October 16th, 2204 – 6:15 PM
Ethan Garrett – Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –
Wednesday afternoon, Synthica Energy hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for their upcoming renewable natural gas facility in Floyd County.
Located off West Hermitage Road, the plant aims to divert nearly 250,000 tons of organic waste from local landfills each year, converting it into renewable energy.
The Rome facility is Synthica’s third project, joining sites currently under construction in Cincinnati and San Antonio.
In the video report above:
- Grant Gibson, Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer at Synthica, noted that this will be the first facility of its kind in the greater Atlanta area.
- Missy Kendrick, President and CEO of the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority, highlighted the benefits the new plant will bring Floyd County and Gordon County.