Pacific Ag

Mega manure digester project in Washington state meets community resistance

A proposed mega-manure digester, Sunnyside RNG, LLC, by Pacific Ag in Sunnyside, Washington, is encountering strong community opposition over concerns about increased air and water pollution in the Lower Yakima Valley. Critics argue the facility's emissions estimates are understated and the permit process is flawed, while the developer asserts environmental benefits. The US Department of Agriculture has also extended a national moratorium on loans for similar anaerobic digester projects due to performance issues, adding a layer of complexity to such developments.