Montauk Renewables announces landfill gas-to-energy project in Irvine, CA

Montauk Renewables, via its subsidiary Bowerman Power LFG, has unveiled plans for the development of a renewable natural gas (RNG) landfill gas project.

This project is set to be located in Irvine, California at the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill, subject to approval of the required environmental review (CEQA).

The proposed development is slated to be the second landfill gas-to-energy project undertaken by the company in Orange County, building upon the approximately 20MW Renewable Electric Generation (REG) facility commissioned in 2016. The new project is expected to handle the increasing volumes of biogas that exceed the existing capacity of the REG facility.

Montauk Renewables estimates the project’s capital investment to fall between $85 and $95 million, with a commissioning target date set for 2026. The proposed development is projected to possess a production nameplate capacity of approximately 3,600 MMBtu per day, based on the currently predicted biogas feedstock volumes expected to be available from the host landfill at the time of commissioning.

The County of Orange stands to benefit from this initiative through enhanced sustainability efforts, productive utilization of available and projected biogas, and anticipated increases in royalty revenues. This development reaffirms Montauk Renewables’ commitment to creating sustainable energy solutions while benefiting local communities.

Sean McClain — Montauk Renewables President and CEO said: “Montauk is proud to announce this significant milestone as we continue to expand our treasured relationship with the County of Orange.

“All aspects of this exciting opportunity, including the potential for enhanced wellfield automation, shared responsibility for the wellfield collection system, and the 20-year extension of our gas rights upon commissioning of the new RNG facility highlight Montauk’s commitments to the environment.

“In addition, Montauk remains dedicated to further developing its long-standing relationships with exemplary host businesses, such as the County of Orange, and their operation of the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill.”