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Manatee County is partnering with Nopetro Energy on a $50 million project to convert landfill gas into renewable natural gas.

The new facility at the Lena Road Landfill will capture methane gas and purify it into a low-carbon fuel for vehicles.

This initiative is expected to create approximately 50 construction jobs and five permanent positions.

The project aims to generate new revenue for the county and provide a cleaner fuel source for the region.

Manatee County officials are pursuing a $50 million environmental and economic initiative to transform landfill waste into clean fuel for local transportation. Nopetro Energy, in partnership with Johnson Controls, announced plans along with county officials earlier this week to design, build, and operate a landfill gas

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