The quantity of methane emissions that will be reduced through the project will be measured using a gas meter. Updated on baseline emissions will be provided, if needed, in annual project reports. LFG collection systems do not collect all of the gas that is generated in a landfill. If gas collection is not implemented at all possible sites, emission reductions can be estimated as 0.8 tonnes of CO 2 equivalent per tonne of municipal solid waste from which gas is recovered. This information is not yet available.
Several factors affect the quantity of gas actually collected by a gas control system.
These factors will be studied as the project is implemented. However, only gas actually burned will be claimed as a reduced emission. NMHC are ozone precursors. The project will, therefore, decrease ozone production in the Buenos Aires area. Ozone is a greenhouse gas as well as a local air contaminant.