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Landfill gas is a complex mixture of biogas, air and volatile organic compounds, mainly composed of methane and carbon dioxide. Converting it into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is a major technical challenge, requiring a thorough understanding of its characteristics in order to optimize injection into natural gas networks.
RNG is a renewable substitute for natural gas, produced from organic waste, and plays a crucial role in the energy transition. Its production and injection into gas networks help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while contributing to the decarbonization of the economy.
The virtual tour of the WAGABOX® unit illustrates the process of transforming landfill gas into RNG, detailing each stage from the waste cells to the point of injection into the gas network. It highlights the technical innovations used to maximize the efficiency and minimize the environmental impact of this technology.
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), also known as “biomethane,” is a renewable alternative to fossil natural gas. Primarily composed of methane (CH₄), RNG is produced by upgrading biogas generated through the fermentation of organic matter.
Biogas
Biogas is a mixture of methane (CH₄) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) produced by the fermentation of organic matter in an anaerobic environment. To convert it into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), the methane must be separated from the carbon dioxide.
Landfill Gas
Landfill gas is generated naturally as organic matter breaks down at landfill sites. It consists of biogas, air (oxygen and nitrogen), and various other pollutants in varying proportions.
Methane
Methane (CH₄) is a highly combustible gas found in both natural gas and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). It is also a potent greenhouse gas, with atmospheric concentrations more than doubling over the past two centuries. (Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
Natural Gas
A fossil-based hydrocarbon gas mixture consisting primarily of methane. Extracted by drilling, this fossil gas is used as a source of energy (for heating or as fuel for vehicles).
Our commitments
Waga Energy is committed to promoting sustainable solutions for converting landfill gas into biomethane, while reducing environmental impact and contributing to the energy transition. The company emphasizes innovation, social responsibility and respect for ethical standards in its operations.
Visit our Investors page
Waga Energy’s dedicated investor page presents the company as a key player in the valorization of landfill gas into RNG, highlighting its growth and commitment to the energy transition. It provides financial information, annual reports, and resources for investors interested in its sustainable and innovative business model.
Publications
Discover the contributions of our experts through a selection of specialized articles. In this section, we share the analyses, perspectives and innovations developed by our team to promote landfill gas recovery and support the energy transition. Explore our publications to better understand the challenges and advances in our sector.
Converting Landfill Gas into Renewable Natural Gas : Waga Energy’s Mission to Make RNG Available for All
by Waga Energy
The upgrading of a variable quality landfill biogas to biomethane – feedback from the operation of several upgrading units
by Giulia Barina, Theodore Denoun, Oussama Belkacemi, Antonio Trueba, Marco Venturini, Edoardo Trottini
“El biometano es imprescindible en el mix renovable de España”
Published by RETEMA, Revista Técnica de Medio Ambiante
From Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas – Waga Energy’s First RNG Unit in Canada
by Javier Rodriguez
Turning Landfill Gas into Renewable Natural Gas: Waga Energy and Steuben County’s Vision to Make RNG Accessible to All
by Estelle Morgenstern