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CTR Agreste
This CTR Agreste landfill is located in Craíbas city, Alagoas state, Brazil and generates electricity through landfill gas from the decomposition of solid waste.
Sector
Sanitary Landfill
23500
Standards
Description
The project activity consists of capturing, burning and generating electricity through the use of landfill gas produced under anaerobic conditions at the CTR Agreste landfill. Power plant is installed to produce electricity, using part of the electricity for self-consumption and the other part exported to the grid. The landfill gas power plant has a installed capacity of 3.4 MW. The capture and collection systems and flare station consist of a network of pipelines and a flare station, equipped with an open flare, centrifugal blowers and all other subsystems and supporting mechanical and electrical accessories necessary to operate the system. To ensure efficient landfill gas capture and maximum quality, compaction and coverage of waste are carried out daily, as well as the connection of vertical drains.
The Project is in the process of being registered with Gold Standard.
Benefits (SDG)
4 – Quality education
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.