G2 Energy, a developer and operator of landfill gas projects that prioritize beneficial use of the gas, has selected Waga Energy, a global expert in the production of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from landfills, to develop RNG projects on two landfills owned and operated by Recology, an integrated resource recovery company providing materials collection, processing, and outreach and education to customers along the West Coast.
Under this agreement, Waga Energy will finance, build, own and operate two RNG production facilities using its patented WAGABOX庐 technology on Recology鈥檚 landfills. The first facility will be located at the Ostrom Road Landfill in Wheatland, CA, and will produce up to 420,000 MMBtu (123 GWh) annually. The second facility will be installed at the Hay Road Landfill in Vacaville, CA, and will produce up to 630,000听MMBtu (185 GWh) annually. Both projects will be interconnected with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to inject RNG into the local natural gas network.
The two facilities are expected to be commissioned in 2026 and will jointly offset approximately 70,000听tons of CO2 equivalent emissions each year[1],听equivalent to the annual emissions from around 8,500 homes鈥� energy use for one year, or equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions from almost 15,000 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven for one year.
The landfill gas from Recology鈥檚 two active landfills is currently being used to produce electricity. Upgrading the landfill gas to RNG using the WAGABOX庐 technology will increase the energy conversion efficiency, and provide a local, renewable alternative to fossil natural gas. As a result of 15 years of development, Waga Energy鈥檚 patented WAGABOX庐 technology revolutionizes landfill gas upgrading by combining membrane filtration with cryogenic distillation. It maximizes the renewable energy production of landfills by ensuring the production of pipeline-quality RNG, regardless of landfill gas variations in flow rate and composition.
鈥淎t G2 Energy, we are excited to continue our long-term partnership with Recology to find the highest and best use for this landfill gas. Making the most of this waste gas is part of our adoption of a goal of Zero Waste鈥�, said Peter Wachtell, one of the founding members of G2.
鈥淭his partnership is a win for our planet and the communities we serve, showing what鈥檚 possible when innovation meets purpose. By transforming landfill gas into RNG, we鈥檙e reducing emissions, creating clean energy, and advancing Recology鈥檚 mission to build a more sustainable future,鈥� said Recology Chief Executive Officer听Salvatore M. Coniglio. 鈥淭he completion of these projects will make significant progress towards achieving our goal to use 75% of the landfill gas we collect to generate renewable energy by 2028.鈥�
鈥淲e are thrilled to partner with G2 Energy and Recology to develop the first two WAGABOX庐 units in California that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from waste while displacing fossil fuels with a renewable and local source of energy. The RNG produced will directly contribute to California鈥檚 decarbonization goals and support the state鈥檚 energy transition. We look forward to further expanding our solution throughout California where landfills represent a significant potential for RNG production by leveraging our WAGABOX庐 technology,鈥� said Guenael Prince, CEO of Waga Energy Inc.