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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 […]
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…
Gas Flaring Systems vs. Gas-to-Energy Systems for LFG Utilization and Compliance
Gas flaring meets EPA compliance but incurs costs with no return, while LFG energy recovery systems offer revenue potential. With the EPA’s LMOP tools and carbon credit opportunities, making the right choice is vital for financial and environmental benefits. Discover which system excels in compliance and outcomes…
Landfill Gas Extraction Well Design – An Introduction
It is important that all landfill gas extraction wells (also known as gas extraction boreholes) are designed carefully in accordance with best practice. In this article we have tried to identify the most important aspect of design. We also recommend the United Kingdom reader to consult the UK Environment Agency Publication, “Guidance on the Management […]
UK Landfill Gas – Energy, Insights & Information
Beneath capped surfaces of former UK rubbish tips, methane from decomposing waste is powering homes. While landfill gas output is declining due to stricter waste policies, capturing this potent greenhouse gas remains a critical climate win, offering a unique chance to maximize energy recovery from legacy sites…
What Home Water Softeners and Landfill Gas Have in Common: Reducing Environmental Waste
Water softeners and landfill gas are two things you may not think are linked in any way. One is a household plumbing addition, and the other is a natural byproduct of organic waste, such as food scraps and yard trimmings, decomposing in a landfill. However, if these two things are brought together, their similarities are […]
