Landfill Gas Industry Analysis in Middle East & Africa

Landfill Gas Sales Outlook for Middle East & Africa (2024 to 2034)

Landfill gas sales in the Middle East & Africa are estimated at US$ 71.4 million in 2024 and are projected to rise at 7.2% CAGR over the next 10 years. The market in the Middle East & Africa is predicted to reach a value of US$ 143.7 million by the end of 2034.

Efforts to reduce carbon emissions are taking precedence in the Middle East & Africa region, which is projected to be the prime factor driving up the demand for landfill gas going forward. The limited waste collection and management infrastructure of many countries in the MEA region is what creates new opportunities for landfill gas companies in this region.

African countries are projected to witness a notable surge in the demand for landfill gas over the next decade. Meanwhile, Middle Eastern countries are showing bright prospects of growth for landfill gas companies owing to the quick adoption of waste-to-energy initiatives and rising focus on sustainability.

• Demand for landfill gas for combined heat and power use in the Middle East & Africa is set to increase at 8.1% CAGR over the next 10 years.

Report Attributes	Details
Landfill Gas Sales in Middle East & Africa (2024E)	US$ 71.4 Million
Projected Sales (2034F)	US$ 143.7 Million
Demand Growth (2024 to 2034)	7.2% CAGR
Sales in Rest of MEA (2024E)	US$ 3.8 Million
Demand Growth in Israel (2024 to 2034)	7.3% CAGR
Sales in South Africa (2024E)	US$ 12.1 Million
Key Companies Profiled	Veolia Environment S.A. Averda Tadweer Abu Dhabi SUEZ SA

What are the Opportunities for Landfill Gas Suppliers in MEA?

“Increasing Waste-to-Energy Initiatives Creating Lucrative Business Opportunities”

Waste management has emerged as a key issue in most of the countries around the world, and this is true for countries in the Middle East & African region as well. Waste ending up in landfills emits methane gas, which contributes to global climate change and this is why countries around the world are opting for waste-to-energy plants to eliminate waste as well as generate clean energy.

• In October 2022, as per a report by the Iraq News Agency (INA), the Iraqi government introduced a new legislation that supports the use of solid waste for the production of energy. This has paved the way for landfill gas companies to establish their operations in Iraq.
• In August 2022, Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer), announced that it had hired consultants to study the feasibility of a new landfill gas project in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The study was launched for a landfill site located in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi.

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Country-wise Insights

Landfill gas suppliers should target countries such as Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and South Africa to get the best returns on their investments in the Middle East & Africa region through 2034.

Are GCC Countries Investment-worthy for Landfill Gas Companies?

“Increasing Focus on Sustainability Driving Investments in Waste Management”

Attribute	GCC Countries
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 23.1 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	6.4% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 43.3 Million

GCC countries like the rest of the world are focusing and investing in decarbonization to combat the climate change threat. Increasing investments in waste management and the growing adoption of waste-to-energy initiatives in GCC countries are also estimated to boost sales of landfill gas in the Middle Eastern region over the coming years.

• Sharjah, one of the seven Emirates of the United Arab Emirates, achieved an incredible milestone of converting 100,000 tons of waste into power from its waste-to-energy plant in May 2023. The plant went online in May 2022 and is proving to be a great solution for the zero-waste-to-landfill objective of Sharjah.

Why are Landfill Gas Suppliers Targeting Türkiye?

“Presence of Established Landfill Gas Facilities”

Attribute	Türkiye
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 17.5 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	6.8% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 34 Million

Türkiye has some well-established landfill gas facilities, and the country has been successfully utilizing them to generate electricity as well as solve its waste management issues. Istanbul, the most populous city in Türkiye, has been pioneering the waste-to-energy revolution in the country.

• In April 2023, Veolia, a leading company in waste management based in France, announced that it was awarded the contract to manage operations of the waste-to-energy plant located in Eyup, Istanbul, Türkiye. The plant is capable of generating electricity for 1.4 million people using gas turbines and other technologies.

Category-wise Insights

Landfill gas providers in the Middle East & Africa are supplying methane gas extensively for the purpose of electricity generation.

Which Application of Landfill Gas Accounts for a Leading Market Share?

“Shift toward Clean Energy Prompting Widespread Utilization of Landfill Gas in Electricity Generation”

Attribute	Electricity
Segment Value (2024E)	US$ 56.8 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	7.1% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 113 Million

An increasing number of countries in the Middle East & Africa are transitioning towards clean energy and focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Waste-to-energy facilities have emerged as a popular source of electricity generation around the world and many countries in the MEA region are also opting for this method to provide clean energy to consumers.

Which Gas is Majorly Extracted from Landfills?

“Emphasis on Trapping and Utilizing Methane Due to its Contribution to Climate Change”

Decomposition of organic waste in landfills gives out methane gas and this is the most common type of landfill gas used in the Middle East & Africa. Methane is a key contributor to global climate change and trapping and utilizing this gas is of the essence for any country in MEA to achieve their sustainability goals. Hence, methane prevails as the most widely extracted and used landfill gas in the Middle East & Africa.

Analyst’s Opinion

Landfill gas distributors operating in the Middle East & Africa need to capitalize on the growing focus on sustainability in this region to maximize their revenue generation over the coming years. Landfill gas companies are required to come up with specific business strategies to expand in the region owing to the presence of varied government regulations.

Segmentation of Landfill Gas Study in Middle East & Africa

• By Use Case :

  • Electricity
    • Internal Combustion & Reciprocating Engines
      • below 500 kW
      • 500 kW to 1 MW
      • 1.1 MW to 2 MW
      • Above 2 MW
    • Gas Turbines
      • Below 2 MW
      • 2 to 5 MW
      • 5.1 to 8 MW
      • Above 8 MW
    • Micro Turbine
      • Below 100 kW
      • 101 to 150 kW
      • 151 to 200 kW
      • Above 200 kW
  • Direct Use
    • Boilers
    • Direct Thermal & Leachate Evaporation
    • Others
  • Combined Heat & Power
  • Alternate Fuels
    • Pipeline Fuel
    • Vehicle Fuel

• By Composition :

  • Methane
  • Carbon Dioxide

• By Country :

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Türkiye
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa