The Augean Project
The Augean Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) project in Yakima County, Washington, will convert 150,000 gallons per day at George DeRuyter & Sons Dairy into renewable natural gas each year. Brightmark’s investment in the Augean project enables DeRuyter to upgrade its 2007 manure collection system and digester to increase its capacity. A vital component of the project is the construction of a new gas pipeline infrastructure that sets the table for RNG projects for other dairies in the area.
“On day one after the digester upgrades were complete, we were out there emptying manure ponds to turn that waste back into useful products and to recycle nutrients. We’re glad for the opportunity to lead the way for others in the industry in this arena.”
– Dan DeRuyter, co-owner of DeRuyter Dairies
“On day one after the digester upgrades were complete, we were out there emptying manure ponds to turn that waste back into useful products and to recycle nutrients. We’re glad for the opportunity to lead the way for others in the industry in this arena.”
– Dan DeRuyter, co-owner of DeRuyter Dairies
Project Benefits
GHG Reductions
The facility will offset greenhouse gas emissions each year.
Resource Recovery
Renewable products generated by the project include biofertilizer, digested dairy fiber for use as cow bedding or as a peat moss substitute, and reclaimed irrigation water.
Waste To New Products
The project is expected to save DeRuyter Dairies more than $500,000 each year in operations and environmental compliance costs.
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