Although gas collection and control systems are widely deployed to reduce emissions, the relationship between the volume of collected gas and volume of emissions remains poorly understood. This is largely due to the historical lack of real-time emissions data. Landfills are highly dynamic environments with environmental and operational factors continually impacting the composition and volume of gas collection. Intermittent emission measurements taken monthly or quarterly cannot provide insights into the relationship with gas collection.

To address this knowledge gap, Qube Technologies and LoCI Controls initiated a novel pilot study in July 2024 at a closed landfill in the Northeastern United States. The study combined and analyzed real-time continuous data on airborne methane emission rates and gas collection system volume.

This presentation will share insights from the initial phase of the study, focused on three primary research questions:

1. How strong is the correlation between total gas collection and measured airborne emissions?
2. How do operational activities, such as cover patching or well maintenance, influence emissions and gas collection?
3. How can emissions measurement technology developed for the oil and gas industry be adapted and deployed at landfills?

About the Speakers

Jarett Henry
Director of New Market Development | Qube Technologies

Jarett Henry is the Director of New Market Development for Qube Technologies, leading their work in the landfill, biogas, and wastewater industries. Prior to joining Qube, Jarett worked as a strategy consultant across a variety of nonprofit, philanthropic, and corporate sectors at The Bridgespan Group, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Bain & Company. Jarett holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Calgary. When he’s not staring at emissions data on his computer, Jarett can usually be found reading, hiking, skiing, or petting other people’s dogs.

 
Melinda Sims
Director of Product Development | LoCI Controls, Inc.