The project will use Waga Energy’s WAGABOX® technology to upgrade landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG. Once operational, the facility is expected to process up to 1,000 standard cubic feet per minute of landfill gas and produce more than 210,000 MMBtu of RNG annually for injection into the local gas network.
Newland Park Landfill, owned and operated by Wicomico County, accepts approximately 150,000 tons of waste each year. Capturing and upgrading landfill gas allows the county to reduce methane emissions while converting a waste byproduct into a reliable energy resource. Project estimates indicate the facility will offset roughly 12,200 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions per year.
County officials framed the project as both an environmental and operational investment. Julie M. Giordano, Wicomico County Executive, said the facility will help the county meet evolving landfill methane regulations while improving long-term landfill management.
The project also reflects broader regulatory pressure on landfill operators to improve methane capture and emissions reporting. As methane regulations tighten at the federal and state levels, RNG projects are increasingly being viewed as a compliance pathway that also supports local energy systems.
For Waga Energy, the Newland Park project marks its first RNG facility in Maryland. The company currently operates dozens of landfill RNG units globally and continues to expand its U.S. presence as demand for low-carbon gas grows.
By integrating landfill gas upgrading directly into the regional gas network, Wicomico County is positioning its waste infrastructure as part of a longer-term energy strategy—one that balances regulatory compliance, emissions reduction, and local energy resilience.
