In the United States (US), the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority (CMCMUA) has selected Waga Energy, a global leader in the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) from landfills, to build, own, and operate an RNG production unit at the CMCMUA’s Secure Sanitary Landfill located in the Borough of Woodbine/Township of Upper Border in southern New Jersey.
The facility will use Waga Energy’s “WAGABOX” proprietary technology to upgrade landfill gas (LFG) into biomethane, aka renewable natural gas (RNG), which will be injected into the local pipeline under a 20-year term.
Waga Energy was selected in early 2025 following a competitive request for proposals issued by the CMCMUA.
The WAGABOX unit is designed to process up to 1,000 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) of landfill gas, producing approximately 205,000 MMBtu of RNG annually.
The project is expected to reduce up to 15,800 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq) emissions annually by displacing the use of approximately 1.5 million gallons of fossil diesel, as calculated on the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Landfill Gas Energy Benefits Calculator.
The project supports the circular economy and provides the community with a local, reliable, and renewable energy source while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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, said Guénaël Prince, Co-Founder and CEO of Waga Energy.
Gas-to-grid
The CMCMUA Secure Sanitary Landfill serves all sixteen municipalities within Cape May County, and accepts roughly 180,000 tonnes of waste annually.
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 the population to over 750,000.
The LFG 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.
This project has been a goal of the Authority for several years, and the realization of such will allow for the more efficient and long-term management of LFG at the CMCMUA Sanitary Landfill.
Through shared benefits between the parties, revenues from the project will support the Authority’s continued maintenance and investment in the LFG conveyance and collection system as the landfill continues to operate into the foreseeable future.
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, said Joseph V. Rizzuto, Executive Director of the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority.
