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Nikan replied to the discussion Potential failure modes in RNG project development in the forum Biogas & RNG Online - March 2026

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:39:58 -0500

Reply to Potential failure modes in RNG project development

From what we see across RNG projects, three issues tend to create the biggest problems between FEED and commissioning. First is feedstock variability and supply assumptions. Many projects model stable manure or organic waste volumes during FEED, but in reality seasonal variability, contamination, or competing waste markets can significantly…

Nikan replied to the discussion How to produce cheaper biogas? in the forum Biogas & RNG Online - March 2026

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:34:01 -0500

Reply to How to produce cheaper biogas?

This while a great question, I believe should be altered to ” How to create more revenue from my Biogas product?” And the answer to this question would be much more flexible to your specific system. Cheaper might be the solution in the short term, but what is the Biogas being utilized for? Ask yourself, can I upgrade this into RNG and take…

Nikan replied to the discussion USA Webinar: Fugitive Emission Testing in the forum Biogas & RNG Online - March 2026

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:29:58 -0500

Reply to USA Webinar: Fugitive Emission Testing

I can’t specifically comment on the significance of testing, but any methodology resulting in reduced fugitive emissions is worth it in the long term! Those emissions contribute massively to the final CI for each project and the difference of couple g CO2e of CI reduction is worth exploring maximizing your fugitive system efficiency!

Nikan replied to the discussion USA Webinar: What are potential investors looking for? in the forum Biogas & RNG Online - March 2026

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:28:01 -0500

Reply to USA Webinar: What are potential investors looking for?

Investors in RNG projects mainly look for revenue certainty and low risk. Key elements include long-term offtake agreements (in my experience between 10–20 years) with creditworthy buyers such as utilities or fuel suppliers, clear pricing and volume commitments, and the ability to stack revenues from environmental credits such as those under…

Nikan replied to the discussion CDN Webinar: Different market challenges between Canada & Europe in the forum Biogas & RNG Online - March 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:37:55 -0500

Reply to CDN Webinar: Different market challenges between Canada & Europe

Thats honestly a great question! Canadas RNG market is advancing, but compared to more mature European markets(some 20 years ahead) it still faces structural gaps. Countries like Germany and Denmark built scale through long term, stable policy mechanisms such as guaranteed tariffs and coordinated agricultural and energy strategies, which…

Nikan replied to the discussion CDN Webinar: Are utility-led programs enough to drive growth? in the forum Biogas & RNG Online - March 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:32:02 -0500

Reply to CDN Webinar: Are utility-led programs enough to drive growth?

Very likely, yes, unless a few things happen at once (capital costs normalize, more low-cost feedstock projects come online, and low-term contracting becomes standard).

The future next driver imo usually looks like a combination of:

– Longer term procurement and contract structures (so projects can finance on predictable cashflows)

-…

Nikan posted a new activity comment

Fri, 30 May 2025 14:35:39 -0400

@NataliaBourenane For sure, i will spend time today to help with any topic possible

In reply to - Natalia Bourenane posted an update in the group Biogas & RNG Online – May 2025

Welcome to the last day of Biogas & RNG Online.

We are lucky to have @nikannf37 with CarbonikFirm who is sharing some insights on RNG […]

Nikan posted a new activity comment

Fri, 30 May 2025 14:35:04 -0400

you are absolutely welcome

In reply to - Natalia Bourenane posted an update in the group Biogas & RNG Online – May 2025

Welcome to the last day of Biogas & RNG Online.

We are lucky to have @nikannf37 with CarbonikFirm who is sharing some insights on RNG […]

Nikan posted a new activity comment

Fri, 30 May 2025 13:42:40 -0400

hahah thanks, i tried to make it a bit less serious for a Friday! hope everyone enjoyed. I am around to answer any questions either here or on the Canada and US LCA forums.

In reply to - Natalia Bourenane posted an update in the group Biogas & RNG Online – May 2025

Welcome to the last day of Biogas & RNG Online.

