New LaunchMay 14, 2026, 04:37 PM
Casella & Waga Energy Open RNG Facility; 610K MMBtu Annual Capacity
AI Summary
Casella Waste Systems and Waga Energy celebrated the opening of their Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production facility at the Chemung County Landfill in Elmira, New York. The facility, operational since January 2026, leverages Waga Energy's WAGABOX® technology to convert landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG, which is injected into the Valley Energy network. Designed to produce up to 610,000 MMBtu annually and avoid over 47,000 tons of CO₂-equivalent emissions, the project aligns with Casella's strategy to partner for RNG development. Waga Energy funded and will operate the facility for 20 years, with both companies sharing revenue.
Key Highlights
- Casella Waste Systems and Waga Energy opened a new RNG production facility at Chemung County Landfill.
- The facility has been successfully producing Renewable Natural Gas since January 2026.
- It is designed to generate up to 610,000 MMBtu of renewable gas annually.
- The facility is expected to avoid over 47,000 tons of CO₂-equivalent emissions each year.
- Projected to produce 340,000 MMBtu in its first year, equivalent to 2.4 million gallons of diesel fuel.
- Waga Energy funded construction and will own and operate the facility for 20 years.
- Casella and Waga Energy will share the revenue generated from RNG sales.