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Key Information about Landfill Gas and LMOP

LMOP provides information about landfill gas (LFG), LFG energy projects and renewable natural gas (RNG) to a wide range of organizations and individuals and provides answers to frequently asked questions as well as details about LMOP's accomplishments.

  • Basics of LFG - LFG is composed of about 50 percent methane, a greenhouse gas with a global warming potential at least 28 times greater than that of carbon dioxide (CO2).
  • Benefits of LFG Energy - Beneficially using LFG is one of the best ways to achieve a near-term impact in reducing landfill methane emissions.
  • RNG - Biogas that has been upgraded can be used in place of fossil natural gas either locally or via pipeline injection. 
  • Frequent Questions about LMOP - Find responses to common questions asked about LMOP, LFG or LFG energy projects.
  • LMOP Accomplishments - LFG energy projects prevent direct methane emissions and reduce indirect CO2 emissions. LMOP provides tools, technical assistance and other resources to help accomplish these reductions. 

Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)

  • About LMOP
    • Join the Listserv
    • LMOP Accomplishments
  • Basic Information about Landfill Gas
    • Renewable Natural Gas
  • Benefits of LFG Energy Projects
    • LFG Energy Benefits Calculator
  • LMOP Landfill and Project Database
    • Project Data
    • Landfill Data
    • Data by State
  • LMOP Partners
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    • Update My Information
    • Award Winners
  • Join the Program
  • Publications
    • LFG Energy Project Development Handbook
  • Tools
    • LFGcost-Web
  • List of Resources
    • Resources for Funding LFG Energy Projects
  • LMOP Webinars and Events
  • Frequent Questions about Landfill Gas
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Last updated on March 19, 2025
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