In France, landfill gas to renewable natural gas technology supplier Waga Energy SA has announced that its WAGABOX unit installed at the l'Albié landfill in Monflanquin has begun operations and is now injecting RNG into the local grid.
The project, spearheaded by Biogaz Monflanquin—a joint venture between Valorizon and SEM Avergies— marks a major milestone in the energy transition for local communities across this region of Southwestern France.
The Monflanquin landfill, which processes nearly 30,000 tonnes of waste annually, has become a vital link in the local circular economy, transforming waste into a high-value energy resource.
Utilizing the patented WAGABOX technology developed by Waga Energy, the landfill gas (LFG) emitted by decomposing waste buried at the landfill is now recovered as biomethane aka renewable natural gas (RNG), a renewable substitute for fossil-based natural gas.
The RNG is injected directly into the local natural gas distribution network to supply residential and commercial customers across the region.
Our slogan—our waste is a resource—takes on its full meaning here. By recovering biogas from landfill waste to produce local renewable energy, we are creating value for the community while consolidating the resources necessary for our public service mission. This project aligns with our local economic development goals and environmental commitments through the production of clean, sustainable energy, said Ludovic Biasotto, President of Valorizon.
Local and regional support
The project received financial support from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region as part of the Néo Terra roadmap, aimed at accelerating concrete energy transition solutions.
This regional backing was instrumental in the operational launch of the LFG recovery unit.
The local energy authority Territoire d’Énergie also supported Valorizon and SEM Avergies through its program dedicated to expanding the RNG sector and achieving renewable gas energy independence for the region.
The partnership between SEM Avergies and the waste management union Valorizon has enabled the establishment of a renewable energy production unit, in line with our shared goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening the territory’s energy autonomy. I would like to commend the commitment of Waga Energy, whose rigor, technical expertise, and adherence to deadlines demonstrate the strength of a French player that has become a global benchmark in its field, said Pascal de Sermet, CEO of SEM Avergies.
The WAGABOX unit will produce approximately 41,000 MMBtu (12 GWh) of RNG per annum, equivalent to the average consumption of 2,000 local households.
This production will prevent the emission of approximately 3,200 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2eq) into the atmosphere annually by substituting RNG for fossil natural gas.
The startup of this WAGABOX unit just thirteen months after the contract signing demonstrates the industrial expertise of our teams. We are delighted with this collaboration with Valorizon and Avergies, local players committed to renewable energy, with whom we work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Thanks to our partners’ engagement and WAGABOX technology, the Monflanquin landfill now supplies the region with local, decarbonized energy, concluded Mathieu Lefebvre, CEO of Waga Energy.
