Viridi Energy, a renewable natural gas (RNG) platform, announced last week global investment firm Warburg Pincus LLC would back the company with a $320 million equity commitment. 

“Viridi has a truly differentiated approach, with the unique ability to handle all parts of the RNG value chain, spanning development, operations, financing, and commercial strategy,” said Viridi’s CEO Andy Kelleher. 

Kelleher, prior to joining Viridi, was the Head of North American Oil Trading at Glencore plc. Kelleher also held a position at ConocoPhillips Inc. where he was responsible for developing trading and optimization activities for the Houston-based independent. 

The RNG platform is aiming to “work closely with a broad base of stakeholders to develop RNG that will replace higher...