Feasibility study – LFG utilization Rivne MSW Landfill, Ukraine

Objective: to perform an assessment of the Landfill site and amount of LFG available and the options for the LFG utilization at Rivne MSW Landfill

Activities: evaluation of the LFG quality and availability through a pump test; evaluation of the technical and economical options for the implementing of full-scale system of LFG recovery and utilization; evaluation of the available LFG utilization options, including flaring, electricity generation and direct use.

Place of implementation: Rivne MSW Landfill, Ukraine

Execution period: 2009-2010

Project financing: Environmental Protection Agency, United States of America (US EPA); Methane to Markets Partnership (M2M)

Main project parameters

Number of wells:	3 wells and 6 probes
Average LFG flow rate:	27.8 m3/hour
Average CH4 content in LFG:	38.8 %
Expected GHG emission reductions:	2.5-2.6 th. t СО2-eq
Total project cost:	$3 522377 flaring option $4 463306 CHP option
Utilization of LFG:	Flaring Combined heat and power generation