas Compressed Natural Gas Liquefied Natural Gas
We currently have three projects—from Peoples Gas serves 54 CNG stations across We help Florida ports fuel industries that need a
building, owning and operating RNG facilities to Florida, and we’ve helped fleets reduce more sustainable option, and we’re investing in
moving supply across our system to extend emissions, improve reliability and lower costs. infrastructure to expand access and use of LNG
access and use. to improve reliability and resiliency of the state’s
natural gas system.
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Renewable Natural Gas
Leading the way to a more sustainable Florida
Travis Payne
Director, Alternative Fuel Systems
TEPayne@tecoenergy.com
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Jorge Herrera
Nopetro
ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS
AND CYBERSECURITY
SUBCOMMITTEE
(_ _
DECEMB 2023 )
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CORPORATE OVERVIEW
We strategically develop, fund, own and operate
RNG and LNG production and distribution facilities
to supply heavy transportation and industrial
Vertically Decarbonization
customers with turnkey fueling solutions Intergrated Targets
Solutions
RNG / LNG Industrials
Production & Distribution
~ NOPETRO / ~ NOPETRO ~ NOPETRO Dedicated White-Label
Heavy Transportation
-~- ENERGY CNG -~- ENERGY RNG -~- ENERGY LNG
LNG ISO Container
Shipping Autonmous Power
Generation
Last Mile Delivery &
CO₂ 30-400% 100% Equipment Service Renewables Backup
REDUCTION REDUCTION
NO 90%+ 100%
REDUCTION REDUCTION
Particulate 75% 100%
Matter REDUCTION REDUCTION
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CORPORATE OVERVIEW
FLORIDA’S LEADER IN RNG FUELING
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Designs, finances, builds, operates, maintains and
supplies renewable natural gas production
and distribution infrastructure
Existing 10-20 years exclusive RNG FPAs with Central
Florida Transportation Authority, Leon County Schools,
Republic Services, City of Tallahassee, Advanced Disposal,
St. Johns County, Leon County
Core business – turn-key developed infrastructure to supply
long-term contracted counterparty (e.g. transit, solid waste,
mining, industrial/power) then sell excess capacity
Nopetro RNG Fueling Facilities
Tallahassee – 2 Sites Jacksonville – 2 Sites Miami
Orlando – 3 Sites Bradenton Vero Beach
St. Augustine Daytona Currently in development
Bunnell Kissimmee RNG Production Plant
Tampa West Palm Beach and RNG fueling station Facilities and Counterparties
Nopetro has counterparties across the state of Florida
and focuses facilities on major highways for ease of access
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CORPORATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL GAS USE CASES AND END MARKETS NOPETRO
e ENERGY
Transportation fleets, industrial and power generation customers across
the globe are switching to natural gas as owners and operators see material
economic benefit augmented by multiple renewable feedstocks
HEAVY-DUTY AND TRANSIT
Source: NVG America
Long Haul Trucking Transit Refuse Ready Mix
Heavy-duty, high-mileage Transit agencies are increasingly switching Over 17,000 natural gas refuse trucks Large fuel consuming ready-mix
trucks consume high amounts to natural gas vehicles (“NGVs”) with over operate across the country and trucks operating in carbon-intensive
of fuel and benefit from the 11,000 natural gas buses on the approximately 60% of all new trucks construction are optimal
lower costs of natural gas roads today across the country on order are NGVs for RNG transition
TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE
Airports Land - Sea - Rail Factories Power Plants Off -Grid
Air-side NGVs include runway street Off-road, marine and railroad are three Industries consuming vast amounts of diesel, HFO, or propane in heating processes
sweepers, baggage tows, dump and demanding high horsepower segments and autonomous power generation can achieve dramatic bottom line savings
plow trucks, tractors and staff vehicles leveraging NG to reduce fuel costs and reduce their carbon footprint with delivered clean, cheap RNG and LNG.
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CORPORATE OVERVIEW
RNG ENGINE OVERVIEW
6.7 Liter Cummins Engine
200 - 235 HP
520 – 750 lb-ft of torque
Transportation fleets, industrial and power generation customers across Designed for medium-duty
the globe are switching to natural gas as owners and operators see trucks/school buses
material economic benefit augmented by multiple renewable feedstocks
8.9 Liter Cummins Engine
250 – 320 HP
660 – 1000 lb-ft of torque
Meets EPA 2017 GHG emission reqs.
