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A Renewable and Clean Alternative to Natural Gas<\/h2>

Biomethane is the renewable substitute for fossil natural gas. Composed of methane (CH\u2084), it offers equivalent energy performance and calorific value to conventional natural gas, while significantly reducing the carbon footprint of your operations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Biomethane is obtained by purifying biogas produced from the anaerobic (oxygen-free) decomposition of organic matter. This process occurs naturally in swamps, rice paddies, wastewater treatment plants, or landfill sites, and can also be triggered artificially in digesters fed with organic residues (slurry, manure, agricultural or agro-industrial waste). Biomethane production thus enables the valorization of waste to locally produce renewable energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with its treatment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The chemical composition of biomethane is identical to fossil natural gas, allowing it to be blended into existing distribution and transport networks. It can also be compressed and used as fuel in vehicles (bioCNG) or ships.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Measurable Reduction of Carbon Footprint <\/h2>

Combustion of biomethane, like natural gas, emits carbon dioxide (CO\u2082). However, the CO\u2082 released from biomethane combustion is biogenic: it originates from the degradation of organic matter, not from fossil carbon extracted from deposits buried for millions of years. This is referred to as the \u201cshort carbon cycle,\u201d as opposed to the \u201clong cycle\u201d of fossil carbon.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This\u00a0difference\u00a0is\u00a0reflected\u00a0in the\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>emission\u00a0factor<\/strong>, expressed in grams of CO\u2082 \u00a0equivalent per kWh. For biomethane injected into the grid and consumed for residential or commercial use in France, this factor is 23.4 g CO\u2082 -eq\/kWh LHV, compared with 216 g CO\u2082 -eq\/kWh LHV for fossil natural gas. Biomethane produced by WAGABOX\u00ae units in France has an emission factor of 16.52 g CO\u2082 -eq\/kWh LHV, a level comparable to renewable electricity sources.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The WAGABOX\u00ae process also reliably and cost-effectively reduces fugitive methane emissions at landfill sites, which are potent contributors to global warming (methane\u2019s warming potential is up to 80 times higher than CO\u2082). Due to the lack of a reliable measurement <\/span>methodology<\/span>, this impact is currently not included in the emissions savings reported by Waga Energy.\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Certified Green Value and Traceability<\/h2>

Various certification mechanisms allow buyers to recognize biomethane purchases in their environmental reporting and obtain regulatory or\u00a0compliance\u00a0benefits.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In Europe, Waga Energy\u2019s biomethane is ISCC\u00a0EU-certified (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification), verifying compliance with sustainability and greenhouse gas reduction criteria defined in the\u00a0<\/span>EU RED<\/b><\/span>\u00a0directive<\/b><\/span>. This certification provides access to EU\u00a0ETS\u00a0quota exemptions, transport\u00a0quotas\u00a0or carbon tax reductions, depending on national regulations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In France,\u202fWaga\u202fEnergy\u202fwas\u202fthe first\u202fcompany\u202fto issue\u202fBiogas\u202fProduction Certificates (<\/span>CPB<\/b><\/span>),\u202fcertifying\u202fthe green value of the\u202fgas\u202fand\u202fallowing\u202fthem\u202fto\u202fbe\u202ftraded\u202findependently\u202fof the\u202fmolecule.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In\u00a0North America, biomethane produced by Waga Energy qualifies\u00a0as a cellulosic\u00a0biofuel\u00a0under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)\u00a0in the\u00a0United-States.\u00a0It generates credits, the D3 RINs, that are\u00a0purchased\u00a0by obligated parties\u00a0to\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0renewable fuels\u00a0incorporation\u00a0into\u00a0transport activities.\u00a0Biomethane\u00a0produced by Waga energy also qualifies for the generation of Renewable Thermal Certificates (RTC), a\u00a0traceability\u00a0tool used to\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0to a final user\u00a0the characteristics of the\u00a0biomethane\u00a0has consumed. Finally, biomethane produced by Waga Energy\u00a0qualifies\u00a0under the Canadian Clean Fuel Regulation for the generation of\u00a0Compliance Unit for emissions reduction in\u00a0the transportation sector.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Waga Energy can commercialize biomethane with or without associated certificates, depending on the buyer\u2019s needs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The WAGABOX\u00ae delivers the highest project energy recovery performance from waste to pipeline.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

High Volume Predictability<\/h2>

AGA offers the highest standards of biomethane supply reliability and production predictability, based on two key strengths. First, with 32 operating sites achieving more than 95% uptime using the same proven technology, WAGA has\u00a0<\/span><\/span>demonstrated<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>consistent performance across a wide range of landfill gas qualities and operating conditions. Our standardized and industrialized approach also enables faster deployment, streamlined installation, and continuous cost optimization. Second, WAGA\u00a0<\/span><\/span>benefits<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>from strong feedstock security through predictable landfill gas intake and long-term gas rights agreements, typically secured for periods of 10 to 20 years.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Competitive Price <\/h2>

Landfill gas-based biomethane benefits from a structural cost advantage, as no dedicated anaerobic digester is\u00a0<\/span><\/span>required<\/span>\u2014the biological decomposition process naturally takes place within the landfill. This reduces upfront capital expenditures and production costs, allowing RNG to be supplied at a competitive and attractive price over the long term.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Alternative to Fossil Gas<\/h4>

Landfill\u2011based RNG<\/strong> has the same properties and performance as fossil natural gas, but with a lower carbon footprint, making it an effective solution to decarbonize energy use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Climate and Environmental Benefits<\/h4>

By capturing landfill methane and upgrading it into RNG, emissions are drastically reduced (up to 90%), turning a powerful greenhouse gas into low\u2011carbon energy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Economic Impact<\/h4>

RNG from landfill sites supports the circular economy<\/strong>, reduces dependence on fossil imports, and comes with recognized certifications that create regulatory, fiscal, and market value for buyers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5079,"template":"","wagahub_category":[105,102],"wagahub_tag":[109],"class_list":["post-4840","wagahub","type-wagahub","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","wagahub_category-our-expertise","wagahub_category-understanding-biogas","wagahub_tag-secondary-expertise"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWaga Hub | Centre d'expertise gaz de d\u00e9charge & biom\u00e9thane | Waga Energy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explorez le Waga Hub : \u00e9tudes de cas, guides d'experts et analyses de march\u00e9 sur le gaz de d\u00e9charge, le biom\u00e9thane et le gaz naturel renouvelable.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" 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