Lachute LFG Biomass Power Plant | Lachute, Quebec, Canada

Lachute LFG is a biomass power plant located in Lachute, Quebec, Canada. With a capacity of 10 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the Canadian power generation sector, utilizing landfill gas as its primary fuel source. The plant is owned by Lidya Energy and is currently operational. The plant operates under Canada's federal and provincial environmental regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) and Quebec's Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas emissions. Biomass power plants like Lachute LFG are subject to emission limits for criteria air contaminants and greenhouse gases, and they benefit from renewable energy incentives under programs such as the Renewable Fuels Regulations. As a landfill gas-to-energy facility, Lachute LFG provides a dual environmental benefit: it generates renewable electricity while reducing methane emissions from the Lachute landfill. The plant contributes to Quebec's renewable energy portfolio and supports local waste management infrastructure. Its 10 MW output is sufficient to power approximately 2,500 homes, underscoring its role in community energy supply.

Lachute LFG uses landfill gas, a renewable fuel that reduces methane emissions from waste decomposition. The plant's location in a rural area minimizes direct exposure to dense populations, though local air quality is managed under Quebec's Clean Air Regulation. As a biomass facility, it has lower lifecycle CO2 emissions compared to fossil fuel plants, but combustion still produces NOx and particulate matter. The plant's small capacity (10 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint.