In the state of Nebraska, biogas production from livestock animal manure has been launched.

The project aims to produce 1.2 million MMBtu of natural gas annually. According to Michael Bakas, CEO of Neogenyx Fuels, which owns the facility, converting livestock waste into renewable gas will support the production of bio-LNG for global shipping markets. Once the facility reaches full capacity, it is expected that greenhouse gas emissions in the region will be reduced by approximately 63,700 metric tons per year.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supports such biogas collection initiatives, viewing them as economically beneficial for agricultural producers. According to the agency, these technologies help diversify farmers' income, develop rural areas, increase energy autonomy, and conserve land.

At the same time, the program has met with a mixed reaction. Critics of the project, including a number of members of Congress, express concerns that creating new revenue streams for large livestock enterprises could exacerbate environmental problems related to the storage of large volumes of liquid manure. For their part, experts, particularly Sam Wade from the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas, note that the use of biogas plants reduces air pollution caused by unpleasant odors, local pollutants, and methane.

There are also ongoing discussions regarding carbon credit systems, such as California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). A number of experts, such as Professor Kevin Fingerman, suggest that such incentives could contribute to industry consolidation or an increase in livestock numbers. It is expected that the facility's location in a sparsely populated rural area of Nebraska will help lower the level of concern among local communities compared to similar projects in densely populated regions.