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El Molle – Landfill gas (biogás) Capture Project

This landfill is located in Valparaíso city, Chile and generates electricity through landfill gas from the decomposition of solid waste.

Sector

Sanitary Landfill

53000

Annual Generation of Credits

SDG

    ** Sustainable Development Goals

    Standards

      Description

      The El Molle landfill is located 7 km from the city of Valparaíso, which is the third most populous city in Chile. The landfill is suitable for the management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and is the most important landfill in the region. The landfill belongs to the city of Valparaíso and was granted under a 23-year public concession. The power generation plant project came into operation in 2015 with an installed capacity of 4.5 MW (3 x 1.5 MW).

      The Project is registered under United Nations (UNFCCC) and is in the process of registering under Gold Standard.

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      Benefits (SDG)

      7 – Renewable energy generation

      8 - Promotion of sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all

      13 – Greenhouse gas emission reductions

       The project also allows integration with the local community, giving lectures and courses on issues related to basic sanitation, climate change and renewable energy.

      The project contributes to generation of jobs and revenue for the municipality through the payment of taxes.

      Location

      Where are we

      • Pinheiros

      • São Paulo - SP

      • CEP: 05416-010

      Contacts

      • +55 (11) 2614-9383

      • +55 (11) 3549-4369

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