L A N D F I L L  B I O G A S

We are currently operating a 1.4 MW phase one landfill gas utilization facility which was established in March 2009. Using modular power plant design we demonstrate today a viable commercial approach of waste conversion to electricity for small to medium size landfill gas system demonstrations. Phase two involves advanced compression & storage for transportation fuel along with thermal waste heat recovery which is in the design process at this time.

 

The waste to energy process starts with the existing landfill under the supervision of the Regional District of Nanaimo. The landfill gas supply is sent through the flare station to manage any irregular amounts of landfill gas being removed from the landfill site. The gas conditioner cleans landfill gas of contaminates, brings gas to operating temperature and pressure, and regulates gas flow. This flow is combusted through our GE Jenbacher engines, running the induction generators and producing 633 kW per engine. From here the electricity is sold to BC Hydro through the grid.

 Our business model uses distributed modular units that can be changed out or coupled with other modules to effectively match fluctuating landfill gas outputs. We plan and design for components to be sized, integrated, and standardized for expansion and contraction as the feedstock supply curve changes.  Each utilization facility with electrical technology modules are designed to reach optimal results based on commercial viability depending on the regulations and policies in place at the time.