Voell Chris

LANDFILL BIOGAS ENERGY PROJECTS AND THE METHANE TO MARKETS PARTNERSHIP

Voell Chris, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, USA

Landfill biogas energy projects are currently in place at over 1,100 landfills worldwide — with almost 400 projects on line in the United States alone. Landfill biogas energy is a proven technology that has been used for electricity production, alternate fuel for industrial applications, production of pipeline quality gas, and other niche applications such as greenhouses. The projects provide numerous energy, environmental and economic benefits.
The Methane to Markets Partnership is an action-oriented initiative that will reduce global methane emissions to enhance economic growth, promote energy security, improve the environment, and reduce greenhouse gases. Other benefits include improving safety and improving local air quality. The initiative focuses on cost-effective, near-term methane recovery and use as a clean energy source. It will be done internationally through collaboration between developed countries, developing countries, and countries with economies in transition — together with strong participation from the private sector. The Methane to Markets Partnership initially targets three major methane sources: landfills, underground coal mines, and natural gas and oil systems. Ukraine is one of 14 Founding Partner countries that formed the Methane to Markets Partnership.
This presentation will look at landfill biogas opportunities in Ukraine, and how they can be developed to take advantage of the energy resource, reduce local pollution, enhance economic development, and realize greenhouse gas reduction benefits. It has been estimated that there are dozens of landfills in Ukraine that are good candidates for landfill biogas energy projects. The presentation will explore the technologies and techniques that have been employed to develop successful landfill biogas energy projects in the United States and the world. The presentation will include information on technology applications, economics, and project planning. The presentation will also provide an overview of the Methane to Markets Partnership, and what advances have been made in the first year of the Partnership, as well as informing participants on how to become involved in the Partnership.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) is a voluntary assistance and partnership program that promotes the use of landfill gas as a renewable, green energy source. LMOP has assisted in the development of over 200 landfill biogas energy projects. By preventing emissions of methane (a powerful greenhouse gas) through the development of landfill biogas energy projects, LMOP helps businesses, countries, energy providers, and communities protect the environment and build a sustainable future. Methane is the second most abundant greenhouse gas from human activities, contributing 16% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. Over the past two centuries, methane concentrations in the atmosphere have more than doubled. Methane is also a source of energy similar to natural gas.

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Voell Chris, Program Manager, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Landfill Methane Outreach Program, USEPA (6207J), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460. Phone: (202) 343-9406. Fax: (202) 343-2202. E-mail: voell.christopherdogepa.gov

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