Waga Energy to Build Oregon RNG Facility, Deliver Gas to Local Pipeline
Waga Energy has been selected to develop a renewable natural gas facility at the Short Mountain Landfill in Eugene, Oregon, converting landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG and replacing existing power generation at the site.
(P&GJ) — Lane County and Emerald People’s Utility District (EPUD) have selected Waga Energy to develop a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Short Mountain Landfill in Eugene, Oregon, replacing existing landfill-gas-to-power operations with pipeline-quality RNG production.
Under the agreement, Waga Energy will build, own, operate and maintain the RNG unit for an initial 25-year term. Once operational, the facility is expected to produce approximately 407,000 MMBtu of RNG per year, delivering the gas directly into a local natural gas pipeline.
EPUD has generated electricity from landfill gas at the site for decades, operating a 3-MW power plant at Short Mountain Landfill. The new project transitions the site from power generation to RNG production, upgrading landfill gas to pipeline specifications using Waga Energy’s patented WAGABOX technology.
The plant will be capable of processing up to 2,000 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) of landfill gas and producing about 407,000 MMBtu (approximately 120 GWh) of RNG annually. According to project estimates, the facility could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 31,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent per year, comparable to eliminating emissions from roughly 2.7 million gallons of diesel fuel.
“We are honored 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 renewable natural gas, we’re not only reducing local greenhouse gas emissions but also providing the community with a reliable, locally produced source of energy. This collaboration demonstrates what’s possible for a local community when a public partner and a technology leader work together to advance a more sustainable future,” said Guénaël Prince, Co-Founder and CEO of Waga Energy Inc.