Biomethane in the European gas market: a look at five key countries Report

Insight 19 August 2020

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Report summary

Europe is the leading producer of biomethane globally, with Germany maintaining the largest market share. Growth in production and use of biomethane will support EU targets to increase the share of renewables to 32% of energy consumption by 2030. For projects to be commercially attractive to investors there will need to be continued financial support from host governments around Europe. Currently there is a patchwork of support mechanisms in each country, which lack clarity and keep changing, depending on the country’s priorities and available finances at any particular time.

Introduction
A clear opportunity for Biomethane in Europe exists
Biomethane is currently a small component of the European gas supply mix
And lags biogas production
TSO plans and government targets point to much higher upgrade levels
Biomethane benefits from existing infrastructure, but obstacles may arise
Policy support is necessary for growth
Biomethane production costs: UK case study
Support Mechanisms for biomethane production
Economics of Biomethane production
- Generic Project 2013
- Generic Project 2019
Uncertain future for the wider European biomethane market