Webinar: New Renewable Natural Gas Projects by LMOP Partners in Texas and New York
On November 12, 2024, LMOP hosted a webinar with presentations about two recently developed landfill gas (LFG)-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) projects in Texas and New York. For each project, the public landfill owner and private developer provided their perspectives on the development process and lessons learned.
The presentations were followed by a question-and-answer session. The presentation slides (in PDF format) are provided below as well as a recording of the webinar.
The City of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Morrow Energy presented on their collaboration for a project that converts LFG from the open Cefé Valenzuela Landfill into RNG and is planned to also use LFG from the closed J.C. Elliott Landfill. The RNG plant, with a design capacity of 4,000 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) inlet LFG, has doubled the amount of methane being captured at the open site. Corpus Christi provided a landfill owner’s perspective on the project from conception to completion including lessons learned, while Morrow Energy discussed how they accomplished bringing this project online in only six months.
Waga Energy and Steuben County, New York, presented on their partnership in developing an RNG project utilizing 1,000 scfm of LFG from the New Bath Landfill. This project employs the first WAGABOX® unit online in the United States and is also the first 1,000-scfm RNG project in the country using low-pressure cryogenic technology. Commissioned in March 2024, the project will inject more than 200,000 million British thermal units (MMBtu) of RNG into the Corning Natural Gas system annually. The speakers highlighted the complexities of RNG project development and its impacts on landfill operations, while showcasing the potential for RNG projects at medium-sized landfills.
LMOP does not endorse or promote any one Partner over another, but rather shares information about technologies and innovations that are of interest to the LFG energy industry. Furthermore, EPA does not accept any responsibility for the opinions, ideas, data or products presented by non-EPA parties, or guarantee the validity of the information provided.
Speakers:
Philip Aldridge | Assistant Director of Solid Waste | City of Corpus Christi, Texas – Philip has 15 years of experience in the solid waste industry, working for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, a non-hazardous solid waste facility and municipal government. He has been in his current position with the city of Corpus Christi since 2019. Philip holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas State University in Hydrology and Water Resources Science.
Paul Morrow | Owner | Morrow Energy – Paul is the Founder and President of Morrow Energy, with more than 30 years of experience in the natural gas industry. As President, he spearheads strategic planning, development and management, positioning the company as a leader in RNG. He gained hands-on experience in facility construction while earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from Texas Tech University.
Peter Smith | Vice President of Operations | Morrow Energy – Peter joined the Morrow team in 2016. He oversees field and plant engineering as well as operations and is integral in maintaining average plant runtimes above 98 percent. Peter holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Professional Engineer license.
Steve Orcutt | Assistant Commissioner of Solid Waste Operations | Steuben County, New York – Steve has more than 30 years of experience in the environmental, health and safety industry. He has served in his current position with the County since 2003. In addition to his responsibilities with landfill operations, Steve also oversaw the development of both the LFG electricity and LFG-to-RNG facilities at the New Bath Landfill. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hazardous Materials Management from the University of Findlay, Ohio.
Jason Pennypacker | Project Development Director | Waga Energy – Jason is a recognized LFG energy expert and has spent the better part of his career supporting landfills. He has been involved in the development or upgrading of ten RNG facilities in the United States, ranging from 1,500 to 8,000 scfm, and is responsible for adapting the WAGABOX® technology to U.S. standards. Jason holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science from Texas A&M University.
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