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Operating Since 1998

RUSSIFA
DUMPSITE
POWER PLANT

Jordan Biogas Company's founding project — the first landfill gas power plant in Jordan. Operational at the Russifa Dumpsite since 1998, generating clean electricity through two development stages and still running today.

2.6MW
Installed Capacity
1998
Year Commissioned
2
Development Stages
27+
Years in Operation
Project Overview

JORDAN'S FIRST
LFG POWER PLANT

The Russifa project is the founding milestone of Jordan Biogas Company. Commissioned in 1998, it marked the first time landfill gas was captured and converted to electricity in the Kingdom of Jordan.

JBC has operated this facility continuously from 1998 to the present day, building the operational expertise and engineering know-how that underpins all of JBC's subsequent projects.

The plant has evolved through two distinct stages — the original Jenbacher engines were paired with a dedicated methane reactor and H₂S removal system, followed by the addition of MWM Deutz engines.

⚠ Site Classification

Russifa is a dumpsite landfill — not a sanitary engineered landfill. This presents unique operational challenges including variable gas composition and higher H₂S concentrations, requiring specialised gas treatment solutions that JBC has mastered over 27 years of continuous operation.

Project Location
Russifa, Zarqa Governorate
Russifa Dumpsite (non-sanitary landfill), Jordan
Site Type
Dumpsite Landfill
Uncontrolled dumpsite — not a sanitary landfill. Higher variability in gas quality and H₂S concentration.
Installed Capacity
2.6 MW
Total nameplate capacity across both development stages
Operator
Jordan Biogas Company
Sole operator since 1998 — continuous uninterrupted operation to present
Engine Brands
Jenbacher · MWM Deutz
Stage 1: Jenbacher with reactor & H₂S removal. Stage 2: MWM Deutz.
Development History

TWO STAGES,
ONE VISION

The Russifa plant was developed in two distinct stages as gas volumes grew and treatment technology advanced. Both stages remain operational today, with JBC managing all aspects of operation, maintenance, and gas treatment.

01
Stage 1 — 1998
JENBACHER
+ REACTOR
Jenbacher Engines · Biogas Reactor · H₂S Removal

The original phase, commissioned in 1998, used Jenbacher reciprocating gas engines to generate electricity directly from raw landfill gas captured at the Russifa Dumpsite.

This stage also introduced a purpose-built reactor system to enrich and condition the biogas stream, along with a dedicated H₂S removal system to reduce hydrogen sulfide concentrations in the raw dumpsite gas — protecting engines from corrosion and improving gas quality from day one.

Jenbacher gas reciprocating engines
Biogas reactor to supply and enrich methane gas
H₂S removal system — reducing hydrogen sulfide to safe levels
Gas collection wellfield at Russifa Dumpsite
Grid-connected power output
Commissioned and operational since 1998
02
Stage 2 — Expansion
MWM DEUTZ
ENGINES
MWM Deutz Engine Series

The second stage introduced MWM Deutz engines to expand the plant's generating capacity, running on the same conditioned biogas supply established in Stage 1.

This expansion increased Russifa's total output while benefiting from the gas conditioning and H₂S removal infrastructure already in place — significantly improving gas quality and engine performance across the whole site.

MWM Deutz gas reciprocating engines
Runs on gas conditioned by the Stage 1 reactor system
Benefits from Stage 1's H₂S removal for engine protection
Expanded capacity integrated with Stage 1
All equipment operated and maintained by JBC
Technical Systems

KEY SYSTEMS
AT RUSSIFA

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LFG Collection Wellfield
A network of gas extraction wells installed across the Russifa Dumpsite captures methane-rich landfill gas from decomposing organic waste. Gas is piped to the power station for conditioning and combustion.
WellfieldGas CollectionLFG Piping
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Biogas Reactor System
A dedicated reactor, introduced alongside the original Jenbacher engines, conditions the raw dumpsite gas to increase methane concentration and stabilise gas composition — ensuring the gas delivered across the plant meets quality specifications for efficient combustion.
ReactorMethane SupplyGas Conditioning
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H₂S Removal System
Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is a naturally occurring corrosive component of dumpsite gas. The H₂S removal system strips H₂S from the gas stream before it reaches the engines, protecting equipment and reducing harmful emissions.
H₂S RemovalGas ScrubbingEngine Protection
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Jenbacher Engines — Stage 1
The original Jenbacher gas engines have operated at the site since 1998. JBC engineers perform all maintenance levels in-house — from routine A-level services to full D-level overhauls — keeping these engines running for over 27 years.
JenbacherGas EngineA–D Overhauls
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MWM Deutz Engines — Stage 2
MWM Deutz engines power the second stage, expanding on the conditioned biogas supply established in Stage 1. JBC's technical team carries out all levels of scheduled and corrective maintenance with spare parts managed on-site.
MWMDeutzFull Maintenance
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SCADA & Monitoring
Plant operations are supervised through an integrated SCADA system providing real-time monitoring of engine performance, gas flow, and power output. Operational data is visualised through live Power BI dashboards.
SCADAReal-TimePower BI
Project Timeline

RUSSIFA THROUGH
THE YEARS

1998
Stage 1 commissioned
Jenbacher, reactor & H₂S removal
Stage 2
MWM Deutz engines
Capacity expansion
Ongoing
Full O&M by JBC
All maintenance in-house
2025
Still operating —
27+ years continuous
Project Photography

RUSSIFA PLANT
IN PHOTOS

Real photographs from the Russifa Dumpsite Power Plant — Jordan's first landfill gas-to-energy facility, operated by Jordan Biogas Company since 1998. Click any photo to view full size.

Plant Overview Plant
Plant Overview
Full view of the Russifa Dumpsite Power Plant — biogas reactor tanks, engine hall, and treatment buildings
Plant Site Plant
Plant Site
Wide-angle view of the Russifa plant showing the gas storage tanks and treatment infrastructure
Biogas Reactor Tanks Reactor
Biogas Reactor Tanks
Stage 1 biogas digester/reactor tanks — supply methane-enriched gas across the plant, originally paired with the Jenbacher engines
Gas Treatment Piping Gas Treatment
Gas Treatment Piping
H₂S removal system and gas treatment pipework — reducing hydrogen sulfide levels before engine combustion
Jenbacher Engine — Stage 1 Stage 1 · Jenbacher
Jenbacher Engine — Stage 1
Original Jenbacher gas engine installed in 1998, still in operation at the Russifa plant
MWM Deutz Engine — Stage 2 Stage 2 · MWM Deutz
MWM Deutz Engine — Stage 2
MWM Deutz engine (blue) added in Stage 2 to expand capacity, benefiting from the gas conditioning infrastructure established in Stage 1

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