We are lucky to have @nikannf37 with CarbonikFirm who is sharing some insights on RNG […]

Nikan posted an update: Clean Fuels Fund (CFF) – A Key Opportunity for Biogas […]

Tue, 06 May 2025 19:45:14 -0400

Clean Fuels Fund (CFF) – A Key Opportunity for Biogas Project Developers in Canada

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has launched another intake under the Clean Fuels Fund (CFF) – an exciting funding opportunity aimed at supporting the production and distribution of clean fuels, including renewable natural gas (RNG) and biogas.

Key highlights…

natural-resources.canada.ca

Clean Fuels Call for Proposals – Applicant Guide - Natural Resources Canada

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Nikan posted an update: 🚨 New Funding Opportunity: Clean Fuels Call for […]

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:16:20 -0500

🚨 New Funding Opportunity: Clean Fuels Call for Proposals 🚨

Natural Resources Canada has launched a Clean Fuels Call for Proposals, aimed at strengthening Canada’s clean fuels value chain through funding for research, development, and demonstration projects. This initiative is an opportunity for stakeholders to contribute to advancing clean fuel…

Nikan posted a new activity comment

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:53:35 -0500

Hey Natalia, Great question of course it does! it only requires submission of a distinct feedstock for each of them (one for manure, one for the fats)

In reply to - Nikan posted an update in the group Canada LCA

Updates to CFR Specifications for Fuel LCA Model CI Calculations… V4.0 is […]

Nikan posted an update in the group Canada LCA: Updates to CFR Specifications for Fuel LCA Model […]

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:52:10 -0500

Updates to CFR Specifications for Fuel LCA Model CI Calculations… V4.0 is here: 🚨 CFR Update: Changes in Feedstock Production – What It Means for Stakeholders 🚜⚡

The latest updates to the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) introduce key…

Nikan posted a new activity comment

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 18:06:43 -0500

Huge deal! Since it is with Pepsico as well, there is a huge possibility for sequestration and utilizing the liquid CO2 at the downstream

In reply to - Ryan to Sasha @Anaergia has announced a new agreement with PepsiCo Alimentos for the production of biogas at a PepsiCo facility in Colombia
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241223606586/en

Nikan posted an update: Have you all looked into the proposed changes to […]

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:01:04 -0500

Have you all looked into the proposed changes to the “Specifications for Fuel LCA model CI calculation” pre-published by ECCC recently? There are multiple changes that could prove to be beneficiary for the Biogas market. These changes include and not limited to decreasing the emptying
efficiency of liquid digestate storage systems to a…

Nikan posted an update: Weekly Canadian RNG NEWS: Greenlane Renewables Secures […]

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:45:38 -0500

Weekly Canadian RNG NEWS:

Greenlane Renewables Secures $6.5M Contract for Landfill Biogas Upgrading in Canada

Greenlane Renewables has announced a significant $6.5 million contract to provide a biogas upgrading system for a Canadian landfill site. The system is designed to transform landfill-derived biogas into pipeline-quality renewable…

Nikan posted an update in the group Canadian Biogas Market: The latest Market report from BC-LCFS market released […]

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:46:42 -0500

The latest Market report from BC-LCFS market released in October 2024 provides some interesting pointers for stakeholders of this compliance market.

In September 2024, British Columbia’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credit market saw a significant price rebound, with credits trading up to C$456, following a dip to C$207 in July and C$350 in…

Nikan posted a new activity comment

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:05:52 -0400

thanks Natalia for the great response! Just to add to that, the average price for RNG would be around 20-25 CAD. As in Canada you would be able to create Carbon incentives through different markets (CFR credits, BC LCFS credits, Quebec, etc.) the variance of markets has shaped the common practice to be a set 20 years contracts for the RNG…

In reply to - Burak posted an update in the group Canadian Biogas Market

Hi, I have a question about Biogas (AD) market in Canada. Is there a feed-in-tariff for biomethane (RNG) or electricity from biogas in Canada? If […]