Copeland Launches Vilter VSGX Industrial Solution for Digesters

ST LOUIS (May 11, 2026) – Copeland, a global leader in compression technologies and controls solutions, announced the launch of its Vilter VSGX compressor, a new industrial solution designed specifically for mid‑ to large‑scale digesters. The VSGX reinforces Copeland’s commitment to enabling the energy transition with innovative technologies that help industrial customers reduce emissions while creating economic value from organic waste streams.

As industrial decarbonization accelerates, driven largely by emissions‑reduction targets and sustainability mandates, investment in renewable natural gas (RNG) infrastructure continues to grow. More than 43,000 organic waste sites are expected across North America by 2050*. 

Across landfill and digester operations worldwide, equipment powered by Copeland’s Vilter industrial compression technology already helps capture and process more than 20 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually by converting organic waste into renewable fuel — equivalent to saving 2.5 billion gallons of gasoline each year. Built on Copeland’s trusted Vilter single‑screw platform, the VSGX compressor expands access to reliable industrial compression technology, bringing sustainable biogas solutions to dairy farms, wastewater treatment facilities and anaerobic food waste digester systems.

“The Vilter VSGX compressor addresses one of the RNG industry’s biggest challenges: reducing upfront capital costs by double digits without sacrificing reliability, uptime, efficiency or sustainability,” said Grant Kovac, director of product management for Copeland’s Vilter brand. “As companies pursue aggressive sustainability and Scope 2 emissions goals, lowering equipment costs is essential to moving projects from concept to operation.”

RNG projects must meet stringent regulatory and incentive program standards while maintaining confidence in long‑term operating costs and serviceability. The Vilter VSGX compressor directly addresses these challenges with a configure‑to‑order design that reduces engineering complexity and offers competitive lead times. Backed by Copeland’s extensive application knowledge in processing industries and a comprehensive service and aftermarket network across North America, the VSGX provides customers with peace of mind, from initial commissioning through long‑term operation.

• Key performance specifications include:
• Compressor flow range: 800 to 2,100 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm). 
• Pressure ratio: Optimized for biogas compression in mid‑ to large‑scale digesters.
• Feedstock tolerance: Engineered to handle variability in biogas composition.
• Controls: Fully integrated control system.
• Applications: New installations and retrofits for emerging RNG projects.

By using zero‑GWP natural refrigerants and leveraging decades of industrial compression expertise, Copeland is enabling the accelerated adoption of sustainable, cost‑effective digester solutions. For more information about the Copeland's renewable natural gas offering, visit Copeland.com.

*Data is sourced from the RNG Coalition’s Sustainable Methane Abatement & Recycling Timeline (SMART) initiative.