Regulatory Filings • Jul 31, 2023
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PRESS RELEASE Eybens, France (July 31, 2023)
Waga Energy (EPA: WAGA), a global expert in the produc�on of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from landfills, signed a commercial agreement with the Waste Commission of Scot County, an inter-governmental solid waste management agency, and Linwood Mining and Minerals Corpora�on, a leader in the limestone industry in the Midwest, to produce RNG at the Scot Area landfill in Davenport, Iowa.
As part of this agreement, Waga Energy will fund construc�on of an RNG facility, using its patented WAGABOX® technology, to upgrade landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG. Waga Energy will operate the plant for a 20 year ini�al term, sharing revenue with the Commission and Linwood. Waga Energy will also support the Commission's ongoing wellfield opera�ons to op�mize methane capture and maximize renewable energy produc�on.
Once commercial opera�ons are achieved in 2025 , the WAGABOX® unit will be able to deliver over 200,000 MMBtu of RNG per year (60 GWh). Produc�on will be injected directly into the nearby gas pipeline through a 1-mile (1.6 kilometer) connec�on to be constructed as part of the project. The facility will produce energy with an environmental benefit avoiding over 13,700 CO2 annually, equivalent to avoiding emissions from 1.4 million gallons of gasoline per year based on the United States Environmental Protec�on Agency (EPA) calcula�on methodology1. A key pillar for the energy transi�on, RNG is a local, renewable energy source that can subs�tute fossil-based fuels in transporta�on, industry, and hea�ng.
The Scot Area Landfill, operated by the Waste Commission of Scot County on property leased from Linwood, receives around 185,000 tons of waste per year produced by the residents of 17 local municipali�es and Scot County. The project will generate addi�onal revenue to both the Commission and Linwood, while contribu�ng to the energy transi�on and the fight against climate change.
A result of 15 years of development, the WAGABOX® technology revolu�onizes landfill gas upgrading through cryogenics. It maximizes the renewable energy produc�on of landfills by offering pipeline-quality RNG, regardless of the landfill gas varia�ons in flow rate and composi�on, and regardless of the nitrogen concentra�on. 17 WAGABOX® units are in opera�on in France, Canada, and Spain, and 16 more are under construc�on in the United States, France, and Canada.
1 10,000 tons of eqCO2 based on comparative non-renewable and renewable natural gas emission factors in France according to French energy agency ADEME's carbon database and factoring in direct and indirect emissions.
Guénaël Prince, CEO of Waga Energy Inc.: "We are thrilled to partner with the Waste Commission of Scot County and Linwood on this circular economy project serving the local community and the energy transi�on. Thanks to our unique and innova�ve WAGABOX® technology, the energy contained in the waste stored at the Scot Area Landfill, that was flared un�l now, will be injected directly into the local pipeline to supply homes and businesses".
Kathy Morris, Execu�ve Director of Waste Commission of Scot County: "The Commission, Linwood Mining and Minerals and Waga Energy have worked together to form an excellent public-private partnership. This collabora�on has generated a forward-thinking project that benefits all partners and the environment. We are thrilled that the methane gas generated at the Scot Area Landfill will be converted into RNG. The Commission is excited for the opportunity to provide direct environmental benefits to our local community".
Mike Bush, President of Linwood Mining & Minerals Corp: "We are delighted to be involved in this project that conserves resources for future genera�ons and builds a beter world, as our family business has been doing for five genera�ons".
Waga Energy (EPA: WAGA) produces competitively priced Renewable Natural Gas (also known as "biomethane") by upgrading landfill gas using a patented purification technology called WAGABOX®. The RNG produced is injected directly into the gas distribution networks that supply individuals and businesses, providing a substitute for natural gas. Waga Energy finances, builds and operates its WAGABOX® units under long-term contracts with landfill operators for the supply of raw gas, and generates income by selling the RNG it produces. Waga Energy operates seventeen WAGABOX® units in France, Spain and Canada, representing an installed capacity of 2,180,000 MMBtu (640 GWh/y). Sixteen units are under construction in France, Canada, and the US. Each project initiated by Waga Energy contributes to the fight against global warming and helps the energy transition. Learn more: waga-energy.com, follow us on: LinkedIn and Twitter, and subscribe to the newsletter.
The Waste Commission of Scott County is a 28E, inter-governmental agency that was established in 1972 and reorganized in 1990. Our members include 17 communities and Scott County. Learn more: www.wastecom.com
Linwood Mining and Minerals Corporation is a proven leader in the limestone industry. The company traces its roots back to 1944 and today ranks as one of the largest limestone mining operations in the United States. Learn more: www.linwoodmining.com
Alicia Fanni +1 (786) 300-9545 alicia.fanni@waga-energy.com
Laurent Barbotin +33 772 771 185 laurent.barbotin@waga-energy.com
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