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Uptake seen in U.S. green gas initiatives

Dec 11, 2012, 12:10 PM EST
A man is about to fill up his car with biogas fuel, a methane gas converted to liquid fuel, in the first biogas fueling station in France, on October 23, 2024 in Morsbach, eastern France. The methane gas is coming from compost and through controlled digestion of waste food products.
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With recent grants from the U.S. Department of Energy, and private funding ventures from companies like Propel Fuels, advancements are appearing in the North American alternative fuel sector. Propel seeks to build out its network of green gas stations while the state of California aims to reduce roadblocks for companies looking to use alternative fuels.