Landfill gases to be utilized through a joint forum

A cooperation forum has been established in Finland, aiming to more efficiently utilize gases generated in landfills and to develop expertise in cooperation.

Landfill Gas Forum was founded at the beginning of the year by the Finnish Biocycle and Biogas Association, Häme University of Applied Sciences, Kiertokaari Oy, Jätekukko Oy and Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto Ltd.

You can now apply for membership

The Landfill Gas Forum offers an open and expert collaboration platform through which industry actors can develop common operating models, share information and promote the sustainable utilization of landfill gases.

All organizations interested in landfill gases can join the forum. Membership applications will be accepted from early 2026.

Finnish Biocycle and Biogas Association acts as the coordinator of the forum. SBB also acts as secretary to the working group, which is an operational body established under the forum.

The Kajastus project develops the utilization of gases

The establishment of the forum is related to the national For the Kajastus project (Further processing of landfill gas), which is run by Kiertokaari Oy.

The project is funded by the North Ostrobothnia Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment from the national ERDF theme of the green transition.

In Finland, old landfills release approximately 12,000 tons of methane every year. The amount of methane in landfill gases decreases over time. When the methane concentration drops low enough, it is difficult to utilize the gas using current methods.

The Kajastus project aims to extend the time window during which methane emissions from landfills could be captured and utilized as energy.

Text: Uusiuutisten editorial team

Photo: Harri Tarvainen. Landfill gas processing plant at the Kiertokaari site.