James Merrill, LF Bioenergy’s Senior Regional Manager of Operations, and members of the operations team recently welcomed Liberty New York Gas President Mark Murray, MBA, members of his team, and representatives from the New York State Department of Public Service for an on-site tour of the LF5 renewable natural gas (RNG) facility.
The visit highlighted the strong partnerships at the heart of LF Bioenergy’s work—from dairy farms to our utility and RNG offtake partners.
“Our technical expertise strengthens every partnership we build,” said Jim Merrill. “From dairy farmers and plant operators to utilities, offtake customers, and regulatory stakeholders, coordination is essential to safely and reliably producing renewable energy. Our operators are highly trained, deeply knowledgeable, and empowered to take ownership of their sites and the systems they manage every day.”
During the tour, LF5 operators Scott Franks and Braydon Cunningham shared their backgrounds, training, and technical experience as they guided the group through the facility. They explained how dairy manure is converted into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas and demonstrated the expertise required to operate the plant safely and effectively.
The group noted the level of technology, engineering, and safety discipline built into the facility. For several attendees, this was their first visit to a dairy RNG plant, making the tour especially valuable and educational.
Mark Murray echoed the importance of strong partnerships and operational excellence. “What continues to impress me about the LF Bioenergy team is the professionalism, technical expertise, and strong safety culture demonstrated every day. The partnership between Liberty and LF Bioenergy is a strong example of what can be accomplished when agriculture, innovation, utilities, and regulators work together toward a common goal. We greatly appreciate the New York State Department of Public Service for taking the time to travel to the region and see this work firsthand. Site visits like these are invaluable because they allow all of us to learn from one another, improve operations, and help shape meaningful policies and regulations that support New York’s energy, environmental, and economic goals,” said Mark.
Thank you to Liberty New York Gas and the New York State Department of Public Service for making this such a productive and informative visit.
LF Bioenergy is turning one of agriculture’s greatest challenges into a powerful clean energy solution—transforming dairy manure into renewable natural gas while supporting farmers, strengthening rural communities, and advancing America’s energy future.
