Landfill Gas Market to Witness Exponential Growth by 2020
Landfill
gas (LFG) can be utilized for energy generation and to reduce methane
emissions in the atmosphere to translate into positive outcomes for
local communities. Landfill gas is obtained as a natural byproduct of
microbial decomposition of organic matter in landfills. Landfill gas
consists almost 50% methane, 50% percent carbon dioxide and a small
percentage of complex organic compounds and other compounds.
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Landfill
gas is utilizable for power generation as well as for piped gas. With
the ever-increasing demand for energy, landfill gas plays a
significant role in fulfilling the energy demand-supply gap.
Municipal solid waste (MSW) account for a significant amount of
landfill gas generation through the degradation of solid waste in
landfills.
The
global landfill gas market can be segmented by geography and end
user.
The
report’s overview section presents a detailed qualitative analysis
of drivers, challenges, and trends that exist in this market. Some
other features of the report include: Competitive overview, market
attractiveness analysis, Porter’s five forces analysis, and
representation of market shares of key players in the market.
Furthermore, new market entrants benefit from the list of
recommendations that are a part of the report.
The
report has been prepared using primary and secondary sources and
standard analytical tools to present an accurate assessment of the
global landfill gas market. Analysts have described the vendor
landscape of the market at length including the bargaining power of
suppliers and buyers.
Global
Landfill Gas Market: Drivers and Restraints
The
top driver of the landfill gas market includes the ever-increasing
demand for energy combined with the demand for reduced cost of
energy. Landfill gas can be directly used in process heater and
boiler dryers, infrared heaters, pipeline quality gas, leachate
evaporation, and electricity generation. Waste composition, oxygen,
temperature, physical geometry, and time duration of waste disposal
are some of the parameters that decide the quality of the gas.
Landfill gas is directly utilizable for boilers where it can replace
natural gas. It is also used for heating infrared heaters and for
providing power for energy intensive processes.
Landfill
gas has other distinguishable properties as well. It can be changed
into high calorific gas by lowering carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and
oxygen content. These gases can be further used for industrial and
commercial undertakings.
Landfill
gas is utilizable for power generation for commercial and industrial
needs depending on the quantity available. Due to their low cost and
high efficiency, landfill gases are extensively used in internal
combustion engines. Landfill gas can deliver an electrical efficiency
from 42% to 90% if heat and power are combined.
However,
the landfill gas market faces certain growth impediments as well.
Moisture essential at a certain level for the survival of bacteria
for the decomposition of organic waste is a major challenge for the
market. The drop in moisture level leads to retarded biological
processes that are associated with biological decomposition.
Nevertheless,
the increasing use of landfill gas for energy generation and the
availability of municipal solid waste in abundance will extend new
opportunities for players in this market.
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Global
Landfill Gas Market: Regional Outlook
The
global landfill gas market is analyzed by the regional segments of
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World.
Major
Companies Mentioned in Report
Some
of the leading players in the global landfill gas market include
Geotech, BioGasclean A/S, PLK Technologies Inc., AFCO Energy Inc.,
Landfill Systems Ltd., Highland Energy (N.S.) Inc., and International
Biofuels Corp among others.
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