Marina Landfill Gas Biomass Power Plant | Marina, California

Marina Landfill Gas is a biomass power plant located in Marina, California, United States. With a capacity of 5 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the US power generation sector, utilizing landfill gas as its primary fuel source. The plant is owned and operated by Monterey Regional Waste Management and is currently operational. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for power generation facilities. As a landfill gas-to-energy project, it benefits from renewable energy incentives and contributes to reducing methane emissions from waste decomposition. The technology involves capturing methane from the landfill and combusting it in engines or turbines to generate electricity. Environmentally, the plant provides a dual benefit: generating renewable energy while mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from landfill gas. It serves the local community by converting waste into a valuable energy resource, aligning with California's renewable portfolio standards. The facility's small scale minimizes local air quality impacts, and its operation supports waste management sustainability goals.

The plant's use of landfill gas as fuel reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, while generating electricity. Located in a coastal region of California, the facility operates under strict state and federal air quality regulations. Its small capacity (5 MW) limits local pollutant emissions, and the renewable energy output supports California's transition to cleaner power sources.