Landfill Gas to Energy
Landfill gas (LFG) is created from the decomposition of organic matter deposited during the lifecycle of a landfill. As conditions affect the quantity and quality of LFG generation and there is demonstrated economic benefit from the utilization of LFG, several different technologies are available for consideration to determine the best solution in terms of return on investment.
Considerations for the utilization of LFG include:
- Direct use*
- Electrical generation
- Processing to pipeline quality
- Processing to LNG / CNG
- Production of Ethanol
*When gas flow is low or where the recovered LFG has a low BTU value and little processing is necessary, examples of direct use can include: Heaters for garages or maintenance facilities Flower or vegetable greenhouses Leachate evaporation
The Resource team includes civil engineers, chemical engineers, environmental engineers, and environmental scientists. We have over 100 years of combined solid waste experience on hundreds of projects and can assist with the planning and analysis of the right technology for your Landfill gas-to-energy project.
(For a more detailed description about the monitoring, generation rates and options for landfill gas, see What is Landfill Gas and Landfill-gas-to-energy.)
Resource Landfill Gas to Energy Projects
Facility | Gas System Size MW | Approx. Daily Waste Tonnage | Acres |
---|---|---|---|
City of Bristol (VA) | In preliminary design - 8 MW Peak | 550 | 150 |
New River Resource Authority (VA) | In construction - 8 MW Peak | 350 | 940 |
South Wake Landfill (NC) | In construction - 8 MW Peak | 1,100 | 420 |
Springfield Road Landfill (VA) | 4 MW Peak | 250 | 300 |
Brunswick County Landfill (VA) | 12 MW Peak | 500 | 400 |
King and Queen Landfill (VA) | 2,100 | 550 | 420 |
R-Board Landfill (VA) | 2.1 MW | 250 | 300 |
Shoosmith Landfill (VA) | 16 MW Peak | 3,500 | 400 |
Charles City Landfill (VA) | 16 MW Peak | 4,000 | 600 |
Private Closed Landfill (VA) | 6 MW | Closed | 200 |