April 28, 2026. Vanguard Renewables announced the completion of three renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to transform food waste into a scalable solution for a more diversified energy future. The achievement reflects years of development, construction, and operational work across multiple states, and significantly expands the company’s operational scale.
“At a time when demand on America’s energy infrastructure has never been greater, food and agricultural waste represent one of the country’s most underutilized resources,” said Mike O’Laughlin, CEO of Vanguard Renewables. “These facilities are proof that the impact of our model compounds far beyond the energy produced, diverting organic waste from landfills, creating value for local communities, and building a lasting economic advantage for the United States.”
Vanguard Renewables developed three facilities—one in River Falls, WI, one in Eden, WI, and the latest in Amelia Court House, VA—through a joint venture with TotalEnergies. The partnership brought together Vanguard Renewables’ expertise in organics recycling and biomethane production with TotalEnergies’ global energy development capabilities.
“These three facilities demonstrate how strategic partnerships can accelerate the deployment of scalable, low carbon energy solutions in the U.S.,” said Marc de Lataillade, Vice President, Biogas at TotalEnergies. “By connecting renewable natural gas production with committed corporate demand, the project supports emissions reductions while delivering local benefits.”