Reno County launches RNG project to turn landfill gas into pipeline-ready fuel
Reno County, Kansas, has formed a new public-private partnership with Greenview Energy and Sparq Renewables to convert landfill methane into renewable natural gas (RNG), advancing one of the state’s first rural community-led waste-to-energy projects. Operating under the name Meadowlark Renewables, the venture will capture landfill gas, process it to pipeline-quality standards, and interconnect with local utility infrastructure to deliver low-carbon fuel to homes and businesses.
The joint project will route upgraded gas into systems operated by Kansas Gas Service and Evergy, with construction expected to begin following final permits and right-of-way agreements. The facility is projected to produce more than 210,000 MMBtu of RNG annually, equivalent to powering several thousand homes and achieving emissions reductions on par with more than 11,000 acres of forested land.
County officials say the partnership will reduce methane emissions, support grid resilience, and provide a long-term source of royalty revenue to fund community needs. The project will also generate local construction jobs and create permanent positions for plant operators and technicians once operational.
Greenview Energy and Sparq Renewables describe Meadowlark as a model for rural RNG development, noting that the initiative benefits both waste management and regional underground utility infrastructure. When completed, Meadowlark will join a fast-growing national portfolio of RNG facilities — more than 500 in operation today, compared to just 31 in 2011.
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