A First Step in New Jersey
Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority (CMCMUA) has selected Waga Energy to develop a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the CMCMUA’s Secure Sanitary Landfill in Woodbine. The project marks Waga Energy’s first development in New Jersey, expanding the company’s footprint in the Northeastern US.
Chosen through a competitive RFP process in early 2025, Waga Energy will build, own, and operate the facility under a 20-year agreement. Using its proprietary WAGABOX® technology, the unit will upgrade landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG for injection into the local gas network.
Maximizing Energy Recovery
Designed to process up to 1,000 scfm of landfill gas, the facility is designed to produce approximately 205,000 MMBtu of RNG annually. The project will avoid up to 15,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions per year – comparable to eliminating the emissions from around 1.5 million gallons of diesel consumption.
Supporting the Local Community
The CMCMUA Secure Sanitary Landfill serves all sixteen municipalities within Cape May County. While the year-round population of the County is approximately 98,000 residents, the popularity of the County as a vacation destination draws additional crowds over the summer months and increases population to over 750,000. The CMCMUA Secure Sanitary Landfill accepts roughly 180,000 tons of waste annually. The landfill gas is currently utilized for power generation through a CHP engine. The RNG production will maximize the beneficial use of landfill gas generated from the degradation of waste in the landfill, while supplying renewable energy to support the decarbonization of transport.
“We are proud to partner with the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority on our first WAGABOX® project in New Jersey, an initiative leading the way in renewable energy production for the state. This project will reduce local emissions, improve air quality, and support the circular economy. We look forward to partnering with the CMCMUA to bring this project to life.”
Guénaël Prince, Co-Founder and CEO of Waga Energy US
“The CMCMUA is advancing its commitment to the beneficial use of landfill gas by partnering with Waga Energy, Inc. and integrating their WAGABOX® technology. This collaboration is a perfect fit for the CMCMUA’s Vision of actively pursuing and implementing innovative and environmentally sustainable solid waste systems.”
Joseph V. Rizzuto, Executive Director of the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority