VBM (Vitol Bio-Methane LLC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the first of its two sites in Texas on Friday, June 5,. Located at the Texoma Area Solid Waste Landfill near Whitesboro, the BMP Texoma LLC renewable natural gas plant converts landfill gas into renewable energy. The project is a partnership between Sherman, Denison and Gainesville with VBM.
When organic waste like food scraps, paper, grass clippings and wood decompose in a landfill, bacteria breaks down the organic material creating a gas byproduct. VBM’s gas plant will convert that gas into energy that powers homes and vehicles.
“With our annual intake of gas from the landfill to the plant, through that pipe, we can produce enough natural gas to support 7,000-11,000 homes annually,” said VBM Head of Compliance Scott Levay.
The board agreed that, given the environmental benefits as well as the financial benefits, the new gas plant was a “net-net win for everyone.”
The ribbon cutting welcomed project partners and industry leaders under a large tent, where food was catered and swag was distributed. The event saw a solid turn-out and was a great kick-off to what is expected to be a successful endeavor.
