As mentioned previously, the current LFG-to-energy project is
not very efficient. Improvements in the efficiency of LFG recovery
through proper design and management practices could also
significantly enhance the potential for fossil resource savings. For
instance, the potential fossil resource savings from the improved
scenario which was explained in the previous section (e.g. by
initiating gas recovery from the landfill in the second year while
waste tipping continues and gas extraction continues throughout
the 20 year peak production period) would be four times higher
than that of the current project