SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 22, 2026Interesting Engineering

US scientists devise new process to turn sewage sludge into 99% pure natural gas

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WSU researchers converted sewage sludge into 99% pure natural gas using heat pretreatment and a low-maintenance bacterial strain, cutting treatment costs by nearly half and boosting renewable gas production by 200%.

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