Request For Proposal issued
NW Natural has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the delivery of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). This RFP aligns with the company's broader initiative to comply with Oregon's Climate Protection Program and Washington's Climate Commitment Act, in addition to supporting their goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.
NW Natural seeks pipeline-quality RNG resources and/or associated environmental attributes. The RNG may be sourced from around the country and from a wide variety of feedstocks and sources, including green hydrogen and synthetic methane produced from green or biogenic hydrogen and biogenic carbon sources. Respondents may submit multiple proposals, each with different pricing, volumetric, or contracting options.
Please complete the required documentation outlined in the RFP and submit them to renewables@nwnatural.com by June 26, 2025.
RFP schedule
- May 15, 2025 – RFP issued
- May 29, 2025 – Questions due on RFP
- June 5, 2025 – Question responses posted
- June 26, 2025 – Proposal submissions due
- July 25, 2025 – Initial notification to responders
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) or Hydrogen Gas NW Natural Pipeline Interconnect Services
How to get started
- After you have completed the RNG Producer Inquiry Form or the Hydrogen Gas Producer Inquiry Form, please e-mail the form to MAST@nwnatural.com.
- For any additional questions please feel free to call Major Account Services at 971-979-9611.
More information
- NW Natural’s Interconnect Agreement Template provides potential RNG producers greater detail regarding requirements for injection and gas quality.
- NW Natural's Hydrogen Gas Interconnect Agreement Template is currently going through a draft process and is not available for review at this time.
- NW Natural’s RNG Producer Inquiry Form.
- NW Natural's Hydrogen Gas Producer Inquiry Form.
- NW Natural’s overview of RNG and a look at how RNG addresses climate challenges and provides a solution for our energy future.