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Landfill biogasLandfill biogas, which lowers greenhouse gas emissionsEmissions and offers a scalable renewable energyRenewable energy source, mainly comprises methane and carbon dioxide. This chapter looks at modern methods for extracting biogas, including well field design, gas collecting systems, and purification processes (such as membrane separation and amine scrubbing). Recent advancements in landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE)Landfill Gas-to-Energy (LFGTE) technology are highlighted in the chapter, such as Internet of Things-enabled monitoring devices and modular anaerobic digesters. Environmental benefits include reducing methane leakage, a potent greenhouse gas, and managing landfill odours, while economic benefits include generating cash through electricity and carbon creditsCarbon credits. Case studies of successful projects, like the Puente Hills Landfill in California, demonstrate the viability of landfill biogasLandfill biogas for grid injectionGrid injection and industrial purposes. With an emphasis on optimizing extraction effectiveness and integrating biogas into frameworks for the circular economyCircular economy, topics like fluctuating gas yields and regulatory compliance are also covered.

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Harvesting Biogas from Landfills for Renewable Energy, Processes for Biogas Extraction from Landfills, Advancements and Applications, Environmental and Economic Benefits

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    2026年

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  • Murat Yılmaz,
  • Mohamed A. Hassaan,
  • Ahmed El Nemr

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Landfill biogasLandfill biogas, which lowers greenhouse gas emissionsEmissions and offers a scalable renewable energyRenewable energy source, mainly comprises methane and carbon dioxide. This chapter looks at modern methods for extracting biogas, including well field design, gas collecting systems, and purification processes (such as membrane separation and amine scrubbing). Recent advancements in landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE)Landfill Gas-to-Energy (LFGTE) technology are highlighted in the chapter, such as Internet of Things-enabled monitoring devices and modular anaerobic digesters. Environmental benefits include reducing methane leakage, a potent greenhouse gas, and managing landfill odours, while economic benefits include generating cash through electricity and carbon creditsCarbon credits. Case studies of successful projects, like the Puente Hills Landfill in California, demonstrate the viability of landfill biogasLandfill biogas for grid injectionGrid injection and industrial purposes. With an emphasis on optimizing extraction effectiveness and integrating biogas into frameworks for the circular economyCircular economy, topics like fluctuating gas yields and regulatory compliance are also covered.