Cincinnati-based Synthica Energy has started construction on a new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility in Rome, Georgia, just outside Atlanta. The “Synthica Rome” facility will be the first of its kind in the Greater Atlanta area, diverting nearly 250,000 tons of waste from local landfills annually. By utilizing anaerobic digestion technology, the facility will convert organic waste from food and beverage manufacturers into RNG, reducing CO2 and methane emissions.
Located at 100 Regional Park Rd. in Rome, the project will provide manufacturers with a more cost-effective and sustainable way to manage their pre-consumer waste, cutting down on emissions from waste transportation. Grant Gibson, Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of Synthica Energy, emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainability, calling the project a transformative waste-to-energy platform.
Synthica Rome is the company’s third RNG facility. The first, Synthica St. Bernard, is under construction in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a projected operational date in 2025. The company also recently broke ground on Synthica San Antonio, with further plans to develop facilities in Houston, Louisville, and New Orleans, and future expansions in Florida, Illinois, Missouri, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Missy Kendrick, President & CEO of the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority, highlighted the project as a milestone in the region’s commitment to eco-friendly development. Sam Schutte, Co-Founder and CEO of Synthica Energy, added that anaerobic digestion presents a significant opportunity to grow renewable energy and redefine waste management for food and beverage manufacturers, while creating economic and environmental benefits for local communities.
