Lane County, in partnership with Emerald People’s Utility District (EPUD), has selected Waga Energy to build, own, operate and maintain a biomethane production unit at the Short Mountain Landfill in Eugene, Oregon. Once operational, the plant is designed to produce approximately 120 GWh of biomethane per year.
For several decades, EPUD has generated electricity from landfill gas at Short Mountain Landfill, with a capacity of 3 MW. EPUD selected Waga Energy to produce biomethane, replacing the engines currently operating on site. Lane County followed EPUD’s recommendation and selected Waga Energy, a global leader in landfill gas-to-biomethane production, to upgrade landfill gas into grid-quality biomethane at Short Mountain Landfill for an initial period of 25 years.
The plant will utilise Waga Energy’s patented WAGABOX® technology. Once operational, it will be capable of processing up to 3,200 Nm³/h of landfill gas and producing approximately 120 GWh of biomethane per year, delivered directly to the local gas network. The project is expected to reduce up to 31,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions annually through the displacement of fossil fuels, equivalent to avoiding the emissions associated with the consumption of 2.7 million gallons of diesel fuel.
“We are excited to begin a new chapter in our decades-long partnership with Emerald People’s Utility District. Working together with Waga Energy will allow us to reduce emissions from the landfill and turn those emissions into renewable fuel. It’s a win for our community and a great example of how public agencies can work together with private companies to create innovative and beneficial solutions.”
David Loveall
Lane County Commissioner
“EPUD is pleased to support this next chapter at the Short Mountain landfill. While we’re proud of the contributions we’ve made over the past three decades to generate low-cost electricity and reduce local emissions, we know that Waga Energy can take these efforts to a new level. At the same time, this transaction will protect our customers from future rate increases and allow us to focus on our core mission of providing safe, reliable, low-cost power.”
Curt Offenbacher
President of the Board of Directors, Emerald People’s Utility District (EPUD)
“We are honoured to partner with Lane County and EPUD on this project, which reflects a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and innovative energy solutions. By transforming landfill gas into high-quality biomethane, we are not only reducing local greenhouse gas emissions but also providing the community with a reliable, locally produced source of energy. This collaboration demonstrates what is possible when a public partner and a technology leader work together to advance a more sustainable future.”
Guénaël Prince
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Waga Energy Inc.
