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Florida's $50M Gas Facility to Power 4,500 Homes

12/12/2025

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Manatee County, Florida, will build a $50 million renewable natural gas facility at the Lena Road Landfill to convert methane into energy for about 4,500 homes and generate up to $1.7 million in annual revenue, with no county costs for 20 years.
Nopetro Energy and Johnson Controls develop the project.
Construction begins in 2026 and operations start in late 2027, while Commissioner Jason Bearden voices concern about investor withdrawal risk.

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Story summary

Manatee County, Florida, will build a $50 million renewable natural gas facility at the Lena Road Landfill to convert methane into energy for about 4,500 homes and generate up to $1.7 million in annual revenue, with no county costs for 20 years.
Nopetro Energy and Johnson Controls develop the project.
Construction begins in 2026 and operations start in late 2027, while Commissioner Jason Bearden voices concern about investor withdrawal risk.