Landfill gas biogas plants

The biogas plant is located in the Jastrzębie-Zdrój, within the Silesian Voivodeship, at a municipal landfill site. The current installed capacity of the facility amounts to 3 MW.

Biogas is recovered from the organic waste mass deposited at the landfill through a gas collection system comprising extraction wells, gas headers, collection stations, condensate traps and a blower system.

The biogas treatment process uses advanced technology based on a gas dryer (chiller) and activated carbon filters. The gas is first routed to the chiller, where its temperature is reduced and moisture is removed, and subsequently passed through filters that eliminate contaminants such as hydrogen sulfide and volatile organic compounds.

Improved biogas quality results in more stable operation of the generation units, reduced oil consumption and a lower frequency of technical inspections. As a result, operating costs are reduced and the environmental impact of the installation is minimized.

The biogas plant in Kamieńsk is a modern installation located at a landfill site in Ruszczyn. The facility has undergone modernization, including an increase in installed capacity and the adaptation of its grid connection.

Electricity is currently generated by two power generation units:

• Jenbacher J320 with a capacity of 999 kW, in operation since 2020
• Jenbacher J312 with a capacity of 650 kW, commissioned in 2021

Biogas is recovered from organic waste deposited at the landfill through an extensive gas collection system comprising gas extraction wells, gas headers, collection stations, condensate traps and a blower system extracting biogas from the landfill body.

During operation, we apply advanced biogas treatment technology, including drying in a chiller and filtration using activated carbon. Before being used as fuel, the biogas is first cooled and dried, and then purified to remove contaminants such as hydrogen sulfide and volatile organic compounds.

Effective biogas treatment results in higher gas quality, which translates into more stable engine operation, reduced oil consumption, fewer maintenance shutdowns and lower operating costs. This solution also contributes to minimizing the environmental impact of the installation.

The installation has an installed capacity of 1.4 MW and was modernized in 2020. The modernization included an increase in both the volume of recovered biogas and the generation capacity. The facility is equipped with two generation units: a Jenbacher J320 with a capacity of 999 kW and a Perkins unit with a capacity of 400 kW.

Biogas is recovered from the organic waste mass deposited at the landfill through a gas collection system comprising gas extraction wells, gas headers, collection stations, condensate traps and a blower system extracting biogas from the landfill.

We apply advanced landfill gas treatment technology based on a gas dryer (chiller) and activated carbon filters. Prior to combustion, the biogas is cleaned and dried—first routed through the chiller, where its temperature is reduced and moisture is removed, and subsequently passed through activated carbon filters that eliminate contaminants such as hydrogen sulfide and volatile organic compounds.

The use of advanced biogas treatment technology significantly improves gas quality, resulting in more stable and efficient engine operation. As a result, we reduce oil consumption, lower the frequency of maintenance-related shutdowns and decrease operating costs. This delivers not only economic benefits, but also a reduced environmental footprint.