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The third edition of the European Biomethane Week will host a variety of activities in Brussels. The flagship event of the week will be organised in Brussels on the 14-15 October and includes: Why should you be there? As Europe enters a new phase with fresh representatives in the European Parliament and a newly appointed Commission, it is an essential time to solidify the leadership of biogases as a clean, circular, and competitive industry. Investing in biogas technologies not only enhances Europe’s competitiveness but also secures its energy future, supports circular economy initiatives, and challenges misconceptions surrounding social acceptance. This event offers a unique opportunity to break down barriers, improve market access, and foster collaborative efforts among industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and civil society to meet the ambitious targets set for the sector. Don’t miss the chance to connect with a diverse range of stakeholders, gain valuable insights into scaling up the biogas industry, and discover the innovative potential of biogases and their wide-ranging applications. Join us at the European Biomethane Week and become part of the solution in building a sustainable and resilient European bioeconomy. Who else will join? More details about registrations, preliminary programme and call for applications […]

The four Horizon Europe funded projects BIOMETHAVERSE, HYFUELUP, METHAREN and SEMPRE-BIO are holding a webinar on Wednesday 26 February 2025 to present the findings of their joint report on ‘State of Play of Biogas and Biomethane in Europe’. A unique opportunity to gain an overview of the current state of #biogas and #biomethane in Europe and its future. You will learn more about: Register now!

Brussels, 11/02/2025 – Leading biomethane offtakers have come together in the Biomethane Offtakers Declaration, released today, to call for higher support for biomethane production and offtake. Led by the European Biogas Association, this initiative emphasises biomethane’s essential role in achieving Europe’s climate neutrality objectives while ensuring the continent’s global competitiveness. Biogas and biomethane are key solutions for the decarbonisation of EU industries, offering the most cost-effective and scalable renewable energy sources available today. Produced locally, these renewable gases enhance energy security, reduce emissions, and position Europe as a global leader in sustainable and competitive technologies. “The European Commission’s net-zero target requires a profound transformation of our energy systems, driven by renewable energy, infrastructure development, and new market opportunities. To achieve this in the most competitive way, sustainable biomethane has a vital role to play in the upcoming Clean Industrial Deal, serving as an essential component of this transformation by providing defossilisation solutions, enhancing energy security, and strengthening Europe’s industry”, explains EBA CEO Harmen Dekker. To unlock the full potential of biomethane, the Joint Offtakers Declaration on Sustainable Biomethane for Europe’s Green Transition outlines key actions. These include setting long-term production targets for 2040 and 2050, supported by EU regulations and […]

Brussels, 10 February 2025 – Following the withdrawal of guidance on the use of biomethane certificates in the GHG Protocol, over 144 companies and trade associations from around the world have issued a public joint letter to the governance bodies of the GHG Protocol calling for the key role of market-based instruments to be recognised in the Protocol’s Scope 1 inventory. Their message to the GHG Protocol is simple: Let Green Gas Count. The GHG Protocol is the world’s leading standard for measuring and managing greenhouse gas emissions. Widely used by businesses, governments, and organisations globally, it provides a framework for tracking, reporting and reducing emissions. Its influence shapes corporate climate strategies and drives accountability in emission reduction efforts.  Led by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA), the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas, Eurogas, the European Biogas Association (EBA), and the World Biogas Association (WBA), the signatories represent economic operators globally responsible for the production, trading and consumption of renewable gaseous fuels and their derivatives. They underline the urgent need for a climate reporting framework that provides rules and certainty for investment in their sectors. Renewable gases and their derivatives are necessary to decarbonise industry, transport and buildings. To […]

Looking for a concise publication on biogas production, utilisation, and the latest sector statistics? “Decoding Biogases: Made in Europe, Sustainable, and Affordable” is the perfect resource for you. Our publication provides an overview of how biogas is produced, its environmental and societal benefits, and its role in the future energy landscape. Biogas is produced by converting biomass in an anaerobic digester, producing renewable gas that can be upgraded to biomethane, which is chemically identical to natural gas and can replace it in all its end-uses. But biogases are more than just renewable energy. They contribute to waste management, support grid stability, stimulate leadership in clean technologies, and promote green jobs, all while boosting the development of a European bioeconomy. The publication also highlights the impact of digestate, a co-product of biogas production that can replace synthetic fertilisers, reducing dependency on imports. Explore the full publication for insights on biogas and biomethane production, their socio-economic impacts, and more! Download the publication

“Decoding Biogases: Made in Europe, Sustainable, and Affordable” provides an overview of how biogas is produced, its environmental and societal benefits, and its role in the future energy landscape. The impact of biogases goes far beyond energy production, as they provide solutions to significant societal challenges. They support grid stability, provide affordable and sustainable energy, and offer effective waste management solutions. The offsetting of fossil energy with biogases stimulates leadership in clean technologies and the creation of green jobs, boosting the development of a European Bioeconomy.  Explore the publication for more insights!

