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 

The European Biogas Association has published the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤, a document that maps all investments in the sector and monitors its growth. Giulia Cancian, EBA Secretary General, tells us that in 2030, the amount of investments planned in the sector amount to €𝟐𝟒.𝟓 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧. In the near future, however, not only investments will be monitored to assess sector trends. Giulia tells us about three other pillars. Find out them in this video interview -> https://bit.ly/3y2GVr5

🤝 The European Biogas Association's family is growing! We are proud to announce that 12 new members joined our network to work together on the promotion of renewable gas. 🔸 TES is a global green energy company leading the way in the production of e-NG (electric natural gas derived from green hydrogen). 🔸 Enosis is a French company that develops and markets equipment that recycles CO2 and produces renewable gas, substitutable for natural gas. 🔸 Indeloop: Based in Croatia, the company is developing innovative technologies for organic waste treatment and green hydrogen production. 🔸 Part of Pavilion Farms, Pavilion Biogas is a large broiler chicken growing operation, with 6 chicken farms located in Australia. 🔸 MOL Group is an international, integrated oil and gas company headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. 🔸 Part of EDF Group, EDF Trading focused on the international wholesale energy trade. 🔸 bioconstruct GmbH specialises in the construction and operation of biogas plants for industrial and agricultural applications, and has a list of over 300 completed projects across Europe. 🔸 European Energy Pooling offers 24/7 trading and shipping services on the European high-pressure gas market. 🔸 Green Steps helps companies with sourcing environmental commodities such as GoOs and REGOs to reduce their carbon footprint. 🔸 PreZero International is an international environmental service provider specialising in waste and recycling management, with a pipeline of biomethane projects. 🔸 ARCANUM Energy Systems GmbH & Co. KG is a German company active in brokerage of green gases, project development and servicing of biomethane plants. 🔸 C-Capture Ltd., Leeds is a spin out from the University of Leeds, and has developed a low cost, energy efficient and safe technology to capture carbon, also as biogas upgrading technology. Interested in getting involved? Contact Natalia Walczak, EBA Corporate Relations, at walczak@europeanbiogas.eu for more information on joining our growing network. 

This September, EBA will publish the first-ever members-only Manual on applicable EU legislation and standards for the biogases sector. Join us for an exclusive members-only launch webinar on 3 September to get a quick introduction to the Manual. The biogases industry crosscuts many sectors, including agriculture, waste management, heating, and transport. Navigating the complex EU regulatory framework is crucial for the success of any biogas or biomethane project. Our comprehensive Biogas Manual covers key questions such as: 🔹 What does EU law state about the use of agricultural feedstock? 🔹 What sustainability criteria should I apply to my new production project? 🔹 Are there requirements for the storage of digestate? 🔹 How does the EU incentivise the use of biomethane in transport? 🔹 How can the EU support financially my projects? 🔹 ..and many others on financing, heating, transport, and procurement. Register now: https://lnkd.in/edWR5Ffh Interested in this webinar but not a member of the EBA? Check out how to become an EBA member: https://lnkd.in/gfdwn8J #biogas #biomethane 

🚀 Only 100 days left! The countdown to the second edition of the European Biomethane Week has officially begun! Join us for “On your marks, get set… grow! Biogases: the pragmatic pathway to climate-neutrality.” Explore the most relevant topics for the biogases industry with a variety of events in Brussels and across Europe. This event, supported by the European Commission and the Biomethane Industrial Partnership, is your gateway to the latest insights and innovations in the biomethane industry. Registration and events details: https://lnkd.in/gWi2gyEg #EBAConference #EUBW2024 #biogas #biomethane #REPowerEU

💧 In our latest article of the "Biogas Breakthroughs: Europe's Green Energy Future" series, we explore how biogases are contributing to a climate-resilient water system. Climate change is intensifying water stress with unpredictable rainfall and shrinking ice sheets. These disruptions in the water cycle could drastically change our lives. But there is hope! The biogases value chain, closely linked with water cycles, offers multi-faceted solutions: 🌱 Supports wastewater recovery and water purification 🌾 Enhances soil health 🚜 Provides new water sources for irrigation With climate change increasing the severity of droughts and altering precipitation patterns, European agriculture and soil health face significant threats. Today, 60-70% of European soils are unhealthy due to climate change. A holistic approach is crucial for addressing water stress as part of climate change mitigation. The whole European bioeconomy, including the biogases value chain, will need to assess their efforts to tackle this global challenge. 📖 Read the full article below. #biogas #CleanWater #WaterCrisis #WaterStrategy #WaterWiseEU

#Biomethane is gaining momentum in Europe. Harmonising block-wide policies could bring the #EU closer to its #renewableenergy targets and allow more companies to choose renewable gas. We talked to Anthony Lorin, Senior Policy Analyst at the European Biogas Association, about what should happen to develop a single biomethane market in Europe and what consumers stand to gain. "More supply available beyond national borders could eventually achieve lower prices for buyers. It will also make it easier for industrial consumers to secure the necessary supply," Anthony explained. "Standardising the documentation for compliance and voluntary markets would streamline biomethane procurement." Thank you, Anthony, for such an illuminating chat! Click here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dfKM4TMB

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