Company which turns food into natural gas pitches new facility in Conewago Township

Company which turns food into natural gas pitches new facility in Conewago Township  WPMT FOX 43

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Company which turns food into natural gas pitches new facility in Conewago Township

Company which turns food into natural gas pitches new facility in Conewago Township

The Potential of a Facility to Convert Wasted Food into Renewable Natural Gas

The facility would turn wasted food into renewable natural gas.

Introduction

A Massachusetts-based company, Divert, has proposed a new facility in Conewago Township, Adams County. The facility aims to use anaerobic digestion, a bacterial process, to convert wasted food into renewable energy in the form of natural gas. This project has the potential to bring millions of dollars in local investment to the area.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  2. Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  3. Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  4. Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  5. Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Proposal and Investment

  • Divert plans to build the facility on a 22-acre plot of land near the McSherrystown portion of Conewago Township.
  • The company will invest $100 million into the plant, creating 50-60 new jobs ranging from biochemists to truck drivers and maintenance workers.

Current Operations and Output

  • Divert already operates 13 facilities nationwide, which take unsold food from grocery stores and convert it into natural gas.
  • The proposed facility in Conewago Township aims to produce 1000 MMBtu’s of natural gas daily for the Columbia Gas Pipeline.

Concerns and Future Proposal

  • Residents expressed concerns about the potential impact on the township’s roads and sewage system.
  • The meeting was adjourned and the second part of the hearing is scheduled for July 10, where Divert representatives will present a more detailed proposal.

Conclusion

The proposed facility by Divert aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals, including affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry, innovation, and infrastructure, sustainable cities and communities, and responsible consumption and production. If approved, this project has the potential to contribute to local economic development while addressing environmental challenges.

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