In support of the rapid expansion of American digital and energy infrastructure, an investor sought expert guidance before acquiring a combined cycle gas turbine power plant. Recognizing the complexity and significance of the transaction, the investor engaged Geosyntec to conduct a comprehensive technical due diligence review, focusing on environmental, health, and safety and sustainability risks.
An investment firm performed due diligence on an opportunity to invest in a developer of renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities. The developer designs and installs facilities that digest animal waste and upgrade the resulting biogas to RNG. Significant value in operating such RNG facilities can be derived from low-carbon and renewable fuel standards, which provide financial incentives for producing RNG. As part of a comprehensive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) due diligence, the investment firm wanted to understand the risks and opportunities associated with various fuel standards and programs, including the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), the US renewable fuel standard (RFS) program (implemented by USEPA), the Oregon Clean Fuels Program, the Washington Clean Fuel Standard, and the Canadian Clean Fuel Standard. To date, many existing low-carbon and renewable fuel standards have awarded credits for avoided methane emissions associated with animal-waste-derived biogas projects. However, avoided methane emissions accounting is now being phased out in many of these frameworks. This change will affect the carbon intensity and associated credits achievable for animal-waste-derived biofuels projects; the change also has implications for biofuels producers and investors.
Lantmännen, an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe’s leader in agriculture, machinery, bioenergy, and food products, retained Geosyntec to undertake our unique holistic due diligence. The target, specialty fuel supplier Coryton, has a strong base in the United Kingdom and operates in Europe and the American continents. If successful, the acquisition would give Lantmännen opportunities and synergies within the growing sustainable fuel segment.
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