European Biogas Association

With new faces stepping in post-EU elections, it is crucial to introduce the biogas sector and its key role in realising a vision for a greener and more sustainable Europe. 🌱 What is biogas? It is a renewable energy source produced from organic matter such as household and industrial waste, sewage sludge, urban wastewater, and manure. This process supports the shift to circularity by turning waste into valuable energy, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. Biogas can provide renewable heat and power as well as green fuel. The residues from biogas production also offer significant benefits: bio-CO2 can be reused in various industries, and the nutrient-rich matter left behind in the digester is ideal for organic farming, completing the cycle of organic waste use. 🎥 Watch our video to find out more. #biogas #biomethane #sustainable 

Did you know that in 2023, the top seven European countries with the most biomethane plants are France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark? Over the past decade, these countries have achieved remarkable growth in biomethane production facilities. Here is a snapshot of their progress from 2011 until now: 🔹 France: from 3 to 653 biomethane plants 🔹 Germany: from 86 plants to 254 biomethane plants 🔹 United Kingdom: from 5 plants to 119 biomethane plants 🔹 Italy: from 0 plants to 114 biomethane plants 🔹 Netherlands: from 16 plants to 76 biomethane plants 🔹 Sweden: from 47 plants to 74 biomethane plants 🔹 Denmark: from 0 plants to 58 biomethane plants Check out the recently published European Biomethane Map for more information: https://lnkd.in/eQrfNjfA #biogas #biomethane #sustainability 

📣 The latest European Biomethane Map is out, showcasing impressive growth: Europe has reached an installed capacity of 6.4 bcm of biomethane per year. 81% of the capacity corresponds to plants located in the European Union (5.2 bcm). The EU-27 countries’ growth has reached 37%, while the capacity of the non-EU countries analysed grew by 20% compared to the 2022-2023 dataset. 📈 The map features 1,548 biomethane plants. This represents a 32% growth in the number of plants in Europe compared to the previous edition, which featured 1,174 units. Over 80% of the reported biomethane plants are now connected to the gas grid, with nearly half of them (49%) connected to the distribution grid and 14% to the transportation grid. 📍 France is one of the countries leading the biomethane scaleup pathway and has nearly doubled its capacity compared to the previous edition of this map. Italy has also shown significant growth, increasing its number of plants four-fold and its total plant capacity more than threefold, while the United Kingdom and Denmark maintain their positions among the top five biomethane producers in Europe. Germany remains the biggest biomethane producer, but has paused the construction of new plants. The momentum in the biomethane sector aligns closely with the 2030 objectives set forth in the REPowerEU plan. 📌 €25 billion in private investments have been so far secured by 2030 and this will result in the installation of 950 new biomethane plants. 🗺️ Explore the interactive map for more insights into Europe’s biomethane production capacity: https://lnkd.in/eQrfNjfA #biogas #biomethane #REPowerEU GIE

🚀 Calling for a stronger Europe’s future competitiveness through collaborative research, development, and innovation. The European Biogas Association, along with 109 European associations, urges the EU to boost RD&I investment in the next European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10). Why does this matter? 🔍 Global tech race: The EU is lagging behind in RD&I investments compared to global competitors. This gap hinders the EU’s scientific and technological potential. For the sake of its long-term competitiveness, the EU needs to do more to attract and retain private RD&I investments in Europe. 🔗 The EU Framework Programme: This initiative is crucial in tackling market failures and stimulating private RD&I by lowering the risks that such investments represent for the industry. 📊 Proven impact: Horizon 2020 showed that EU partnerships achieved the highest financial leverage, doubling or tripling private partner contributions. We need to continue this momentum. Our calls to action: 1. Increase the current RD&I budget for FP10 to enhance Europe’s tech leadership. 2. Ensure national RD&I investments meet or exceed 3% of GDP, leveraging private sector investment. 3. Strengthen FP10’s Pillar II to build long-term public-private partnerships, reduce risks, and stimulate private investment in Europe to support EU green and digital transitions. The full joint statement is available here: https://lnkd.in/etpN4aEv #CompetitiveFP10 #FP10 #HorizonEU EARTO - European Association of Research and Technology Organisations

Did you know that €27 billion is set to be invested in biomethane production across Europe, leading to the installation of 950 new plants by 2030? Top countries with planned investments include Denmark (€3.6 billion), Poland (€3.4 billion), Italy (€2.4 billion), and the United Kingdom (€2.3 billion). 📌 Want to learn more? Join us this Friday, 5th July, for the webinar “Biomethane Scale-Up in Figures: Mapping New Plants and Investments Across Europe.” We will present the key findings from the 2nd EBA Investment Outlook on Biomethane and unveil the new European Biomethane Map. Over 800 people have already signed up! Register now to be part of the discussion on the future of biomethane in Europe and explore the opportunities for further investment and growth. https://lnkd.in/dk7VKq33 #biogas #biomethane #REPowerEU #investment

