In the United States (US), the Waste Commission of Scott County in Iowa, Linwood Mining and Minerals, and Waga Energy announce the start-up of a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility at the Scott Area Landfill in Davenport, Iowa (IA), bringing locally sourced energy to the community and reducing on-site emissions.
France-headed Waga Energy SA, a global leader in landfill gas (LFG) to renewable natural gas (RNG) production, commissioned the facility at the Scott Area Landfill in Davenport, Iowa, via its US subsidiary, Waga Energy Inc.
The Scott Area Landfill processes around 185,000 tonnes of waste annually from 17 municipalities and Scott County. The project contributes to the fight against climate change.
The landfill is operated by the Waste Commission of Scott County on property belonging to Linwood Mining and Minerals and is leased to the Waste Commission.
We are excited about this private/public partnership tied directly to the Waste Commission’s mission of providing sustainable recycling and waste management solutions that positively impact Scott County. By capturing methane from the Scott Area Landfill and converting it into energy, we’re turning waste into a valuable resource that helps fuel our community and protect our environment, said Bryce Stalcup, Executive Director of Waste Commission of Scott County.
Proprietary WAGABOX technology
The innovative facility uses Waga Energy’s patented “WAGABOX” technology to upgrade LFG into pipeline-compliant RNG, injected directly into the MidAmerican Energy pipeline.
The facility has an installed capacity of over 205,000 MMBtu (60 GWh) of RNG per year, equivalent to the energy contained in about 1.5 million (US) gallons of diesel fuel.
Approximately 15,800 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq) emissions will be avoided annually due to the displacement of fossil fuels, as per the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Landfill Gas Energy Benefits Calculator.
Waga Energy designed, built, owns, and will operate the plant for a 20-year initial term, sharing revenue with the Waste Commission of Scott County to cover their operational expenses, and with Linwood Mining and Minerals.
At Linwood, we believe it’s our responsibility to use our resources wisely – including the land we own. We’re grateful for the forward-thinking leadership of the Waste Commission and Waga Energy in turning environmental challenges into clean energy solutions that benefit our entire region, said Mike Bush, President of Linwood Mining and Minerals.
Waga Energy will also support the Commission’s ongoing wellfield operations to optimize methane capture and maximize renewable energy production.
The commissioning of this WAGABOX unit at the Scott Area Landfill marks an important step forward for Waga Energy, the community, and the Commission. Together, we’re turning landfill gas into reliable, local energy – creating value from waste while reducing local emissions. Waga Energy is proud to support the Commission’s vision and to contribute our expertise to a project that demonstrates the power of public-private collaboration in advancing the energy transition, said Guénaël Prince, CEO of Waga Energy Inc.
