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Manufactured Methane
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Manufactured Methane [Abstract]  
Manufactured Methane

(9)  Manufactured Methane



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







 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 



 

September 30,

 

December 31,



 

2016

 

2015

Manufactured Methane facilities, at cost

 

$

 1,669 

 

$

 1,633 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

 (106)

 

 

 (60)

Manufactured Methane facilities, net

 

$

 1,563 

 

$

 1,573 



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 $46,000 and $45,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.