Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority partners with Waga Energy to upgrade its landfill gas into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas (RNG) in Southern New Jersey. The Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority (CMCMUA) has selected Waga Energy, a global leader in the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) from landfills, to build, own, and operate an RNG production unit at the CMCMUA鈥檚 Secure Sanitary Landfill located on the Borough of Woodbine/Township of Upper border in southern New Jersey. The facility will use Waga Energy鈥檚 WAGABOX庐 proprietary technology to upgrade landfill gas into RNG, which will be injected into the local pipeline under a 20-year term. Waga聽Energy was selected in early 2025 following a competitive request for proposals issued by the CMCMUA.
The WAGABOX庐 unit is designed to process up to 1,000 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) of landfill gas, producing approximately 205,000 MMBtu of RNG annually. The project is expected to reduce up to 15,800 metric tons of CO鈧� equivalent emissions annually by displacing the use of fossil fuels 鈥� equivalent to avoiding the emissions associated with approximately 1.5 million gallons of diesel consumption.[1] The project supports the circular economy and provides the community with a local, reliable, and renewable energy source while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
The CMCMUA Secure Sanitary Landfill serves all sixteen municipalities within Cape May County. While the year-round population of the County is approximately 98,000 residents, the popularity of the County as a vacation destination draws additional crowds over the summer months and increases population to over 750,000. The CMCMUA Secure Sanitary Landfill accepts roughly 180,000 tons of waste annually. The landfill gas is currently utilized for power generation through a CHP engine. The RNG production will maximize the beneficial use of landfill gas generated from the degradation of waste in the landfill, while supplying renewable energy to support the decarbonization of transport.
This project has been a goal of the Authority鈥檚 for several years and the realization of such will allow for the more efficient and long-term management of landfill gas at the CMCMUA Sanitary Landfill. Through shared benefits between the parties, revenues from the project will support the Authority鈥檚 continued maintenance and investment in the landfill gas conveyance and collection system as the landfill continues to operate into the foreseeable future.
As a result of 15 years of development, Waga Energy鈥檚 patented WAGABOX庐 technology revolutionizes landfill gas upgrading by combining membrane filtration with cryogenic distillation. It maximizes the renewable energy production of landfills by ensuring the production of pipeline-quality RNG, regardless of landfill gas variations in flow rate and composition.
Gu茅na毛l Prince, Co-Founder and CEO of Waga Energy Inc., said, 鈥淲e are proud to partner with the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority on our first WAGABOX庐 project in New Jersey, an initiative leading the way in renewable energy production for the state. This project will reduce local emissions, improve air quality, and support the circular economy. We look forward to partnering with the CMCMUA to bring this project to life.鈥�
Joseph V. Rizzuto,听Executive Director of the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority, commented, 鈥淭he CMCMUA is advancing its commitment to the beneficial use of landfill gas by partnering with Waga Energy, Inc. and integrating their WAGABOX庐 technology. This collaboration is a perfect fit for the CMCMUA’s Vision of actively pursuing and implementing innovative and environmentally sustainable solid waste systems.鈥