Virginia Natural Gas Inc. (VNG) is prepared to test the flow of renewable natural gas (RNG) in its distribution system after the Virginia State Corporation Commission (VSCC) granted its first-ever tariff that allows for such a pilot program.

The local distribution company (LDC) is on its way to further integrating RNG into its system as part of parent company Southern Company Gas efforts to achieve net-zero direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from operations by 2050.

“The approval of this pilot program is a significant step as we move forward to develop sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions while helping our state lead in the progress toward a clean energy future,” said VNG President Robert Duvall. 

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