Landfill Gas-to-Energy Plant Exceeds Expected Annual Revenue
City of Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (News Release) – When the Corpus Christi Renewables, LLC landfill-gas-to-energy plant opened one year ago this week, the City of Corpus Christi projected its annual revenue to be over $1 million. However, the revenue has quadrupled due to the advanced technology utilized at this facility, which converts landfill gas into clean, renewable natural gas.
In its inaugural year, the plant, built by Morrow Energy, generated over $4.6 million for the City while saving an estimated $230,000 in operating and maintenance costs for active and closed landfills.
“This innovative project not only helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also converts waste byproducts into valuable energy resources,” said Assistant Director of Disposal and Compliance Philip Aldridge. “By transforming landfill gas into clean, renewable natural gas, the City is making significant progress toward sustainability and environmental responsibility.”
The plant offers various benefits, such as lower emissions and reduced methane release into the atmosphere. Instead of burning methane through a flare, the plant provides clean methane, which is transformed into renewable energy and integrated into the energy grid, creating additional revenue for the City. The decrease in emissions from this facility is comparable to taking 83,000 cars off the road.
The City of Corpus Christi recently reached another milestone by completing a pipeline connecting the J.C. Elliott Landfill to the Cefé Valenzuela Landfill. This pipeline captures methane gases from the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station. It transports the gases to the Cefé Valenzuela Landfill for purification, producing renewable natural gas that can be sold to a local natural gas pipeline.
This initiative supports broader efforts to provide economic advantages through natural gas sales and reinforces the City’s dedication to environmental stewardship and future green initiatives.
Moreover, the plant has become an educational resource, where students can witness the daily functions of a working gas plant firsthand. Solid Waste Services has organized tours for regional colleges and universities, illustrating how the facility operates and the processes involved in cleaning methane and converting it into renewable energy.
