Nopetro Energy, a vertically integrated producer, distributor and operator of natural gas solutions across North America, joined Manatee County, Johnson Controls and Mead & Hunt at the Lena Road Landfill to break ground on a $50 million renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility, the first of its kind on Florida's west coast. The facility will capture and purify landfill methane for delivery through existing pipelines, supplying a cleaner fuel option for buses and trucks. The groundbreaking ceremony marked the official start of construction on the project, first announced in November 2025, with operations expected to commence in 2027. It featured an unveiling of new site renderings and additional project details, alongside remarks from key stakeholders behind the development. To learn more, visit nopetroenergy.com, johnsoncontrols.com , meadhunt.com and MyManatee.org.