A CARBON CLEAR PROJECT
PROJECT SUMMARY
Methane Capture
from Landfill, Chile
Source of Greenhouse Gas Reduction:
This project captures and destroys methane gas - a powerful greenhouse gas. The
methane is collected from two large landfills in central Chile and flared to prevent
its release into the atmosphere, producing significant emission reductions.
Project Location
Valparaíso Region, Chile
Type of Project
Why We Like It:
Methane Gas Capture
Currently, most landfill gas in Chile is released into the atmosphere without any
treatment or control. This project showcases methane capture technology and the
great emission reductions that can be achieved with it, with no negative impact on
the environment.
Emission Reductions
11,000 tCO2e
Furthermore, this project will make additional emission savings in its second phase
by using the captured methane as a source of energy for electricity, displacing the
use of fossil fuels.
The project creates a number of social contributions to Chile’s overall sustainable
development. As a result of methane capture the risk of potential fire or explosion
is significantly reduced. It also avoids the bad odors associated with air pollution,
and employs local staff to manage the methane capture operations.
Independent Assurance:
This project complies with the additionality criteria established by the Clean
Development Mechanism. With its high up-front investment costs, it is unlikely it
would have happened without money from the sale of carbon offset credits.
The carbon offset credits have been verified by an accredited third party auditor
and are Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) certified.
Project in Brief
Emission reductions achieved
by capturing and flaring landfill
methane gas
Promotes new technology and
transfer of knowledge
Provides local employment and
reduces risk of landfill explosions
and odour