Biomethane Growth and Regulation in Europe and Brazil
The International Energy Agency forecasts biomethane will enhance Europe's energy security post-Ukraine crisis, with Brazil also having vast potential. The European Union aims to produce 35 billion cubic meters of biomethane by 2030 under the REPowerEU plan.
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Biomethane production in Europe is currently around 5 billion cubic meters annually, with over 1,600 operational plants. The new ISCC regulations, effective from late 2025, will tighten sustainability certification for biomethane, impacting market practices.
Brazil, with a technical potential exceeding 120 million cubic meters per day, is emerging as a significant market, particularly due to agricultural biomass. The country has dozens of authorized production plants across several states, with São Paulo leading at 40% of total production.
The Brazilian market is projected to grow by 215% by 2027 with the establishment of 35 new plants, driven by legislation supporting low-emission fuels. Global biomethane market value is expected to rise from $6.95 billion in 2025 to $10.74 billion by 2034.
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