Anaerobic digestion coming to Middlesex County, New Jersey

Bioenergy Devco, Annapolis, Maryland, has received approval to negotiate a public-private partnership agreement to build an organics recycling facility by the Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA).

Bioenergy Devco is the North American division of U.S.-based BTS Bioenergy, the parent company of Bioenergy Devco and Italy-based BTS Biogas.

The partnership between Bioenergy Devco and MCUA will work toward the development of a state-of-the-art facility that will recycle organic food waste from Middlesex County and central New Jersey, creating renewable natural gas (RNG) and organic soil amendments. This project is part of MCUA’s commitment to environmental sustainability because it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move the MCUA toward achieving its sustainability goals. The project also will create local jobs and stimulate economic growth in the area, says Bioenergy Devco.

“We are proud to have been chosen by MCUA to partner on this project and help them achieve their sustainability goals,” Bioenergy Devco CEO Shawn Kreloff says. “Our anaerobic digestion (AD) technology is a proven solution for organics recycling, diverting food waste from landfills and moving us toward a circular and sustainable future. We are committed to working with MCUA in constructing a facility tailored to the community, and we look forward to bringing the benefits of organics recycling to Middlesex.”

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Widespread organics recycling through AD is a significant step toward achieving a more sustainable future. With what it describes as expertise in AD technology and the ability to design bespoke facilities to meet each client’s specific needs and goals, Bioenergy Devco says it is well-positioned to help communities across the country achieve their sustainability goals.

“We are excited to work with Bioenergy Devco to bring this project to fruition,” MCAU Chairman John Wiley says. “We anticipate that this facility will not just assist us in accomplishing our sustainability objectives, but it will also yield economic advantages for the area and enhance the standard of living for our community members.”

The facility will be co-located with current solid waste division facilities in East Brunswick, New Jersey, and is expected to process up to 115,000 tons of organic waste annually. The RNG produced will be used to power homes and businesses in the region, while the organic soil amendment produced will be used to improve soil health and crop yields.