Cowboy Clean Fuels and Tiger Transfer Join Forces for Renewable Energy Growth

Partnering for a Sustainable Future

In a significant move towards advancing renewable energy, Cowboy Clean Fuels (CCF), a pioneering climate tech company focused on energy transition, has formed a strategic alliance with Tiger Transfer, LLC, a leading name in rail transloading operations. This collaboration is set to enhance Cowboy's feedstock transloading operations at the Upton Logistics Center in Wyoming, a critical site that symbolizes the evolution of clean energy within the region.

Innovative Energy Solutions in the Powder River Basin

Founded in 2020, Cowboy Clean Fuels is redefining energy production with their innovative approach that merges durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) with the creation of carbon-negative, renewable natural gas (RNG). By revitalizing depleted Coal Bed Methane (CBM) wells in the Powder River Basin (PRB) and utilizing agricultural residues, Cowboy is demonstrating Wyoming's potential as a global leader in RNG and carbon capture technologies. Their proprietary technology, dubbed "Biomass with Carbon Removal and Storage plus RNG" (BiCRS+RNG), is a testament to the state’s commitment to sustainability and energy innovation.

The Upton Logistics Center, under Tiger Transfer’s management, serves as a pivotal transloading hub, boasting over 40,000 feet of privately owned rail track and advanced transloading capabilities. Its prime location along BNSF’s double-track mainline makes it an exceptional asset for facilitating Cowboy’s feedstock transportation requirements.

Supporting Growth and Efficiency

The partnership includes leasing a seven-acre site equipped with a rail spur that accommodates up to 13 cars, complete with a digital scale. This layout is instrumental for Cowboy to store and transload feedstock sourced from sugar beet refineries throughout the Northern Rockies and Great Plains. The feedstock will then be transported to Cowboy's Triangle Unit project site, which has already seen significant progress since its commercial operations commenced in June, having injected over 1,000 metric tons of feedstock.

Steve Farkas, Executive Vice President of Business Development and External Relations at Cowboy Clean Fuels, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, "Cowboy is pleased to be partnering with the team at Tiger Transfer. The Upton Logistics Center is the premier transloading facility in the Powder River Basin and is the ideal facility to support Cowboy's operational scale-up."

Advancing Wyoming’s Energy Legacy

With plans to scale operations significantly in 2025, Cowboy aims to process up to 250,000 metric tons of feedstock annually through their Triangle Unit project. This ambition positions Wyoming as a national leader in both RNG production and carbon dioxide sequestration. The collaboration with Tiger Transfer illustrates Cowboy's dedication to enhancing Wyoming's energy infrastructure while bolstering its economic prospects.

Tom Barritt, CEO of Tiger Transfer, highlighted the historical significance of the Powder River Basin in the energy sector, noting, "The Powder River Basin has been producing and exporting coal, oil, uranium, and natural gas—much of it through Upton—for decades. We are pleased to be a part of Cowboy's plan to add Renewable Natural Gas and Carbon Dioxide Removal to the PRB's impressive energy legacy."

A Vision for Renewable Energy

By utilizing local resources and existing infrastructure, Cowboy Clean Fuels envisions transforming the Powder River Basin into a major hub for renewable natural gas and sequestered CO2 production. This transformation not only aims to strengthen Wyoming's energy sector but also enhance agricultural prospects, paving the way for a sustainable and economically robust future.

CCF's advancements are more than just innovative technologies; they represent Wyoming's potential to lead in renewable energy solutions and its commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable world. As the partnership progresses, both Cowboy Clean Fuels and Tiger Transfer are set to play pivotal roles in contextualizing energy transition and climate action within the state.