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http://dx.doi.org/10.17137/korrae.2021.29.2.5

Analysis of estimated and actual reductions through registered LFG CDM projects in developing countries  

Ryu, Seungmin (Department of Environmental Energy Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology)
Pak, Daewon (Department of Environmental Energy Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology)
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Journal of the Korea Organic Resources Recycling Association / v.29, no.2, 2021 , pp. 5-14 More about this Journal
Abstract
As the implementation of carbon reduction measures would be monitored starting from 2023 in line with the Paris Agreement, it is crucial and urgent to control GHGs emitted from wastes contributing to 11% of methane emissions. Despite such importance and urgency, 93% of wastes are deposited in unsanitary landfills in developing countries, presenting challenges to methane management. Against the backdrop, landfill gas-to-energy projects have once again drawn attention for their economic substantiality secured through CDM projects while there has been much research actively carried out to estimate methane emissions and GHG reductions in landfills located in developing countries. Although a signifiant difference was found between estimations calculated based on research methodologies and actual results monitored through registered CDM projects, there has not been a study conducted on what is causing such a difference. Accordingly, the research team conducted an analysis of 18 LFG projects out of 46 that were registered as LFG CDM projects under the UNFCCC and has identified precipitation(28%), malfunction(22%), organic content(11%), amount of landfilled waste(11%) and temperature(11%) as key parameters causing the difference between the amount of methane captured and the amount of GHG reduced.
Keywords
Solid Waste Management; Developing Countries; Landfill gas; CDM;
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