Our colleagues Giulia Cancian and Mieke Decorte are having a productive and engaging time at the EUBCE - European Biomass Conference & Exhibition in Marseille! EBA Secretary General Giulia Cancian has been sharing EBA insights on the future of biomethane production. Did you know that Europe currently produces 4 bcm of biomethane, with projections showing a potential rise to 44 bcm by 2030 and 111 bcm by 2040? Giulia Cancian also pointed out key policies to watch for in 2024-2029, such as the Common Agricultural Policy, the Energy and Climate Target 2040, and Industrial Carbon Management. Meanwhile, EBA Technical Director Mieke Decorte presented the latest EBA Investment Outlook on Biomethane, revealing that €25 billion in private investments have been secured for the sector's growth by 2030. These investments are key to unlocking the full potential of biomethane and driving the development of new plants across Europe. #biogas #biomethane #EUBCE2024 #investments #REPowerEU #EU2040

Join us for the European Biomethane Week 2024 flagship events in Brussels! Mark your calendars for 22 to 24 October for a packed agenda featuring: 👩🏫 Biogases Masterclass – Derisking a Biogas Plant:  Get a comprehensive view on how to derisk your biogas plant, focusing on four areas: financing, technology, operations, and health & safety. 💡 European Biogas Conference: Get ready for two days of high-level discussions, policy insights, and interactive sessions. Your chance to connect with industry experts and shape the future of sustainable energy. 📸 Photo exhibition and contest: Let your creativity shine in our photo contest. Showcase your passion for biogas and photography in our exhibition. 🏆 EBA Awards: Celebrate excellence in the biogas community and gain well-deserved recognition for your outstanding achievements. 📢 Inspiration challenge: Pitch your game-changing solutions to a wide audience and receive valuable feedback. 🍽️ Networking Dinner: Join us for an evening of networking, delicious food, and forging new connections. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of the European Biomethane Week 2024! 📌 https://lnkd.in/gWi2gyEg Biomethane Industrial Partnership #EUBW2024 #biogas #biomethane #event #EBAConference 

Updates from #EGATEC2024! EBA Technical Director Mieke Decorte discussed the future of biomethane in Europe's energy mix. Did you know biogases already contribute 21 bcm of renewable gas to Europe—more than Poland's total natural gas demand and 6% of the EU's consumption in 2022? 🔬 Mieke Decorte stressed the crucial role of research and development in unlocking biogas potential and ensuring Europe’s leadership in biogases technology. To further develop the sector, we must increase investments in R&D for new technologies such as gasification and e-methane. #biogas #biomethane #gasification #innovation MARCOGAZ GERG - European Gas Research Group

This week, the #Biomethaverse EU project partners are in Thessaloniki, Greece, to discuss innovative biomethane production pathways. Our Greek partner Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) implements an innovative method that converts CO2 from biogas into biomethane, through its reaction with renewable hydrogen in a catalytic reactor. Thank you to CERTH for hosting us and for the insightful tour of the Biogas Lagada S.A. plant in Kolchiko. 📌 This facility processes 70,000 tonnes of livestock residues and agro-industrial waste each year, transforming it into 4.2 million m³ of biogas. The biogas undergoes dehydration and desulphurisation fueling a cogeneration engine that supply 998 kW of electricity to the grid and 1,064 kW/hr of thermal energy in the form of hot water for internal operations. 🌱 Plus, the leftover digestate is as an excellent organic soil improver, used across 2,000 hectares of agricultural land. 💡 This is just one of five demo plants in the Biomethaverse project. Curious to know more? Check out the website: https://lnkd.in/eync7yNH #biomethane #sustainable #innovation ISINNOVA - Research Innovation Sustainability ENEA RISE Research Institutes of Sweden Cortus Energy AB (CE) Wärtsilä AERIS Tecnologias Ambientales SL Leitat Technological Center FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg Energigas Sverige DBFZ Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gemeinnützige GmbH Lab Crigen

The European biomethane sector will receive an injection of €25 billion in private investments by 2030. This represents a 30% increase compared to last year estimates. The 2nd edition of the Biomethane Investments Outlook forecasts €2.1 extra billion investments in the pipeline, but yet to be allocated. 📈 The projected investments by 2030 will result in the installation of 950 new biomethane plants across Europe, alongside the 1,300 facilities already operational. This will add 6.3 bcm of biomethane capacity annually to the continent, which could contribute to 🍃 avoiding nearly 29 million tons of CO2 emissions each year, ♻️ providing renewable energy to 5 million European households year-round, and 🌱 producing 830 thousand tons of fertiliser annually. Investments will be mostly located in Denmark (€3.6 billion), Poland (€3.4 billion) and Italy (€2.4 billion). Two years following the launch the #REPowerEU plan, the industry is swiftly mobilising to achieve the 35 bcm biomethane production target by 2030. Investments are crucial to fully unlock biomethane production potential and streamlining the development of new plants across Europe. 📌Aligning the EU Taxonomy with the REPowerEU objectives for biomethane will direct capital towards the sector. The EU Taxonomy plays a crucial role in incentivising green investments, although challenges in implementing screening criteria persist. To secure the announced investments, it is essential to implement aligned policies, maintain stable regulatory frameworks and facilitate long-term end-use of biomethane and its co-products. 💡 EBA will present the key outcomes of this analysis on 5th July at the webinar “Biomethane scale-up in figures: Mapping new plants and investments across Europe”, which will also unveil the new edition of the European Biomethane Map. https://lnkd.in/dqhvimnw #biomethane #investments