Pakistan Explores Bitcoin Mining Using Landfill Gas

The Pakistani government is in negotiations with CH4 Capital to utilize methane emissions from landfills for Bitcoin mining operations. CH4 Capital founder Daniel Batten announced the initiative on September 29, 2026, following discussions with Bilal Bin Saqib, head of Pakistan's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. The project aims to capture methane from landfills to power electricity generators for mining, potentially reducing emissions significantly. Batten noted that the gas would be provided at no cost, positioning the country as a leader in methane reduction.