Abstract

Municipal solid waste (MSW) disposed in landfill sites decompose under anaerobic conditions and produce gases which contain 30–40% of carbon dioxide (CO2) and 50–60% of methane (CH4). Methane has the potential of causing global warming 25 times more than CO2. Therefore, migration of CH4 gas from landfills to the surrounding environment can potentially affect human life and environment. Thus, this research aims to determine the amount of electricity generated from bio-waste in Oman, and determine the economic benefits. It is found that capturing of CH4 emissions between the years 2016 and 2030 and utilizing it in electricity generation could attract revenue of up to US$ 291 million. It is concluded that CH4 emissions from solid waste in Oman is enormously increased with time, and capturing of this gas for energy production could provide a sustainable waste management solution in Oman.

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