Landfill Gas Capture and Utilization Market Report 2025

The landfill gas capture and utilization market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.99 billion in 2024 to $3.22 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased environmental awareness, rise in regulatory pressure, growth in demand for renewable energy, increased landfill gas emissions, rise in energy costs.

The landfill gas capture and utilization market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.29 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing waste generation rates, growing public awareness, increasing collaboration across industries, rising energy demand, increasing urbanization. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, adoption of sustainable landfill management practices, integration of renewable natural gas, and microbial fuel cells.

The forecast of 7.4% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.5% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through increased costs for German-made gas purification membranes and Swedish biogas upgrading equipment, raising the capital costs for renewable energy projects at waste management sites. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The growing demand for renewable energy is poised to drive the expansion of the landfill gas capture and utilization market in the coming years. Renewable energy refers to energy derived from natural resources that replenish themselves within a human timeframe, such as solar energy, wind power, hydroelectricity, and geothermal energy. This surge in demand for renewable energy is spurred by increasing environmental consciousness, supportive policies, and corporate initiatives towards sustainability. Landfill gas capture and utilization technologies address this demand by harnessing methane gas emitted during the decomposition of organic waste in landfills. For example, as per the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in December 2023, the UK witnessed a record high of 39.9 terawatt-hours in renewable electricity generation during the fourth quarter of 2023, showcasing a 4.9% rise from the same period in 2022. Moreover, renewables accounted for 47.3% of total electricity generation, indicating a significant shift towards renewable energy sources. Consequently, the escalating demand for renewable energy is propelling the growth of the landfill gas capture and utilization market.

Key players in the landfill gas capture and utilization sector are making substantial investments in advanced energy generation technologies, such as renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities situated at landfills, to optimize methane utilization, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and promote sustainable waste management practices. RNG facilities at landfills encompass infrastructure designed to capture and process methane emissions from decomposing organic matter in landfills, converting it into RNG or biomethane. For instance, in May 2023, Vespene Energy, a US-based renewable energy firm focusing on landfill methane utilization, collaborated with Viridi Energy, a US-based renewable natural gas platform, to inaugurate their inaugural joint pilot site leveraging landfill methane emissions to power onsite data processing operations. The initiative aims to convert landfill methane emissions into usable power by leveraging efficient energy generation equipment, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and generating revenue to finance the establishment of a renewable natural gas facility at the landfill site.

In December 2022, BP PLC, a UK-headquartered oil and gas corporation, acquired Archaea Energy for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is geared towards expanding and accelerating BP's strategic bioenergy endeavors while bolstering its capacity to assist customers in achieving decarbonization objectives. Archaea Energy, a US-based renewable natural gas enterprise, specializes in capturing landfill gas and converting it into renewable natural gas (RNG).

Major companies operating in the landfill gas capture and utilization market report are BP PLC; Veolia Environnement SA; Enbridge Inc.; NextEra Energy Inc.; Waste Management Inc. (WM); DTE Energy; Republic Services Inc.; CenterPoint Energy Inc.; Waste Connections Inc.; Clean Harbors Inc.; GFL Environmental Inc.; Covanta Holding Corporation; Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd.; Ameresco Inc.; Advanced Disposal Services Inc.; Enerflex Ltd.; Chengtou Holding Co. Ltd.; Casella Waste Systems Inc.; Waste Pro USA Inc; EDL; Wheelabrator Technologies Inc.; Montauk Renewables; QED Environmental Systems Inc.; Walker Energy Services.

North America was the largest region in the landfill gas capture and utilization market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the landfill gas capture and utilization market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the landfill gas capture and utilization market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The landfill gas capture and utilization market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as engineering and consulting, gas treatment and purification, and maintenance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The landfill gas capture and utilization market also includes sales of gas collection systems, gas treatment equipment, and data management systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are heavily impacting the oil and gas industry, especially in areas such as exploration equipment, pipeline development, and refining operations. Increased import duties on drilling rigs, steel pipes, and specialized machinery have significantly raised capital expenditures across both upstream and downstream segments. Midstream players are grappling with cost surges for essential components like valves, compressors, and storage tanks, causing delays and disruptions in expansion projects. Refiners, meanwhile, are contending with higher expenses for imported catalysts and control systems critical to operational efficiency. In addition, retaliatory tariffs from major trade partners have curtailed U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil, reducing global competitiveness. In response, companies are ramping up investments in domestic manufacturing alliances, digital asset management tools, and diversified energy portfolios to maintain resilience and protect profitability.

Landfill gas capture and utilization involves collecting methane emissions from landfills and converting them into energy or other usable forms, mitigating environmental effects such as greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

The primary fuel types for this process include landfill gas, medium-btu, and renewable natural gas. Landfill gas comprises methane and carbon dioxide generated by organic waste decomposition. Capturing and utilizing landfill gas can produce energy, reducing emissions and environmental impact. Technologies involved include gas collection systems and treatment methods, utilized for electricity generation, thermal or heat generation, and fuel production.

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