The new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production facility developed by Casella Waste Systems and Waga Energy at the Hyland Landfill in Angelica, New York, is now operational.
Using Waga Energy’s patented WAGABOX® technology, the facility upgrades landfill gas into pipeline-quality Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). With an installed processing capacity of 3,000 SCFM, it can generate up to 610,000 MMBtu (180 GWh) of RNG annually, making it one of the largest RNG production units in Waga Energy’s U.S. portfolio.
The RNG produced on-site is injected directly into the Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage network, providing the region with a renewable alternative to fossil natural gas. According to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, the project is expected to avoid approximately 47,000 tons of CO₂-equivalent emissions per year.
The Hyland facility is the second of three RNG projects jointly developed by Casella and Waga Energy to enter operation, following the startup of the Chemung County facility earlier this year.
“It is so gratifying for our team to see our fourth RNG project come online at the Hyland landfill,” said Ned Coletta, President and CEO of Casella Waste Systems, Inc. “Several years ago, we made the strategic decision to work with RNG experts to develop the capacity at our landfills, and we have not been disappointed about our decision to partner with Waga Energy. Their entire team has collaborated effectively with our team to bring these projects online within a tight timeline, and their innovative technology is performing well at each landfill.”
Ned Coletta, President and CEO of Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
“The commissioning of a large-capacity WAGABOX® unit at the Hyland facility demonstrates the scalability of our technology and its ability to produce RNG from landfill sites of various sizes. It is also the second project developed with Casella to enter operation this year, reflecting the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to turning landfill gas into a reliable source of renewable energy.”
Guénaël Prince, Chief Executive Officer of Waga Energy Inc.