An official website of the United States government.

This is not the current EPA website. To navigate to the current EPA website, please go to www.epa.gov. This website is historical material reflecting the EPA website as it existed on January 19, 2021. This website is no longer updated and links to external websites and some internal pages may not work. More information »

Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)

Key Information about Landfill Gas and LMOP

LMOP provides information about landfill gas (LFG), LFG energy projects and renewable natural gas (RNG) to a wide range of organizations and individuals and provides answers to frequently asked questions as well as details about LMOP's accomplishments.

  • Basics of LFG - LFG is composed of about 50 percent methane, a greenhouse gas with a global warming potential more than 25 times greater than that of carbon dioxide (CO2).
  • Benefits of LFG Energy - Beneficially using LFG is one of the best ways to achieve a near-term impact in reducing landfill methane emissions.
  • RNG - Biogas that has been upgraded can be used in place of fossil natural gas either locally or via pipeline injection. 
  • Frequent Questions - Find responses to common questions asked about LMOP, LFG or LFG energy projects.
  • LMOP Accomplishments - LFG energy projects prevent direct methane emissions and reduce indirect CO2 emissions. LMOP provides tools, technical assistance and other resources to help accomplish these reductions.