Pakistan Explores Bitcoin Mining and Landfill Methane Projects Separately

Pakistan is pursuing two distinct government-backed initiatives: utilizing surplus electricity from underused coal plants for Bitcoin mining and AI data centers, and capturing methane from landfills to generate carbon credits. While social media reports have linked these efforts, the projects remain separate. The Pakistan Crypto Council plans to allocate 2,000 MW of excess power for mining, while authorities are investing approximately 17.86 million dollars into landfill methane capture and energy conversion at sites like Mehmood Booti to reduce emissions.