Landfill Gas Capture Projects

Argentina: Landfill Gas Capture Projects

The main objective of the project activity is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the sanitary landfills of the cities of Salta and Olavarria. The projects will generate revenues through the selling of certified emission reductions in the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Revenue will be administered by the respective Municipalities to improve landfill operation and overall waste management for the cities, as well as toward the community benefits plan.

 

Date Implemented: implementation to begin 2008

Status: in progress

Funding Information: World Bank Carbon Financing Unit

Targets: The project in Salta will displace 210,900 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) into the atmosphere over 21 years, starting in 2008.

References: http://carbonfinance.org/Router.cfm?Page=Projport&ProjID=33518
 http://carbonfinance.org/Router.cfm?Page=Projport&ProjID=9595

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