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Read this first to find out about this website is about. Our aim is to provide those involved in the renewable energy, resource and waste management industries the best source of information about: “Landfill gas, its creation and use, from the processes that produce it, to the production of sustainable renewable energy from it”. We […]
Landfill Gas Project Feasibility: How to Assess Whether an LFG Energy Project Will Work
A landfill gas project feasibility study should answer a deceptively simple question: is there enough recoverable landfill gas, of suitable quality and for long enough, to justify investing in a particular use for it? Answering that question properly takes more than entering a waste tonnage into a landfill gas model. You need reliable waste disposal […]
Landfill Gas Flare Monitoring: Emissions Testing & Performance Verification
Landfill gas flare monitoring sounds simple enough: measure what goes into the flare, check what comes out of the stack, and confirm that the methane has been properly destroyed. In practice, it is considerably more complicated. A landfill gas flare operates as part of a regulated gas-management system. Its performance may need to be demonstrated […]
Landfill Gas to Electricity vs. RNG: Best ROI for Municipal Operators
You know the hard part of Landfill Gas to Electricity vs. RNG is rarely the technology choice on its own. The real question is whether your site has enough stable gas, enough remaining landfill life and a realistic route to market to justify a long-term asset. In the UK, renewable natural gas is usually called […]
John Zink vs. Zeeco Landfill Gas Flare Systems: Features, Pricing, and Compliance
Choosing between John Zink and Zeeco landfill gas flare systems hinges on performance needs, emissions targets, and site conditions. Understand their offerings — from ultra-low emissions to cost-effective solutions — and ensure your facility’s compliance with EPA NSPS Subpart XXX while optimizing operational costs…
How Engineers Predict Landfill Gas Production Rates: A Comparative Guide
Ever since methane gas was first observed bubbling from disposal sites in the 1970s, calculating landfill gas production rates has been a core discipline in solid waste management. Accurate estimates are essential for designing extraction infrastructure, assessing climate impact, ensuring regulatory compliance, and evaluating commercial energy recovery potential. How Engineers Predict Landfill Gas Production Rates […]
Methane Migration and Landfill Gas Migration: Risks, Pathways, Detection and Control
Methane migration is the movement of methane through soil, rock, made ground and other subsurface pathways away from the place where the gas was generated. At landfill sites, methane forms as a major component of landfill gas and, unless adequately contained and controlled, can migrate laterally beyond the deposited waste. The most serious consequences occur […]
The Loscoe Landfill Gas Explosion: When Weather Turned Deadly at a Derbyshire Landfill
How a sudden drop in atmospheric pressure triggered a catastrophic landfill gas explosion that destroyed a home and changed landfill safety forever On a seemingly ordinary day in March 1986, the residents of Loscoe, a small village in Derbyshire, had no idea they were living above a ticking time bomb. What happened next would become […]
Landfill Gas-to-Electricity vs. Direct Pipeline Injection: ROI and Feasibility Compared
Comparing landfill gas-to-electricity and direct pipeline injection highlights key differences in processing and market applications. With the U.S. having just 16.6% of landfills producing energy, choosing between electricity generation and pipeline injection depends on factors like site size, energy prices, and infrastructure proximity…
Caterpillar vs. Cummins Landfill Gas Engines
When comparing Caterpillar vs. Cummins landfill gas engines, their approach to handling corrosive fuels like siloxanes and hydrogen sulfide stands out. Caterpillar’s G3500 series excels in large-scale, low-BTU applications, while Cummins offers strong mid-range performance with lean-burn technology. Selecting the right engine is crucial for project profitability…
Landfills and Methane Gas – Solutions and Environmental Impact
Methane from landfills is 80 times stronger than CO2 over 20 years, posing a critical climate challenge. The EPA’s 3.7 million metric tons estimate contrasts with satellite data suggesting 6 million tons, underscoring the need for effective methane reduction and landfill management strategies…
