Landfill-To-Fuel Systems

Landfill-to-fuel systems are gaining traction as organizations seek ways to reduce methane emissions while creating alternative energy sources. OPAL Fuels and GFL Environmental are advancing two renewable natural gas facilities that will capture methane generated by decomposing waste at landfill sites and convert it into transportation fuel. The projects are designed to produce enough renewable natural gas to support approximately 800 heavy-duty trucking vehicles, helping expand access to lower-carbon fuel options in the freight sector.

By transforming landfill emissions into a usable energy resource, the facilities create value from waste streams that would otherwise contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. The approach also connects waste management infrastructure with transportation energy needs through OPAL Fuels' distribution network. As fleet operators search for cost-effective alternatives to diesel, renewable natural gas could play a growing role in supporting transportation decarbonization efforts while improving the utilization of existing waste resources and energy infrastructure

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