23 January 2025, Enschede (The Netherlands) – The Horizon Europe project FertiCovery held its kick-off meeting in Enschede today, launching its mission to advise policymakers and stakeholders on alternative fertilising products, ensuring balanced nitrogen and phosphorus flows and promoting soil health at regional and local scale, in line with the EU’s Soil Strategy for 2030. “Farmers and society can benefit from the circular use of alternative fertilising products recovered from secondary raw materials, as they lead to lower environmental impacts on soil, water, and air quality, biodiversity and climate. FertiCovery will support policy makers and practitioners to remove barriers and promote the application of nutrient recovery and bio-based fertilisers.”, Martijn Vis, project coordinator from BTG Biomass Technology Group B.V. There is a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the efficiency of nutrient recovery technologies, as well as their agronomical and environmental impacts, leaving farmers without clear guidance on their application. Legal barriers further complicate matters, with uncertainty surrounding which fertilising products meet regulatory requirements. Moreover, the small-scale production of bio-based fertilisers leads to higher costs compared to conventional options. Addressing these issues requires innovative solutions that minimise environmental impact while maintaining agricultural productivity. The FertiCovery project will first establish a longlist […]

The European Biogas Association (EBA) is a member-led organisation representing the entire biogas value chain across Europe. With over 300 members in 35 countries, we are a growing and influential voice in the renewable energy sector. Our mission is to support the scale-up of biogases by engaging with policymakers in Europe and emerging markets to reduce barriers and unlock the sector’s full potential. EBA is looking for a Technical Director to head EBA’s technical department. The technical department supports EBA’s advocacy work with both technical knowledge and reliable sector data. In addition, the team support its members with year-round sector monitoring, which in turn supports market knowledge and market development. Based on its objectives and detailed market data, EBA has built up high credibility in the market. Furthermore, EBA is also actively involved in Horizon projects and other programmes, coordinated by the technical department. . Your role As head of EBA’s technical department, you will develop EBA’s technical strategy and coordinate its implementation. You will further increase EBA’s technical knowledge on a range of topics, such as digestate, biohydrogen, biogenic CO2, methanation and gasification. Furthermore, you will oversee EBA’s flagship technical publications such as the EBA Statistical Report, the European […]

The European Biogas Association (EBA) aims to ensure the full rollout of renewable gas in Europe. We are a growing association representing over 300 members spanning 35 countries. As part of our continuous growth, we are seeking to employ an enthusiastic Event Manager to join our office in Brussels on a full-time and permanent basis. The candidate would need to have at least 5 years of experience in the organisation of events and project management. The role Your day-to-day adventures You will play an active role in the implementation of EBA’s outreach strategy, including: What makes you a perfect fit?  Why EBA? Ready to join us? Are you a passionate Event Manager looking for a new challenge and valuable experience? Then, you should immediately apply for this position and become part of the EBA team! Please send your CV (no Europass format) and cover letter (1 page) to Angela Sainz Arnau (sainz@europeanbiogas.eu) with the subject ‘YOUR NAME – EBA Event Manager’ by the end of January at the latest. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and the successful candidate will be expected to join EBA as soon as possible. Please consider that only the selected candidates will be notified […]

The European Biogas Association has launched its Activity Report 2024, highlighting a year of impactful advocacy and growth for sustainable biogases in Europe. In 2024, we raised our industry’s profile through high-level meetings, impactful outreach campaigns, and new resources, including market intelligence and in-depth policy analysis. We also contributed to 6 EU research projects, strengthening EBA evidence-based advocacy that is increasingly recognised by various international bodies. To connect our growing community, we introduced new initiatives like Biogases Business Day and the European Renewable Gases Training Centre. Our growth was reflected not only in the EBA Secretariat and membership but also in the European biogases sector as a whole. Key developments have been mapped in various EBA publications, including the EBA Statistical Report, the Biomethane Map, the Investment Outlook, and first-of-their-kind inventories of methanation and gasification projects in Europe. The increasing interest in our sector was also visible during EBA’s flagship event in October. The European Biogas Conference was a great success – it attracted a record 710 participants.

The European Biogas Association has launched its Activity Report 2024, highlighting a year of impactful advocacy and growth for sustainable biogases in Europe. In 2024, we raised our industry’s profile through high-level meetings, impactful outreach campaigns, and new resources, including market intelligence and in-depth policy analysis. We also contributed to 6 EU research projects, strengthening EBA evidence-based advocacy that is increasingly recognised by various international bodies. To connect our growing community, we introduced new initiatives like Biogases Business Day and the European Renewable Gases Training Centre. Our growth was reflected not only in the EBA Secretariat and membership but also in the European biogases sector as a whole. Key developments have been mapped in various EBA publications, including the EBA Statistical Report, the Biomethane Map, the Investment Outlook, and first-of-their-kind inventories of methanation and gasification projects in Europe. The increasing interest in our sector was also visible during EBA’s flagship event in October. The European Biogas Conference was a great success – it attracted a record 710 participants.

Join us on Monday 10 February for an insightful webinar hosted by EBA, ERGaR, Eurogas, RNG Coalition, and the World Biogas Association. This event will explore biomethane’s certification practices across USA and Europe and why they should be recognised in the GHG Protocol framework. Highlights include: Why it matters: Biomethane already delivers major GHG emissions reductions—15 million metric tons of CO2e in the EU and 5 million metric tons of CO2e in the US in 2023. With production set to grow unprecedentedly by 2030, clear GHG Protocol guidance about biomethane tracking systems is essential to give full recognition to the climate potential of biomethane and support its market uptake. EBA CEO Harmen Dekker will kick off the webinar with opening remarks, setting the stage for an insightful discussion. Register now to secure your spot!