Landfill Gas Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type, Technology, Application, and Region

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The landfill gas market size is expected to reach USD 6,908.14 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Landfill Gas Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type (Methane, Carbon Dioxide, and Trace Gases), Technology, Application, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Landfill gas is a mixture of gases, primarily methane, and carbon dioxide, produced by the decomposition of organic waste in landfills.

Technological advancements in gas collection are driving the landfill gas market growth. New and more efficient technologies allow for better detection, capture, and conversion of landfill gas, making the process more cost-effective and reliable. These improvements help recover a greater amount of methane, which is used for energy production. As a result, landfill operators reduce greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy, benefiting both the environment and the economy. These ongoing innovations in gas collection techniques are driving market growth.

Government incentives and subsidies play a significant role in driving the landfill gas market expansion. Many governments around the world offer financial support to encourage businesses and waste management companies to capture and use landfill gas as a renewable energy source. These incentives, such as tax breaks, grants, or subsidies, help offset the cost of installing gas collection systems or developing projects that convert methane into electricity or heat. Financial support makes these projects more affordable, encouraging companies to adopt landfill gas recovery technologies. These policies also help meet environmental goals by reducing harmful methane emissions and promoting cleaner energy. Government incentives remain essential for expanding the market, supporting the transition to more sustainable waste management practices, and reducing the environmental impact of landfills.

Landfill Gas Market Report Highlights

In 2024, the electricity generation within the application segment dominated the market as many governments and organizations are focusing on cleaner energy alternatives.

The methane segment is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period as it is a primary component of landfill gas.

In 2024, North America dominated the landfill gas market due to strong government support for renewable energy initiatives and waste-to-energy projects.

Asia Pacific is expected to record a significant market share during the forecast period due to rapid urbanization and increasing waste generation

The global key market players are Reworld Waste, LLC.; SUEZ; Infinis Energy; Vectren Corporation; Shanghai Chengtou Holding.; Pennon Group; Aria Energy Corporation; Veolia; Ameresco; Republic Services; Biffa Group; EDL; General Electric; CLP Envirogas; Advanced Disposal; WM Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C.; Progressive Waste Solution; and Waste Connection.

Polaris market research has segmented the landfill gas market report based on type, technology, application, and region:

By Type (Revenue - USD Million, 2020-2034)

Methane
Carbon Dioxide
Trace Gases

By Technology (Revenue - USD Million, 2020-2034)

Thermal Technologies
Biochemical Reactions

By Application (Revenue - USD Million, 2020-2034)

Electricity Generation
Heating
Combine Heat & Power
Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2020-2034)

North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Netherlands
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Indonesia
Malaysia
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Product Code: PM3511

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Device Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. Global Landfill Gas Market Insights

4.1. Landfill Gas Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Landfill Gas Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Growing Waste-to-energy initiatives
  - 4.2.1.2. Rising Waste Production
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. Lack of Skilled Workforce
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Landfill Gas Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. Global Landfill Gas Market, by Type

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
5.3. Methane
- 5.3.1. Global Landfill Gas Market, by Methane, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
5.4. Cabon Dioxide
- 5.4.1. Global Landfill Gas Market, by Cabon Dioxide, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
5.5. Trace Gases
- 5.5.1. Global Landfill Gas Market, by Trace Gases, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)

6. Global Landfill Gas Market, by Technology

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
6.3. Thermal Technologies
- 6.3.1. Global Landfill Gas Market, by Thermal Technologies, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
6.4. Biochemical Reactions
- 6.4.1. Global Landfill Gas Market, by Biochemical Reactions, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)

7. Global Landfill Gas Market, by Application

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
7.3. Electricity Generation
- 7.3.1. Global Landfill Gas Market, by Electricity Generation, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
7.4. Heating
- 7.4.1. Global Landfill Gas Market, by Heating, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
7.5. Combine Heat & Power
- 7.5.1. Global Landfill Gas Market, by Combine Heat & Power, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
7.6. Others
- 7.6.1. Global Landfill Gas Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)

