Jun 2028
Project Construction Break-Ground
Quanzhou BCCY New Energy Co., Ltd. initiates construction of the negative-pressure LFG extraction well network, pipeline collection stations, pre-treatment system, and gas engine power units.
Carbon avoidance
Landfill Site LFG Recovery to Power Project
Overview
Site
Timeline
Benefits
Verification
What is LFG?
As waste decomposes in a landfill, oxygen-free (anaerobic) conditions cause it to release methane. With a global warming potential at least 28 times greater than CO2 and a short (12-year) atmospheric life, methane is a potent greenhouse gas that is a key contributor to global climate change. Landfill gas (LFG) projects capture this methane at the source, avoiding emissions either by combusting it directly or converting it into energy.
Project Summary
The project is located at the Shizaiqian Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfill Site in Luojiang District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China. Constructed and operated by Quanzhou BCCY New Energy Co., Ltd., the facility features a comprehensive LFG extraction and treatment network connected to five 1 MW gas engine generator sets (5 MW total rated capacity). The system collects methane generated from decomposing organic waste and converts it into grid-connected electricity, delivering both environmental protection and regional clean power.
Locations
China
Timeline
Follow the latest milestones and updates from this project.
Aug 2024
Verra Registry Grants Verification Approval
Verra completes its technical review and formally approves the verification request for MP3, enabling the issuance of Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) for the period.
May 2024
MP3 Verification Completion
CTI Certification Co., Ltd. issues the final VCS Verification Report confirming full compliance with monitoring plans, metering calibrations, and emission calculations.
Sep 2022
Ongoing Operational Consultations
On-site stakeholder meetings are conducted with local villagers, landfill management, and plant operators. Community members confirm air quality improvements and review noise monitoring results and local hiring commitments
Jul 2022
Third VCS Monitoring Period (MP3)
The plant supplies 26,186.95 MWh of electricity to the grid and avoids 146,135 tCO₂e in greenhouse gas emissions, bringing total cumulative avoided emissions to 567,185 tCO₂e over four operating years
Oct 2021
Formal VCS Project Validation
Independent auditor LGAI Technological Center, S.A. (Applus+ Certification) completes project validation, approving the VCS Project Description (v04.0) under methodology ACM0001 (v19.0).
Jul 2021
Second VCS Monitoring Period (MP2)
Over its third operating year, the facility exports 27,420.43 MWh of clean energy and achieves 153,003 tCO₂e of emission reductions. Formal verification is completed by CTI Certification Co., Ltd. on Nov 01, 2022.
Jul 2019
Commercial Operation & VCS Crediting Kickoff
Commercial operations launch with four operational 1 MW gas engines (4 MW active capacity out of 5 MW total design capacity). This date marks the official start of the 10-year fixed VCS crediting period running through Jun 30, 2029.
Jul 2019
First VCS Monitoring Period (MP1)
The plant exports 53,460.82 MWh of electricity to the Eastern China Power Grid (ECPG) and achieves 268,047 tCO₂e in verified GHG emission reductions over its first two operating years.
Oct 2018
Public Consultation & Stakeholder Engagement
A formal local stakeholder consultation meeting and questionnaire survey are conducted at the landfill site. All 25 surveyed residents express support for the project, and developers establish proactive noise-mitigation and local employment commitments.
Jun 2018
Environmental Impact Assessment Approval
Fujian Huanan Environmental Assessment and Testing Co., Ltd. completes the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The Environment Protection Bureau of Quanzhou City formally approves the project, confirming no significant negative impacts on local environmental media.
Jan 2011
Landfill Operations Commence
The Shizaiqian MSW landfill site begins accepting municipal waste in Luojiang District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. The site is designed with an effective waste capacity of 3,900,000 m³ and a daily processing capacity of 810 tonnes.
Benefits
Prevents atmospheric release of methane and displaces grid electricity dominated by fossil fuels, achieving 268,047 tCO₂e of avoided emissions in its first two years and an estimated 687,053 tCO₂e across its 10-year crediting period.
Sustainable development goals
These Sustainable Development Goals show the wider outcomes this project supports beyond its headline impact.
Supplies clean, renewable electricity to the Eastern China Power Grid (ECPG) from recovered landfill gas, supplementing local municipal energy needs.
Created 5 permanent full-time operational jobs through Quanzhou BCCY New Energy Co., Ltd. for project operations and environmental monitoring.
Prevented the release of 268,047 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent into the atmosphere during its initial reporting period through active methane destruction and fossil fuel displacement.
Verification
These partners help deliver the project and verify its impact.
Verifier
Verified Carbon Standard
The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program is the world's most widely used greenhouse gas (GHG) crediting program.