GFL and OPAL Expand RNG Footprint with Alabama, Georgia Landfill Projects
Event summary
- GFL and OPAL advancing construction on two RNG facilities in Alabama and Georgia, each 50% owned.
- Projects represent nearly 2 million MMBTU of plant design capacity, adding 15 million GGEs of RNG supply.
- OPAL to market and distribute full output through its CNG/RNG dispensing network.
- Facilities designed to fuel 800 Class 8 heavy-duty tractors with zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
- Projects capture methane from landfill waste, converting it into low-carbon RNG.
The big picture
The joint venture underscores the growing collaboration between waste management and renewable energy sectors to decarbonize transportation. With diesel prices volatile and regulatory clarity improving, the projects position both companies to capitalize on the shift toward low-carbon fuels in hard-to-decarbonize industries. The vertically integrated model connects upstream production with downstream distribution, creating a stable revenue stream.
What we're watching
- Demand Dynamics
- How accelerating fleet conversions in heavy-duty trucking will impact RNG demand.
- Regulatory Clarity
- Whether continued regulatory support for combustion engine alternatives sustains growth.
- Execution Risk
- The pace at which GFL and OPAL can scale similar projects across other landfill sites.
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