A major new renewable energy project is coming to central Nebraska, bringing innovation, investment, and opportunity to the agricultural sector.
Neogenyx Fuels has announced the start of construction on its first agricultural renewable natural gas facility. The project will be located at Adams Land & Cattle’s feedlot operation in Broken Bow and is designed to convert livestock manure into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas.
Company leaders say the project represents a significant step forward for both renewable energy development and the role agriculture can play in it.
“This project represents a milestone in the industry and an exciting chapter for Neogenyx Fuels. The Adams feedlot RNG facility is a beacon, showcasing how advanced biofuels can provide tremendous investments in rural communities, create job growth, and position agriculture as the next major domestic export engine,” said Michael Bakas, CEO of Neogenyx Fuels.
“We’re proud to work alongside Neogenyx Fuels on a project that demonstrates how agricultural operations can play a meaningful role in advancing clean energy,” said Abram Babcock, CEO at Adams Land & Cattle, LLC. “This facility allows us to build on our day‑to‑day operations while delivering environmental and economic benefits close to home.”
The process uses anaerobic digestion to break down manure and produce biogas. That gas will then be upgraded into renewable natural gas, which can be used as a low-carbon transportation fuel and for other energy needs. Byproducts from the process will also be reused onsite as livestock bedding and fertilizer, adding additional value for agricultural operations.
The facility will include multiple anaerobic digesters and is expected to produce a substantial amount of renewable natural gas each year. By capturing emissions from manure, the project is also projected to significantly reduce greenhouse gas output, highlighting its environmental benefits.
Beyond the environmental impact, the development is expected to bring economic benefits to the local area, including construction activity, long-term operational jobs, and continued investment in the community.
As renewable natural gas projects continue to expand nationwide, this development positions Broken Bow, and Nebraska agriculture more broadly, at the forefront of a growing industry focused on turning agricultural byproducts into valuable energy resources.
