MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): Fort Worth expects a renewable natural gas plant at its Southeast Landfill to begin operating by the end of 2028, creating a new revenue stream intended to support the city's long-term solid waste planning.
- Fort Worth is developing a renewable natural gas facility at the Southeast Landfill with Archaea Energy.
- Construction is expected to begin by July 2027, with operations targeted by December 2028.
- The city projects receiving approximately $2.5 million to $5 million annually from RNG-related royalties once the plant is operational.
- Revenue is intended to support future landfill and transfer-station needs as well as eligible environmental projects.
- The facility will capture landfill gas and upgrade it into renewable natural gas rather than relying solely on flaring the gas.
Fort Worth environmental services officials finalized project agreements in 2025 with Archaea Energy Operating LLC for the development of a system to convert gas generated by the landfill into renewable natural gas, or RNG.
Archaea Energy is part of bp and specializes in landfill-gas-to-RNG projects.
Fort Worth Projects $2.5M to $5M in Annual RNG Royalties
Once the facility is operating, Fort Worth estimates that its share of royalties from the sale of RNG, renewable identification numbers and related environmental attributes could total approximately $2.5 million to $5 million annually.
The projected figures are estimates rather than guaranteed revenue and will depend on gas production and market conditions.
Developer: Archaea Energy
Location: Southeast Landfill, Fort Worth, Texas
Expected construction start: By July 2027
Targeted operations: December 2028
Estimated city RNG royalties: $2.5 million–$5 million annually once operational
Fort Worth has said the new RNG revenues will be dedicated in part to future solid waste infrastructure, including potential landfill or transfer-station needs. Funds may also support greenspace conservation and other eligible environmental projects.
Environmental Services Director Cody Whittenburg said the city views the revenue as part of its preparation for future disposal capacity.
“Renewable natural gas revenue is earmarked to support future solid waste solutions, as we work together as a community,” Whittenburg said in a statement to the Fort Worth Report.
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Landfill Gas Will Be Upgraded Into Renewable Natural Gas
Landfill gas is produced as organic material decomposes in municipal solid waste. Fort Worth's Southeast Landfill already collects landfill gas through a network of wells, with collected gas currently managed through flaring.
The planned facility will instead process captured landfill gas through specialized equipment to remove impurities and produce pipeline-quality renewable natural gas.
Fort Worth selected Archaea Energy for the project after evaluating proposals for development of an RNG facility at the Southeast Landfill. City officials have said the company will fully fund development of the gas-conversion facility.
Project Forms Part of Fort Worth's Long-Term Waste Strategy
The RNG project comes as Fort Worth plans for the remaining operating life of its Southeast Landfill and evaluates future solid waste infrastructure needs.
City officials have said future options could include additional transfer stations, recycling facilities and landfill capacity as Fort Worth's population and waste volumes continue to grow.
The city's earlier financial projections called for RNG revenues to help establish capital for a future landfill or other solid waste facility while also supporting eligible greenspace and environmental initiatives.
RNG Facility Expected to Operate Beyond Landfill Closure
Fort Worth has previously estimated that landfill gas at the Southeast Landfill could support RNG production for approximately 20 to 30 years.
That timeline extends beyond the landfill's remaining disposal capacity because decomposing waste continues to generate recoverable landfill gas after active waste placement ends.
People Also Ask
Where will Fort Worth's renewable natural gas plant be located?
The facility is planned for Fort Worth's Southeast Landfill in Texas.
Who is developing the Fort Worth RNG facility?
Archaea Energy is developing the landfill-gas-to-renewable-natural-gas project. Archaea Energy is a bp company.
When is the Fort Worth RNG plant expected to open?
Current project information calls for construction to begin by July 2027, with the facility targeted to begin operations by December 2028.
How much revenue could Fort Worth receive from the RNG project?
The city estimates that its share of RNG-related royalties could total approximately $2.5 million to $5 million per year once the plant is operational. The amount is a projection and can vary with production and market conditions.
How will Fort Worth use the RNG revenue?
City plans call for the revenue to support future solid waste infrastructure and other eligible environmental projects, including greenspace initiatives.
Courtesy: www.wasteadvantagemag.com
