Comprehensive Overview of the Biogas Sector: Market, Production and Legislation

The 1-day introduction course provides a comprehensive overview of the rapidly growing and diverse biogas sector, which spans agriculture, waste management, and energy production. It begins with an exploration of market dynamics, offering insights into the current state of the sector, its future role in the energy transition, and the broader economic and environmental benefits of biogas.

The course also examines support mechanisms at both European and national levels, illustrated through case studies, and discusses the main opportunities and challenges the sector faces. The production section delves into the full biogas and biomethane production process, from feedstock and anaerobic digestion to final products like biomethane, biogenic CO₂, and digestate. It also covers upgrading technologies and key health and safety considerations.

The final section focuses on legislation, providing a detailed overview of the European regulatory framework, including the Renewable Energy Directive, sustainability criteria, greenhouse gas emissions, biogenic CO₂ regulation, digestate requirements, gas network access, and permitting procedures.

The course concludes with a Q&A session and a summary of the key points, along with a forward-looking perspective on the sector’s development.

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