Swarupa Ganguli. Program Manager Landfill Methane Outreach Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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1 Swarupa Ganguli Program Manager Landfill Methane Outreach Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency December 11 th, 2009

2 Overview Background on Methane Overview of Methane to Markets Approach to Project Development Methane to Markets Work in Poland 2

3 Methane (CH 4 ) Basic information 100-year GWP = 25 - Lifetime = 12 years Primary component of natural gas. Many natural and anthropogenic sources energy, agriculture & waste sectors 50-70% anthropogenic Concentration of methane in the atmosphere has increased by 150% in the last 260 years After about a decade of slow growth as of 2007 global average methane concentrations have started to increase 3

4 Methane Emissions Profile Global Anthropogenic GHG Emissions by Gas (2004) Methane 14% Carbon Dioxide (other) 3% Carbon Dioxide (deforestation, decay of biomass, etc) 17% Nitrous Oxide 8% F-gases (CFCs, HFCs, PFCs, SF6) 1% Carbon Dioxide (fossil fuel use) 57% Global Anthropogenic Methane Emissions by Source (2005) Other Agriculture 7% Oil and Gas 18% Rice Cultivation 10% Landfills 12% Coal Mining 6% Enteric Fermentation 30% Wastew ater Manure 9% Management 4% Biomass Combustion 3% Fuel (stationary and mobile) 1% Source: IPCC Assessment Report 4 (2007) Source: U.S. EPA Report (2006) 4

5 Global Landfill Methane Emissions Methane is produced and emitted during the anaerobic decomposition of organic material in landfills Other 37% Globally, landfills are the 3 rd largest anthropogenic source, accounting for 13 percent of emissions Global Methane (CH4) Emissions (MMTCO2e) in 2000 Australia 2% Brazil 2% United States 26% Canada 3% China 11% Columbia 0% United Kingdom 2% India 1% Italy 1% Japan 1% Nigeria 1% Poland 2% South Africa 2% Ukraine 3% Mexico 2% Russia 5% Global Anthropogenic Emissions of Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases , U.S. EPA, June

6 What is Methane to Markets? International public-private partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the capture and use of methane. Estimated to reach 180 MMTCO2 reductions annually by OBJECTIVES BENEFITS Advance the recovery and use of methane while: Enhancing economic growth Promoting energy security Improving local air quality and public health. Stabilization/Decline in Methane Concentrations will result in: Sustainability Energy security Health and safety Profitability 6

7 Cost-Effective Projects Recover and Use Methane Sources of Renewable Energy Landfills Livestock Waste Coal Mines Oil and Gas Systems 7 7

8 M2M Partners 8

9 M2M Project Network Brings necessary actors together to implement reduction projects Over 850 organizations Project Network members can: Expand business and increase profits Distinguish themselves in the marketplace Identify financial and technical support for potential projects Build capacity Fulfill strategic goals Mitigate climate change

10 Key Accomplishments Brought high-level focus specifically on methane Raising awareness within governments of the multiple benefits of methane recovery Demonstrate importance of achieving near-term climate benefits at low cost Directly involving the private sector and financing organizations over 800 in M2M Good complement to Kyoto provides technical assistance and capacity building necessary to ensure long-term project success Achieving real reductions over 91 projects featured at the 2007 M2M Expo in Beijing potential reductions of 11.5 MMTCO2e 10

11 Strategic Approach to Project Development Strategic Focus Target technical assistance and services to countries with greatest project potential Initiate capacity building and outreach efforts w/ all M2M countries Leverage relationship with PN to advance projects (World Bank, ADB, ISWA) Key Activities Technical Assistance and Project Identification Data collection, assessment reports, pre-feasibility studies Tool Development and Technology Transfer LFG generation model, CMM and Landfill database Training and Capacity Building Clearing houses, training workshops, study tours, peer matching 11

12 Significant Benefits of Methane Recovery and Use Projects BENEFITS OF METHANE PROJECTS Reduced waste of a valuable fuel and important local energy source and Improved air quality, water quality and reduced odors Reduced greenhouse gas emissions Progress toward sustainable development goals Economic growth and energy security BUT BARRIERS EXIST Lack of awareness of emission levels and value of lost fuel Lack of information on and training in available technologies and management practices Traditional industry practices Regulatory and legal issues Limited methane markets and infrastructure Uncertain investment climate 12 12

13 Preliminary Results: From 40 LMOP Landfill Assessments Country Number of Landfill Project Sites Project Life (years) Estimated Average Annual Potential Emission Reductions in Metric Tonnes CO 2 E Estimated Total Potential Emission Reductions in Metric Tonnes CO 2 E Argentina ,588 1,733,819 Brazil ,429 13,824,000 China ,010 2,685,156 Colombia ,701,261 25,518,921 Ecuador ,904 10,393,562 India ,696 2,950,440 Mexico ,880 1,183,204 Ukraine ,354 4,670,305 Russia ,496 5,197,439 TOTALS 40 4,609,618 68,156,846 13

14 M2M Work In Eastern And Central Europe-Russia Inventory development First Russian landfill inventory completed in May Inventory includes 852 landfills. Grant Support RUSDEM-EE has established Clean Energy Information Center and study to assess landfill gas energy in Russia. Technical Assistance currently assessing landfills to identify project opportunities for 2010 Project Expo Capacity Building First landfill operations and maintenance training workshop in Russia Technology Demonstration: Blower and flare demonstration at Kargashano landfill. 14

15 M2M Work In Eastern And Central Europe-Ukraine Infrared heaters installed in Khmelnitsky Ukraine (first LFGE project in the country) Regional M2M workshop in Krakow initiated work M2M work in Poland. LFGE construction by private investor started in Mariupol (Ukraine). Completed four landfill assessments and one pump test in Ukraine. 15

16 M2M Work In Eastern And Central Europe-Poland Inventory development to delineate sites and potential project opportunities Grant Support Instytut Nafty i Gazu (INIG) to develop inventory, study and assess landfill gas energy in U.S., develop handbook and trainings of best practices for LFGE Technical Assistance currently assessing landfills to identify project opportunities for 2010 Project Expo Capacity Building have held two Landfill Gas Energy and Operations and Management Training Workshops in Poland (November 08 and July 09) 16

17 Premier international forum for promoting methane recovery and use project opportunities and technologies. Provides participants with opportunities to: o o o o Showcase and learn about methane mitigation projects and technologies. Meet with potential project partners and financiers. Explore key technical, financial, and policy issues. Interact with high-level government agencies from 30 countries.

18 For More Information... Swarupa Ganguli (U.S.EPA)