Location:

• Rockville, Montgomery County, Gude/Southern Landfill

Operator:

• Ogden Power Pacific, Inc.

Ownership:

• Montgomery County

Capacity:

• 3 MW

Type of Plant:

• The gas is collected with an extensive system of wells and pipes and directed to an on-site power plant consisting of two 150-horsepower motor-driven compressors that deliver gas to two 2,000 horsepower internal combustion engines. Each engine drives a 1.5 MW generator, and the system generates about 3 MW of electrical power.

Number of Units:

• Two Landfill Gas Fired Engines

Major Fuel Type:

• Landfill Gas