When organic materials decompose in certain conditions –humidity, temperature and limited availability of oxygen- a biogas rich in methane is generated. This is one of the several types of gases that Guascor engines can use as fuel.

Landfill biogas: This is naturally originated as a consequence of the decomposition of the organic waste present at our landfills. This biogas is collected by wells and channeling systems through which the biogas is directed to the measuring and regulating station. There, it is cleaned up and dehumidified.

After this treatment, the biogas is fed to Guascor gensets. As in other industrial applications, the electricity generated in the engine can be exported to a national or regional grid, it can be used for self-consumption of the plant or both at the same time. It will depend on the amount of gas generated and the genset capacity installed. In any case, if there is an excess of biogas, this is burned by a flair.

Currently Guascor installations similar to the one described above are operating in numerous national and international landfill sites: Europe, South America, and the United States.