WAGABOX® of Scapigliato in Rosignano Marittimo, Tuscany, Italy
Deployment / Application site
- Location: Rosignano Marittimo, Tuscany, Italy
- Site/Plant name: Scapigliato
- Partners/Clients: Scapigliato Srl (Waste Management Company)
- Date of commissioning: 2027
Overview of the case study
At the Scapigliatto plant hub in Rosignano Marittimo, Tuscany, Waga Energy will finance, build and operate a purification unit, using its patented WAGABOX® technology to convert the biogas emitted by the waste into RNG, a renewable substitute for fossil natural gas. This facility upgrades landfill gas into renewable natural gas (RNG) injected directly into the local grid and sold by Waga Energy under a Biomethane Purchase Agreement (BPA), supplying the equivalent of 9,400 households and avoiding 15,500 tonnes of CO₂e emissions annually. The Scapigliato Pole it’s the largest unit under construction and second in Italy.
Description of solution or innovation
The WAGABOX® technology developed by Waga Energy combines membrane filtration and cryogenic distillation to purify landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG (98% CH₄). It can handle variations in gas flow and nitrogen concentration, maximizing energy recovery from landfills.
Technical specifications
- Technology: WAGABOX® (membrane + cryogenic separation)
- Source: Scapigliato Landfill
- Output: ~92 GWh/year (≈314,000 MMBtu)
- Injection point: Directly into local grid
- Biomethane purity: ~ CH₄
Operational performance and results
- Annual RNG production: ~92 GWh/year
- Households covered: 9400
- CO₂ emissions avoided: 15,500 tonnes/year
- Financing: Waga Energy
- Commissioned: Sale of RNG under a Biomethane Purchase Agreement (BPA), revenue shared between Waga Energy and Scapigliato.
Testimonial or user quote
Marco Colatarci, Chairman of Scapigliato’s Board of Directors and Alessandro Franchi, Managing Director:
“This agreement confirms the development of this important sector, with both environmental and economic returns and efficiencies. And we are trusting in a speedy implementation of the project.”
Andrea Baldini, CEO of Waga Energy Italia:
“This new project confirms Waga Energy’s consolidation strategy in Italy through virtuous projects that have a significant impact on energy transition and greenhouse gas emissions.”
Environmental and economic impact
- Displaces fossil natural gas with local renewable gas
- Avoids 15,500 tonnes of CO₂e annually
- Creates local value through shared revenue and infrastructure investment
Future potential or plans
The WAGABOX® unit is scheduled for commissioning in 2027 and will be operated by Waga Energy for an initial period of 10 years. The project’s future prospects revolve around launching the WAGABOX® unit in 2027 and maintaining its operation for a decade, with Scapigliato’s landfill concession extending until 2064—allowing for possible expansion or replication of renewable natural gas (RNG) production. With its substantial approved waste processing capacity and commitment to innovative, sustainability-focused technologies, Scapigliato is poised for further developments. Meanwhile, Waga Energy regards this project as a key part of its larger strategy to strengthen and expand its activities in Italy, leveraging an estimated potential of 1.5 TWh per year.
About Waga Energy
Waga Energy (EPA: WAGA) produces competitively priced Renewable Natural Gas (RNG, also known as biomethane) by upgrading landfill gas using a patented purification technology called WAGABOX®. The RNG produced is injected directly into the gas grids that supply individuals and businesses, providing a substitute for natural fossil gas. Waga Energy currently operates 36 RNG production units in France, Spain, Canada and the USA, representing an installed capacity of more than 6.5 million MMBtu per year. To date, Waga Energy has 19 RNG production units under construction in Italy and worldwide. Each project initiated by Waga Energy contributes to the fight against global warming and helps the energy transition. www.waga-energy.com