Landfill Gas in Brazil

The CTL Ecourbis Landfill Gas (LFG) Project, located at the Central de Tratamento de Resíduos Leste (CTL) in São Paulo, Brazil, aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by capturing and utilising methane generated from decomposing organic waste. Previously, this methane was released directly into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.

Through the installation of an advanced gas collection system with horizontal trenches, the project captures LFG and channels it via a distribution network to three high-efficiency enclosed flares for combustion. This process converts methane (a potent greenhouse gas) into carbon dioxide, thereby achieving substantial emission reductions. Additionally, part of the captured gas is supplied to consumers through a dedicated pipeline, replacing fossil fuel use, and future plans include electricity generation from the recovered gas.