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Mobile system presented as way to destroy landfill methane, generate carbon credits in Weber County
Summary
Presenters described a mobile 'Torch 4' system they said can destroy over 99% of landfill methane at a closed Weber County site, produce verified carbon credits sold to climate investors, and that the county plans similar projects in West Weber.
Speakers at a Weber County presentation described a project to cut methane emissions from a closed county landfill and to generate revenue through verified carbon credits. "This landfill here in Weber County, Utah has been closed for over 20 years. However, it still emits more than 1,000 tons of methane every year," Speaker 1, a presenter, said. "Cunergy has partnered with several landfills in Utah, like this 1, to eliminate environmental risk, while introducing new revenue streams via verified carbon credits."
The presenters said the mobile autonomous system called the Torch 4 uses Qenergy's Sterling engine to extract and destroy low-concentration methane on site. "The Torch 4 uses Qenergy's Sterling engine to extract and destroy low concentration methane from landfills," Speaker 2, a presenter, said. Speaker 2 added the system "eliminates over 99% of methane emissions, achieving environmental goals without the additional cost of maintenance or utility grid power."
Presenters described two connected effects: limiting landfill owners' emissions and generating verified carbon credits. "The consistent destruction of methane with the Torch 4 helps landfill owners limit emissions while generating verified carbon credits," Speaker 1 said, and presenters said those carbon credits were recently sold "to climate investment at a competitive rate that helps support future projects." The presentation characterized the revenue from credits as a cost savings to the county.
A separate presenter said Weber County supports the partnership and that the county plans to expand similar projects. "Weber County is proud to partner with and support local businesses like Cunergy," Speaker 3, a presenter, said. "Because of the success of this project, the county plans to implement similar projects in West Weber to help address emission challenges and poor air quality in nonattainment areas."
This account is a summary of statements made during the presentation; no formal county action, vote or ordinance related to the project was described in the provided transcript. The presentation identified the technology, claimed emission reductions and noted a recent sale of generated carbon credits, but did not specify a timetable, contract details, regulatory approvals, or the identity of the buyer beyond the phrase "climate investment."
