Waga Energy, a global leader in renewable natural gas production from landfills, has partnered with Steuben County, covering 1,397 square miles with a population of approximately 94,000, to produce renewable natural gas at the Steuben County Landfill in Bath, New York. The RNG is injected into the Corning Natural Gas System, with operations commencing on March 15th at the WAGABOX® unit.

This facility is set to deliver up to 207,000 MMBtu (60 GWh) of RNG annually into the Corning Natural Gas network, effectively replacing fossil-derived fuels and supplying the equivalent of 4,000 households annually with clean, local, and renewable energy. This initiative is estimated to avoid approximately 13,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions per year.

Steuben County marks the first municipality in the United States to utilise Waga Energy’s WAGABOX® facility for landfill gas upgrading, showcasing 15 years of development in RNG technology. The WAGABOX® technology maximises renewable energy production from landfills, producing pipeline-quality RNG irrespective of landfill gas variations in flow rate and nitrogen concentration. With 20 WAGABOX® units currently operational worldwide and 14 more under construction, Waga Energy continues to lead in RNG production.

Under a 20-year landfill gas rights agreement with Steuben County, Waga Energy will operate and maintain the WAGABOX® unit, generating revenues by selling RNG to a private off-taker through a purchase agreement. The generated revenue will be shared with the county.

Christopher Brewer, deputy county manager of Steuben County, expressed excitement about the partnership, highlighting the environmental benefits it brings to the citizens of Steuben County. Guénaël Prince, CEO of Waga Energy Inc. (USA), praised Steuben County for its innovative approach and trust in Waga Energy’s technology.

Mike German, CEO of Corning Natural Gas, emphasised the importance of accepting renewable natural gas into the distribution system, stressing its role in reducing carbon footprints and advancing towards a more sustainable future.