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Manufactured Methane
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Manufactured Methane [Abstract]  
Manufactured Methane

(9)  Manufactured Methane

 

The following table sets forth information concerning the Manufactured Methane facilities (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

2015

 

2014

Manufactured Methane facilities, at cost

 

$
1,634 

 

$
1,634 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 
(30)

 

 

 —

Manufactured Methane facilities, net

 

$
1,604 

 

$
1,634 

 

The methane facilities were placed into service on April 1, 2009.  The methane facilities are being depreciated over the estimated useful life of approximately 33 years based on estimated landfill closure date of December 2041.  The Company recorded depreciation expense of $30,000 and $82,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.