HOUSTON, Dec. 16, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Element Markets, LLC, a Houston-based biomethane developer and leading supplier of environmental credits, has been awarded 1st place honors in several categories of the survey administered by Energy Risk. Energy Risk covers the global commodity markets and is the premier source of commodity trading news, analysis and events.
Element Markets was recognized in the following categories:
- #1 Dealer - U.S. SO2 & NOx
- #1 Dealer- U.S. Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
- #1 Dealer – U.S. Voluntary Emission Reductions (GHG)
- #2 Dealer – U.S. Renewable Energy Certificates.
The Environmental Rankings are derived from an annual poll of leading participants in global environmental markets, including brokers, traders, government officials and consultants. The Energy Risk 2011 Environmental Rankings poll received 406 valid votes. Respondents were asked to vote for their preferred dealers and brokers for each category in which they operate. The poll is not intended to be a reflection of market volumes, but rather a reflection of how market participants are viewed in terms of overall quality.
"2011 was a strong year for Element Markets as we expanded our marketing business to serve our growing client base," said Angela Schwarz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Element Markets. "The company is poised for continued growth in support of our clients under California's AB32 Program, the Cross States Air Pollution Rule, and further expansion in the Renewable Energy and Transportation Credits."
About Element Markets, LLC
About Element Markets: Element Markets is a leading developer and operator of biomethane projects throughout the United States. The company owns and operates landfill gas to energy projects as well as the Huckabay Ridge Anaerobic Digestion Facility, which is the largest privately owned anaerobic digester in North America. The company possesses in-house expertise in the renewable natural gas, greenhouse gas, renewable energy and emissions credit markets, which it utilizes to provide structured environmental compliance and optimization services to prominent corporate and institutional clients. The company has received numerous awards over the past 5 years in recognition of the company's efforts in the environmental markets. Element Markets is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Company website: www.elementmarkets.com.