March 19 (Reuters) - Viridi Energy said on Tuesday it

has acquired a biosolids digester plant in Brunswick, Maine, as

part of its plans to develop a facility to convert waste into

renewable natural gas (RNG) in the state.

The company will also be partnering with waste recycling

firm Casella Waste Systems ( CWST ) to secure a supply of 85,000

tons of biosolids, the organic matter recovered from sewage

treatment process, for the facility.

As countries are pushing for a switch to clean energy, RNG

derived from biological waste is prized for its potential to

replace natural gas and reduce climate-warming emissions.

The privately held company did not disclose any financial

details of the deal and the facility is expected to be

operational in 2026.

Wilmington, Delaware-based Viridi builds and operates assets

that turn organic feedstocks - landfill emissions, animal waste,

municipal waste and food waste - into RNG.