CUMMINS (NYSE: CMI) HEAVY DUTY RNG ENGINES +40,000 currently operating in US
Designed for refuse and work trucks
Diesel-like performance and range 11.9 Liter Cummins Engine
310 – 400 hp
1150 – 1450 lb-ft torque
Maintenance free exhaust system- no Designed for heavy-duty cycles,
particulate filters, diesel exhaust fluid, including regional haul, truck/tractor,
traps or SCR (Urea) required vocational and refuse applications
Reduces noise and air pollution
15.0 Liter Cummins Engine
500 HP
1.850 lb-ft of torque
Designed for Heavy-duty trucking
Available in 2023
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CORPORATE OVERVIEW
RNG FUELING PROJECT REFERENCE:
CENTRAL FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Designed, financed, built and operating one of
nation’s largest industrial RNG distribution facilities
Anchor
Tenant
RNG Fueling
Exclusive 20-year RNG fuel requirements
supplier to transit system in Orlando, Florida
Top 50 largest U.S. transit agencies
Strategic infrastructure developed with transit
system as key counterparty
Third Party
Excess RNG capacity distributed to industrials Fleets and
and other heavy fleets Virtual Pipeline
Fueling
Nopetro / LYNX RNG Distribution Facility
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CORPORATE OVERVIEW
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SOUTH FLORIDA’S FIRST RENEWABLE NOPETRO
NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION FACILITY ENERGY
Nopetro will harden energy security by producing
local source of natural gas to supply regional demand
RNG PROJECT FEEDSTOCK – LANDFILL WASTE TO RNG
Location: Vero Beach, Florida
20+ Year partnership with Indian River County
Capture & condition landfill gas to pipeline grade
ANNUAL RNG PRODUCTION
~3M Gallons / Year
ANNUAL RINS PRODUCTION
~4M RINs / Year
ANNUAL CO2 DISPLACEMENT
Equals: 100,000 Metric Ton
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CORPORATE OVERVIEW
NOPETRO ECO DISTRICT MAP
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CORPORATE OVERVIEW
RNG FACILITY DETAIL FLORIDA CITY GAS PIPELINE
INTERCONNECTION
RNG STORAGE &
TRAILER FILLING
EQUIPMENT FLARE - STANDBY
CO2 REMOVAL
WATER GAS THERMAL OXIDIZER
. ENERGY VOC REMOVAL
RNG FACILITY
NITROGEN REMOVAL
RESTROOMS
H2S REMOVAL
COMPRESSORS
POWER DISTRIBUTION
AND CONTROL ROOM
CONFERENCE ROOM
AND PARKING AREA
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
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CORPORATE OVERVIEW
SUMMARY
Florida-based Nopetro is leading natural gas development
in heavy transportation and industry
Developing South Florida first Renewable Natural Gas
production plant in partnership with Indian River County
Approximately 100 local jobs created during construction
and plant commissioning
Will enhance local energy security by producing native source
of natural gas for regional demand
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THANK
YOU
NOPETRO.COM
150 SE 2nd Avenue - PH 1 Miami, Florida, 33131
O. 305.441.9059 | F. 305.441.9085 | info@nopetro.com
Billie Jo McCarley
Miami-Dade County, WASD
BIOGAS USE FOR
COGENERATION AT
MIAMI-DADE
Presented by
Billie Jo McCarley PE,
Deputy Director of
Operations
WASD AT
Serving
Over 2.8 Million
Residents
Projected
Revenues $908M
2,900+
Positions A GLANCE
The Miami-Dade Water &
Sewer Department (WASD)
is the largest water utility in
the Southeastern United
3 Regional Water Plants & 1
Shared Reverse Osmosis Plant
States, providing high-
3 Wastewater Plants Treating
Producing 300+ Million Gallons Almost 300 Million Gallons per quality, affordable water &
per Day Day wastewater services to the
people of Miami-Dade
County.
100+
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Production
Wells
1,000+ Pump Stations & 6,300
Miles of Collection System
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Two Primary Functions
Liquid Stream
processing for
discharge into deep
injection wells or Ocean
Outfall
Solids Treatment for
fertilizer
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EFFICIENCY INITIATIVES
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Cogeneration of Biogas
• 36 Anaerobic digesters
• Waste Sludge
• Miami Dade County’s only Fats, Oil, and Grease(FOG)
Receiving Station. FOG is excellent methane producer.
Revenue source for county through tipping fees.
• Future use of Landfill gas
• 4- 1,200 Kw and 4- 2,000 Kw Generators
• Annually Produce 800,000 Wet Tons of Class B Biosolids
• Spend ~$26 million in electricity annually Biogas burned to
produce energy for plant operations
• 22 million kWh of electricity generated in 2021
• Capacity to offset 30% of energy needs at two wastewater
treatment plants Oumen-
• ~$200,000/month in energy savings MIAMI·•
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WHY COMBINED HEAT AND POWER
Challenges/Benefits for Combined Heat and Power Miami-Dade Solution
Costs Large Initial investment. Miami-Dade has 100% power
redundancy with utility power and backup diesel
generators
Operating CHP not Wastewater Core Competency Miami-Dade employs over 400 employees at our
Wastewater Facilities. Skilled electricians and power
plant operators already on staff. Otherwise consider
third-party assistance.
Increased Resiliency/lower Energy Footprint Harvesting methane decreases our energy footprint
Methane purity Cleaning methane from Hydrogen Sulfide, water
vapors, and other impurities key to sustainable engine
operations.
Generator fuel consistency Miami-Dade uses methane spheres for consistent flow.
Option available to supplement with natural gas
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BILLIEJO.MCCARLEY@MIAMIDADE.GOV
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Idaho National Laboratory
GAIN Overview
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