Lead paragraph
Target Indicator: 50% methane capture from the landfill by 2026.
31Increase landfill gas capture from the Saskatoon Landfill.
Progress
Work is proceeding
- Not started
- Initiated
- Development
- Implementation
- Operations
- Complete
Progress Update
Landfill Gas projects completed in 2023 include the addition of a second blower to improve system reliability and increase uptime, and the installation of a second smaller flare to allow for increased LFG destruction. Planned work in 2024 includes the drilling of 16 new LFG collection wells to increase LFG collection capacity.
Past Progress on this Action
Report: 1/1/2021 – 12/31/2021
2021 Climate Action Progress Report
Progress Update
Feasibility study and design contract for landfill gas expansion awarded and work began. Capture wells installed in 2020 and began producing and more are planned. Wastewater treatment plant biogas being used for heating to offset natural gas usage.
Tasks
What's left to do?
- 12/31/2024
Additional expansion and/or upgrades to meet remaining targets
- 1/1/2028
Next steps beyond 2034 agreement expiration
Responsible party: WWO
What are we doing?
- 12/31/2023
New engine addition
Responsible party: SL&P
- 12/31/2023
Landfill gas expansion
Responsible party: WWO
- 12/31/2023
Landfill gas Plant upgrade
Responsible party: WWO
Responsible party: WWO