Landfill gas (LFG) is a natural byproduct of the decomposition of organic material in landfills. LFG is composed of roughly 50 percent methane (the primary component of natural gas), 50 percent carbon dioxide (CO2) and a small amount of non-methane organic compounds.

Instead of escaping into the air, LFG can be captured, converted, and used as a renewable energy resource. Using LFG helps to reduce odors and other hazards associated with LFG emissions, and prevents methane from migrating into the atmosphere and contributing to local smog and global climate change.

Landfill gas-to-power facilities generate electricity from landfill methane and delivers landfill methane to end users. 

LANDFILL GAS-TO-ENERGY ASSETS

BLUE RIDGE

The Blue Ridge Generating Facility is located in Irvine, Kentucky and is rated at 1,600 kW of renewable capacity. The plant’s fuel is derived from the neighboring landfill (Blue Ridge) which is owned and operated by Waste Management. The Blue Ridge Plant was officially opened on May 8, 2014.

CENTRAL GENERATING

The Central Generating Facility is located in Pierson, Michigan and is rated at 4,000 kW of renewable capacity. The plant’s fuel is derived from the Central Sanitary. The Central Generating Plant was officially opened on September 5, 2018.

MOREHEAD

The Morehead Generating Facility is located in Morehead, Kentucky and is rated at 1,600 kW of renewable capacity. The plant’s fuel is derived from the Morehead Landfill which is owned and operated by Waste Management. The Morehead Generating Facility came on line October 1, 2019.

SHREVEPORT MEDIUM BTU

Annual Production: 0.6 Bcf

Shreveport Medium Btu is located at the City of Shreveport Landfill in Shreveport, Louisiana and has a capacity of 2,650 Standard Cubic Feet of Gas per minute (SCFM).

SOUTHEAST BERRIEN

The Southeast Berrien Landfill generating station is located at Berrien County Landfill in Buchanan, Michigan. The generating plant has a capacity of 6,400 kW. 

VENICE PARK

The Venice Park Generating Facility is located at Venice Park Landfill, in Shiawassee County, Michigan. The plant is rated for a capacity of 9.6 MW. 

VICTORIA MEDIUM BTU

Annual Production: 0.2 Bcf

Victoria Medium Btu is located at the City of Victoria Landfill in Victoria, Texas and has a capacity of 1,000 Standard Cubic Feet of Gas per minute (SCFM).