LNG

Dominion Energy, the developer of the Cove Point LNG export plant in Maryland, and a joint venture partner plan to double their investment in renewable natural gas (RNG) projects across the US to $500 million capturing methane from hog farms and converting it into pipeline-quality gas that can be used to heat homes, power businesses and fuel vehicles.

Dominion Energy Cove Point LNG, the owner of the export plant on Chesapeake Bay, has been given permission by regulators to start-up its Eastern Market Access Project to provide additional pipeline natural gas to the Washington DC region as well as LNG customers in Japan and India.