Natural Gas

The dairy biomethane projects are designed to send dairy biogas to a centralized processing facility where it will be upgraded to RNG. Pic: Getty Images/Lemanieh

CalBio, dairy farmers and Chevron announce first RNG

By Jim Cornall

The joint venture created by California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio), Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and local dairy farmers – CalBioGas LLC – has successfully achieved its first renewable natural gas (RNG) production from dairy farms in Kern County, California.

Work has begun on the Haverfordwest effluent treatment plant

First Milk investment soured by Wrexham’s fate

By Rod Addy

Dairy cooperative First Milk faced bitter sweet developments this week, with news of green investment in its Haverfordwest creamery in Pembrokeshire soured by confirmation it would close its Wrexham cheese packing plant.

In-line can leak tester detects nano-sized holes

In-line can leak tester detects nano-sized holes

By Rory Harrington

Full automation, increased accuracy and integration into production lines are advantages claimed for a system to detect micro leaks in cans of milk powder by manufacturer Jorgensen Engineering A/S.