Landfill Gas Market to Reach USD 6.8 Billion by 2035, Driven by Renewable Energy Mandates and Methane Emission Controls

The global Landfill Gas Market is projected to grow from USD 3.8 billion in 2025 to USD 6.8 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period.

This steady growth is fueled by rising renewable energy mandates, the expansion of waste-to-energy projects, and the increasing use of landfill gas for electricity generation and renewable natural gas (RNG) applications.

MarketGenics, a leading research firm, notes that landfill gas is becoming a vital component of the global circular economy-helping countries reduce methane emissions, generate clean power, and transition toward low-carbon waste management systems.

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Recent Developments Shaping the Market
Waste Management Expands Landfill Gas-to-Energy Facility in Texas

In June 2025, Waste Management, Inc. announced the expansion of its Texas landfill gas-to-energy plant, which now processes over 20 million cubic feet of methane daily. The facility converts landfill gas into RNG injected into national pipelines, supporting U.S. low-carbon fuel standards and boosting energy efficiency through advanced digital monitoring systems.

Veolia Launches Biomethane Upgrading Unit in France

In May 2025, Veolia Environnement S.A. commissioned a landfill gas upgrading unit in France to supply renewable biomethane for local heating and transport networks. The facility integrates real-time monitoring, modular scalability, and high-purity gas treatment systems, underscoring Europe's growing investment in renewable fuels.

Waga Energy Expands RNG Projects in North America

In March 2025, Waga Energy announced three new RNG upgrading projects across North America. Using its patented WAGABOX® technology, the company aims to produce pipeline-grade biomethane from landfill gas with a combined annual output exceeding 90 GWh, supporting local utilities and industrial users.

Landfill Gas Market Forecast 2035
The market is expected to create an incremental opportunity of USD 3.0 billion between 2025 and 2035.

North America will remain the largest market, supported by strong landfill infrastructure, methane reduction regulations, and renewable energy credits.

Europe will maintain steady growth driven by the EU Methane Strategy, feed-in tariffs, and the integration of landfill gas into heating and transport sectors.

Asia-Pacific will see rising investment in landfill gas-to-energy projects across China, India, and Japan, supported by urbanization and waste management reforms.

By 2035, landfill gas will emerge as a mainstream renewable energy source for electricity and RNG production across major industrial economies.

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Key Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities
Driver - Renewable Energy Mandates and Methane Emission Controls

Government-driven clean energy targets and stricter methane reduction policies are accelerating landfill gas utilization. Global agencies are promoting landfill gas projects as a dual benefit: energy generation and greenhouse gas mitigation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the EU's Methane Action Plan are encouraging utilities and municipalities to adopt advanced gas capture technologies to meet decarbonization goals.

Restraint - High Project Costs and Infrastructure Challenges

Landfill gas projects face high upfront capital expenditures related to gas collection systems, treatment facilities, and power generation infrastructure. Smaller sites often struggle with financial viability due to limited economies of scale. Additional regulatory compliance and grid connection requirements further slow commercialization, especially in developing regions.

Opportunity - Circular Economy and Renewable Gas Demand

The growing emphasis on a circular economy is creating new opportunities for landfill gas in electricity, heating, and RNG markets. Utilities and industries are investing in RNG to replace fossil-based natural gas, aided by carbon credit programs and renewable portfolio standards. Municipalities are leveraging landfill gas projects to meet sustainability goals while generating new revenue streams from clean energy production.

Key Trend - Advanced Gas Upgrading and Digital Monitoring
A key trend shaping the landfill gas sector is the deployment of advanced gas upgrading systems to produce pipeline-quality biomethane. Technologies such as membrane separation, cryogenic purification, and pressure swing adsorption are improving gas purity and energy yield.

Simultaneously, digitalization is transforming operations: IoT-enabled sensors, predictive maintenance systems, and automated leak detection are enhancing collection efficiency and safety.

Integration with smart grids and real-time monitoring tools is providing transparency and attracting ESG-focused investors to landfill gas projects.

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Segmental Insights
Electricity Generation Dominates with 65% Market Share

Electricity generation remains the leading application in the global landfill gas market, accounting for nearly two-thirds of total revenues. Growing demand for dispatchable renewable power and government incentives such as feed-in tariffs and tax credits have bolstered investments in landfill gas-to-electricity plants.

Advanced reciprocating engines and gas turbines are improving conversion efficiencies, supporting reliable grid-scale power generation.

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Segment Witnessing Accelerated Growth

The RNG segment is expanding rapidly due to rising demand for low-carbon fuels in transportation and industrial sectors.

Upgraded landfill gas is increasingly injected into gas grids or used to fuel heavy-duty vehicles, reducing emissions while providing high-value energy returns.

Regional Highlights
North America:

Holds 43% of global revenue, led by the U.S. and Canada. Federal and state-level programs, such as the EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) and Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), are driving large-scale RNG and power projects.

Europe:

Strong policy frameworks and feed-in tariffs are propelling growth. France, Germany, and the U.K. are expanding landfill gas-to-biogas projects aligned with EU decarbonization and methane abatement initiatives.

Asia-Pacific:

Rapid urbanization and waste accumulation in China and India are encouraging public-private partnerships for landfill gas utilization. Japan's Clean Energy Strategy promotes landfill gas use for district heating and industrial cogeneration.

Middle East & Africa:

Gradual adoption supported by waste management modernization and renewable initiatives in UAE, South Africa, and Egypt. Growing interest in waste-to-energy infrastructure supports long-term market expansion.

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Competitive Landscape
The landfill gas market is moderately consolidated, with leading players controlling around 40% of total market share in 2025.

Tier 1 Leaders:

Siemens Energy

Veolia Environnement S.A.

Waste Management, Inc.

GE Power

Waga Energy

Tier 2 and Specialized Players:

EnviTec Biogas AG

Quadrogen Power Systems

SUEZ Group

Clarke Energy

Aria Energy

Competition is intensifying as companies integrate advanced gas upgrading systems, expand RNG capacities, and adopt digital monitoring technologies to improve efficiency and emissions control.

Future Outlook
By 2035, the landfill gas market will evolve into a cornerstone of the global renewable energy mix, driven by its dual role in clean power generation and methane reduction. Digitalization, advanced purification technologies, and grid integration will elevate landfill gas from a waste byproduct to a valuable renewable energy resource.

Key growth areas will include:

Advanced landfill gas upgrading for RNG production

Integration of IoT-based emission monitoring systems

Expansion of circular economy-driven waste-to-energy projects

Adoption of low-carbon fuel standards and carbon credit mechanisms

This transformation positions landfill gas as a sustainable and economically viable pathway toward global decarbonization and waste-to-energy innovation.

Prominent Companies Operating in the Global Landfill Gas Market:

Siemens Energy, Veolia Environnement S.A., Waste Management, Inc., GE Power, Waga Energy, EnviTec Biogas AG, Quadrogen Power Systems, SUEZ Group, Clarke Energy, Aria Energy, and other key players.

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