Laurel Highlands Landfill Methane Recovery Project

Laurel Highlands Landfill is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania near the Town of Vintondale. The landfill is owned and operated by Waste Management, Inc. (Waste Management). The project was purchased by Leaf LFG, USA in November 2008.

This high-BTU project began commercial operation in July 2006. Compression and an Air Liquide-Medal Biogaz Membrane System deliver 970 BTU gas through a 1.8-mile pipeline to a local public utility's natural gas distribution system. This plant currently produces between 1,400 and 1,500 MCF per day; production will grow over time as the landfill mass increases. Keystone operated this plant until September 30, 2009 at which time the new owner assumed operating control.

Shade Landfill Methane Recovery Project

Shade Landfill is located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania near the Town of Cairnbrook. The landfill is owned and operated by Waste Management, Inc. (Waste Management). The project was purchased by Leaf LFG, USA in November 2008.

This high-BTU project began commercial operation in September 2007. Compression and an AirLiquide-Medal Biogaz Membrane System deliver 970 BTU gas through a 12-mile pipeline to a local public utility’s natural gas distribution system. This plant currently produces between 1,700 and 1,800 MCF per day; production will grow over time as the landfill mass increases. Keystone operated this plant until September 30, 2009 at which time the new owner assumed operating control.

Southern Alleghenies Landfill Methane Recovery Project

Southern Alleghenies Landfill is located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania near the Town of Davidsville. The landfill is owned and operated by Waste Management, Inc. (Waste Management). The project was purchased by Leaf LFG, USA in November 2008.

This high-BTU project began commercial operation in September 2007. Compression and an Air Liquide-Medal Biogaz Membrane System deliver 970 BTU gas through a 2.8-mile pipeline to a local public utility’s natural gas distribution system. This plant currently produces between 1,100 and 1,200 MCF per day; production will grow over time as the landfill mass increases. Keystone operated this plant until September 30, 2009 at which time the new owner assumed operating control.

Lego V, LP Landfill Methane Recovery Project

The Lego V, LP Landfill Methane Recovery Project is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania on the Seneca Landfill owned by Vogel Holding, Inc. Keystone designed and is building this high-BTU project under contract to the owner. Compression and an Air Liquide-Medal Biogaz System will deliver 970 BTU gas to a local utility pipeline. The plant should be operational by the end of 2009.

River Birch Landfill Methane Recovery Project

The River Birch Landfill Methane Recovery Project is located in Waggaman, Louisiana on the River Birch Landfill owned and operated by River Birch, Inc. Keystone designed and is building this high-BTU project under contract to the owner. Compression and an Air Liquide-Medal Biogaz System will deliver 970 BTU gas to a local utility pipeline. The plant should be operational by the end of the first quarter of 2010.