Waga Energy, Decatur Hills Landfill Open New RNG Facility in Greensburg, Indiana
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MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): Waga Energy and Decatur Hills Landfill have joined hands to launch a new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Greensburg, Indiana, to turn landfill gas into usable energy. The project is the latest addition to RecyclingMonster's ongoing coverage of the recycling and waste-to-energy industry.
How the Facility Converts Landfill Gas Into Fuel
The natural breakdown of waste produces methane-rich gas. The project captures this gas and converts it into pipeline-quality renewable fuel.
The facility uses Waga Energy's proprietary WAGABOX technology, which combines gas purification and cryogenic processing to separate impurities and produce high-quality RNG.
Project Financing and Site Partners
The facility was financed and constructed by Waga Energy, which will manage its operations for at least 20 years.
Decatur Hills Landfill, owned by family-run waste company Best Way Disposal, also contributed to site construction and the gas-grid connection.
Facility Capacity and Expected Output
The facility can process as much as 1,000 standard cubic feet of landfill gas per minute.
At full capacity, it is expected to produce about 203,000 MMBtu, or roughly 60 GWh, of renewable gas annually. The facility connects to the local gas network using a three-kilometre pipeline.
Emissions Reduction Impact
The project is expected to prevent more than 15,800 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions each year by replacing conventional fossil-based natural gas.
The Indiana facility is Waga Energy's eighth operating RNG project in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the new RNG facility located?
The facility is located in Greensburg, Indiana, at the Decatur Hills Landfill.
Who built and operates the facility?
Waga Energy financed and constructed the facility and will manage its operations for at least 20 years. Decatur Hills Landfill, owned by Best Way Disposal, contributed to site construction and the gas-grid connection.
How much renewable gas will the facility produce?
At full capacity, it is expected to produce about 203,000 MMBtu, or roughly 60 GWh, of renewable gas annually.
What technology does the facility use?
The facility uses Waga Energy's proprietary WAGABOX technology, which combines gas purification and cryogenic processing to produce high-quality renewable natural gas.
What emissions reduction is the project expected to achieve?
The project is expected to prevent more than 15,800 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions each year by replacing conventional fossil-based natural gas.
The Greensburg facility adds to Waga Energy's growing footprint of RNG projects across the United States, reflecting a broader industry shift toward converting landfill gas into pipeline-quality renewable fuel.
