In line with its international deployment strategy, France-headed landfill gas (LFG) to renewable natural gas (RNG) technology provider Waga Energy SA has announced the opening of Waga Energy Brasil Ltda, a subsidiary in São Paulo, Brazil.
Founded in 2015 in France in the Grenoble region, Waga Energy is present in six countries in Europe and North America.
It develops, finances, and operates its proprietary WAGABOX units to produce RNG, a substitute for fossil-based natural gas, using biogas naturally generated by landfill sites.
High potential with policies and incentives in place
Brazil has approximately 3,850 landfill sites, including some equipped with collection systems for landfill gas generated by the decomposition of organic matter.
Recent regulations have encouraged operators to reduce methane emissions, a powerful greenhouse gas (GHG) on these sites.
Enacted in 2024, the “Combustível do Futuro” (Fuel of the Future) law encourages the production and use of renewable energy sources, including renewable natural gas (RNG) aka biomethane in decarbonizing the transportation sector.
It also creates certificates of guarantee of origin (CGOB) to encourage decarbonization programs.
Economic and environmental challenges
RNG addresses three economic and environmental issues for the country: reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality; increasing energy independence by reducing imports and dependency on fossil fuels; and converting waste by valorizing it into a precious energy resource.
The integration of RNG in the Brazilian energy mix is also one of the tools designed to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, signed by Brazil in September 2016.
The country is aiming for a reduction of 43 percent in its GHG emissions by 2030, incorporating 10 percent RNG in the gas network, with an initial target commitment of 1 percent in 2026.
In November 2025, Brazil will host COP 30, the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, which will convene in Belém.
We are proud to open this new subsidiary. Brazil offers great potential for the growth of our innovative industrial solution, with numerous landfill sites and significant environmental challenges. Our WAGABOX technology provides added value to landfill site managers and offers clean, local, and renewable energy for Brazilians. We are ready to take up the challenge: to support, in our own way, the country in its decarbonization goals and to contribute to its fight against climate change, said Mathieu Lefebvre, Chairman and CEO of Waga Energy Group.
Waga Energy Brasil headed by Álvaro Ferreira
Waga Energy has recruited Álvaro Ferreira to develop Waga Energy Brasil Ltda this new Brazilian subsidiary.
For almost 30 years, Álvaro Ferreira has contributed to the development of markets for industrial gas, natural gas, and renewable gas, including RNG having headed up and managed projects in Brazil, South America, and South-East Asia.
Álvaro Ferreira has held management positions with White Martins (Linde/Praxair Group) and GNLink (Lorinvest Group) in Brazil and China.
Our patented, disruptive technology has proven its potential in European and North American markets. We are equipped to offer solutions adapted to size and to Brazil’s goals in energy transition, said Álvaro Ferreira.
