Landfill Plants

Waste not, want not - turn your waste into energy.

Depending on the landfill design and its management, as well as waste composition, compaction, moisture and several other factors, thousands of landfills are available worldwide to collect and utilize this valuable energy source for power generation.

Our dedicated Jenbacher experts are available to provide personal consultation.

In our increasingly populated world, waste is unavoidable. But instead of just letting it rot, now you can put it to work in ways that actually help the environment and fuel your business at the same time. Generate heat and power with Jenbacher and Waukesha gas engines operating on captured landfill and sewage gas, reducing conventional fuel use and environmental pollutants—all while yielding high levels of efficiency.

Benefits of landfill gas power plant

  • Use waste gas as a cleaner energy source
  • Reduce tariffs by using renewable energy
  • Earn carbon credits through methane reduction
  • Yield as much as 90% efficiency for CHP systems
  • Yield up to 42-43% electrical efficiency using waste gas
  • Profit from selling excess power to the public utility grid
  • Take advantage of flexible contractual service agreements
  • Facilitate easy mobility and adjust to changing needs with low-weight containerized units
  • Operate smoothly even with fluctuations in gas composition and pressure as well as low heating value

Selected Case Studies

Mavrorachi Landfill (GRC)

Mavrorachi Landfill (GRC)

USING LANDFILL GAS FOR POWER GENERATION TO LOWER GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Sustainable HELECTOR project with Jenbacher engines in Greece wins global environmental award

Location

Thessaloniki, Greece

Installed engines

3 x J416

Electrical output

3.52 MW

Electrical efficiency

42%

Energy source

Landfill gas

Commissioned

2020
Biomont Landfill Plant (CAN)

Biomont Landfill Plant (CAN)

LANDFILL GAS-TO-ENERGY
Biomont Énergie plant converts landfill gas into energy, significantly reducing emissions in Montréal

Location

Montreal, Canada

Installed engines

3 x J612

Electrical output

4.8 MW

Thermal output

5.2 MW

Total efficiency

85%

Energy source

Landfill gas

Commissioned

2017
Gasgreen Energia (ECU)

Gasgreen Energia (ECU)

TURNING LANDFILL GAS INTO CLEAN ELECTRICITY
Innovative biogas power plant is reducing methane gas pollution in Ecuador

Location

Quito, Ecuador

Installed engines

2 x J320, 3 x J420

Electrical output

up to 5 MW

Total efficiency

39.6%

Energy source

Landfill gas

Commissioned

2016, 2017
Chengdu Chang’an (CHN)

Chengdu Chang’an (CHN)

LANDFILL GAS POWER GENERATION PROJECT
Delivers renewable, low-emission power and wins praise

Location

Chengdu, China

Installed engines

20 x J420

Electrical output

29.7 MW

Total efficiency

41.7%

Energy source

Landfill gas

Commissioned

2017, 2018
Istanbul Enerji (TUR)

Istanbul Enerji (TUR)

RENEWABLY POWERING EUROPE’S LARGEST CITY
Biomass plant in Turkey advances environmental objectives while providing 37 MW of electricity to Istanbul

Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Installed engines

26 x J420

Electrical output

36.4 MW

Electrical efficiency

41.3%

Energy source

Landfill gas

Commissioned

2021, 2022
Mavrorachi Landfill (GRC)
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Biomont Landfill Plant (CAN)
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Gasgreen Energia (ECU)
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Chengdu Chang’an (CHN)
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Istanbul Enerji (TUR)
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Mavrorachi Landfill (GRC)

Mavrorachi Landfill (GRC)

USING LANDFILL GAS FOR POWER GENERATION TO LOWER GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Sustainable HELECTOR project with Jenbacher engines in Greece wins global environmental award

Location

Thessaloniki, Greece

Installed engines

3 x J416

Electrical output

3.52 MW

Electrical efficiency

42%

Energy source

Landfill gas

Commissioned

2020
Biomont Landfill Plant (CAN)

Biomont Landfill Plant (CAN)

LANDFILL GAS-TO-ENERGY
Biomont Énergie plant converts landfill gas into energy, significantly reducing emissions in Montréal

Location

Montreal, Canada

Installed engines

3 x J612

Electrical output

4.8 MW

Thermal output

5.2 MW

Total efficiency

85%

Energy source

Landfill gas

Commissioned

2017
Gasgreen Energia (ECU)

Gasgreen Energia (ECU)

TURNING LANDFILL GAS INTO CLEAN ELECTRICITY
Innovative biogas power plant is reducing methane gas pollution in Ecuador

Location

Quito, Ecuador

Installed engines

2 x J320, 3 x J420

Electrical output

up to 5 MW

Total efficiency

39.6%

Energy source

Landfill gas

Commissioned

2016, 2017
Chengdu Chang’an (CHN)

Chengdu Chang’an (CHN)

LANDFILL GAS POWER GENERATION PROJECT
Delivers renewable, low-emission power and wins praise

Location

Chengdu, China

Installed engines

20 x J420

Electrical output

29.7 MW

Total efficiency

41.7%

Energy source

Landfill gas

Commissioned

2017, 2018
Istanbul Enerji (TUR)

Istanbul Enerji (TUR)

RENEWABLY POWERING EUROPE’S LARGEST CITY
Biomass plant in Turkey advances environmental objectives while providing 37 MW of electricity to Istanbul

Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Installed engines

26 x J420

Electrical output

36.4 MW

Electrical efficiency

41.3%

Energy source

Landfill gas

Commissioned

2021, 2022

Our experts are ready to help you!

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Need access to electricity? We’re there for you.
Want to lower your energy costs, or even sell electricity back to your local grid?

INNIO’s regional experts can help you figure out the Jenbacher solution that best meets your needs. With a free consultation, you can:

  • Explore the advantages of onsite power generation solutions for your company
  • Discover how to use economic modeling for added financial benefit
  • Get answers on the technical aspects of your project—including fuel types, feasibility studies, and equipment and balance of plant selection
  • Learn how to take advantage of regional incentive programs
  • Review the delivery options for your project: purchasing, financing, leasing, and engaging a service provider, such as ESCO or BOO
  • Find out how to meet emissions targets

Fill out the following contact form or send us an email to contact.en@innio.com. Let’s get started!

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