New leader brings deep experience in M&A and corporate development in the energy sector

BioTown Biogas (“BioTown”), a leading renewable energy firm dedicated to converting livestock waste into renewable, carbon-negative natural gas and electric power, today announced the appointment of Christopher J. Pino as Chief Executive Officer. BioTown is a portfolio company of Green Rock Energy Partners.

Mr. Pino joins BioTown after nearly 15 years at South Jersey Industries (SJI), an energy infrastructure holding company based in Folsom, NJ. Mr. Pino served in various roles throughout his tenure at SJI, most recently as Vice President of Strategy and Development, and board member of Catamaran Renewables, a joint venture between SJI and renewable operator Captona. Mr. Pino attended Villanova University, and earned an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University.

“Chris’s deep industry knowledge, decades of experience, and growth-oriented vision made him the clear-cut favorite to serve as BioTown’s next CEO,” said Martin Mitchell, a Managing Partner at Green Rock Energy Partners. “Chris knows what it takes to not just grow renewable energy firms, but ensure firms find new, innovative ways to reduce their carbon footprint. We are thrilled to have Chris lead the firm into its next chapter.”

“It is a privilege to have Chris lead our team,” said Brian Furrer, President of Bio Town Ag, Inc. “We are excited about the expertise he brings and are looking forward to the opportunities he can develop.”

“My career has centered around growing businesses that are advancing renewable energy solutions, so joining BioTown as CEO is a perfect fit and an opportunity to be a part of a company pioneering truly groundbreaking technologies,” said Mr. Pino. “I look forward to leading BioTown as it continues to scale its renewable initiatives, unlocking multiple value streams from agricultural waste and delivering market-driven clean energy solutions.”

About BioTown Biogas

BioTown Biogas (“BTB”) is a leading renewable energy producer in the waste-to-value energy market. Based in Reynolds, Indiana, BTB operates one of the largest on-farm biodigesters in the world, transforming waste into valuable energy and other useable byproducts. BTB sources food waste, dairy manure, beef manure, and other agriculture waste to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) and renewable electric power. Focused on establishing replicable and sustainable models of circular agriculture, BTB’s work demonstrates how farming and livestock operations can help to create renewable energy that powers the future. For more information, please visit www.biotownbiogas.com.

About Green Rock Energy Partners

Green Rock Energy Partners LLC is a sustainable infrastructure focused private equity firm which invests in renewable energy companies and projects. Green Rock’s investments primarily target waste-to-value energy assets within the circular economy, which play a critical role in the ongoing energy transition to a low-carbon future. The firm deploys equity capital to develop, purchase, and operate environmentally responsible and financially attractive businesses and infrastructure. The projects that Green Rock targets for investment produce renewable natural gas, renewable diesel, renewable fertilizer, and other similar products. The firm was founded by a team of commodities executives who source, structure, and negotiate opportunities to build successful businesses using their expertise as owners and operators. For more information, please visit www.greenrockep.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

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