Patent ID: 8002498

Claim:
A system for storing biogas, the system comprising: a well extending below a potable water aquifer; a well casing extending along length of the well, wherein the well casing and the well form a conduit, wherein the conduit is capable of storing biogas; a transport system for transporting biogas from a waste disposal facility to the well; a wellhead configured to regulate and monitor the contents of the biogas within the well, wherein the wellhead comprises an apparatus configured to inject biogas into the well and manipulate the pressure of the biogas inside of the well; a system for removing components other than methane from the biogas, wherein the removal occurs while the biogas is inside of the well; and a collection apparatus coupled with the well for withdrawing biogas from the conduit formed by the well casing and the well, wherein, the biogas comprises more than 40% methane and less than 75% carbon dioxide.