8. Global Landfill Gas Market, by Geography

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Landfill Gas Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD million)
8.3. Landfill Gas Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.3.2. North America: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.3.3. North America: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.3.4. Landfill Gas Market - U.S.
  - 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.3.5. Landfill Gas Market - Canada
  - 8.3.5.1. Canada: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.3.5.2. Canada: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.3.5.3. Canada: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
8.4. Landfill Gas Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.4. Landfill Gas Market - UK
  - 8.4.4.1. UK: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.4.2. UK: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.4.3. UK: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.5. Landfill Gas Market - France
  - 8.4.5.1. France: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.5.2. France: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.5.3. France: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.6. Landfill Gas Market - Germany
  - 8.4.6.1. Germany: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.6.2. Germany: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.6.3. Germany: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.7. Landfill Gas Market - Italy
  - 8.4.7.1. Italy: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.7.2. Italy: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.7.3. Italy: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.8. Landfill Gas Market - Spain
  - 8.4.8.1. Spain: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.8.2. Spain: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.8.3. Spain: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.9. Landfill Gas Market - Netherlands
  - 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.10. Landfill Gas Market - Russia
  - 8.4.10.1. Russia: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.10.2. Russia: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.10.3. Russia: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.4.11. Landfill Gas Market - Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
8.5. Landfill Gas Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.4. Landfill Gas Market - China
  - 8.5.4.1. China: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.4.2. China: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.4.3. China: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.5. Landfill Gas Market - India
  - 8.5.5.1. India: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.5.2. India: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.5.3. India: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.6. Landfill Gas Market - Malaysia
  - 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.7. Landfill Gas Market - Japan
  - 8.5.7.1. Japan: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.7.2. Japan: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.7.3. Japan: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.8. Landfill Gas Market - Indonesia
  - 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.9. Landfill Gas Market - South Korea
  - 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.10. Landfill Gas Market - Australia
  - 8.5.10.1. Australia: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.10.2. Australia: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.10.3. Australia: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.5.11. Landfill Gas Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
8.6. Landfill Gas Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.6.4. Landfill Gas Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.6.5. Landfill Gas Market - UAE
  - 8.6.5.1. UAE: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.5.2. UAE: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.5.3. UAE: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.6.6. Landfill Gas Market - Israel
  - 8.6.6.1. Israel: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.6.2. Israel: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.6.3. Israel: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.6.7. Landfill Gas Market - South Africa
  - 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.6.8. Landfill Gas Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
8.7. Landfill Gas Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.7.4. Landfill Gas Market - Mexico
  - 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.7.5. Landfill Gas Market - Brazil
  - 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.7.6. Landfill Gas Market - Argentina
  - 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 8.7.7. Landfill Gas Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Landfill Gas Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Landfill Gas Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Landfill Gas Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. Advanced Disposal
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Ameresco
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Aria Energy Corporation
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Biffa Group
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. CLP Envirogas
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. EDL
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. General Electric
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Infinis Energy
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Pennon Group
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Progressive Waste Solution
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. Republic Services
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
10.12. Reworld Waste, LLC.
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development
10.13. Shanghai Chengtou Holding.
- 10.13.1. Company Overview
- 10.13.2. Financial Performance
- 10.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.13.4. Recent Development
10.14. SUEZ
- 10.14.1. Company Overview
- 10.14.2. Financial Performance
- 10.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.14.4. Recent Development
10.15. Vectren Corporation
- 10.15.1. Company Overview
- 10.15.2. Financial Performance
- 10.15.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.15.4. Recent Development
10.16. Veolia
- 10.16.1. Company Overview
- 10.16.2. Financial Performance
- 10.16.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.16.4. Recent Development
10.17. Waste Connection.
- 10.17.1. Company Overview
- 10.17.2. Financial Performance
- 10.17.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.17.4. Recent Development
10.18. WM Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C.
- 10.18.1. Company Overview
- 10.18.2. Financial Performance
- 10.18.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.18.4. Recent Development