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Last October during the European Biogas Conference 2024, we celebrated the pioneers who are driving innovation in the energy transition and renewables. The EBA Awards 2024 recognised individuals and o...

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Anna Venturini as Policy Director of the European Biogas Association (EBA). To mark this exciting new chapter, we asked her a series of questions to l...

Brussels, 24 October 2024 – Whilst the EU competitiveness is at stake, the transition towards sustainable energy and the defossilisation of the EU economy remain of utmost importance. The biogases s...

Brussels 24/10/24 –A new analysis by S&P Global Commodity Insights and supported by EBA, ERGaR, Eurogas and the RNG Coalition, provides valuable input to the ongoing revision process of the GHG...

In this interview, we explore the evolving landscape of e-methane production with Etienne Philippe, Project Officer for Renewable and Low-Carbon Gases at GRDF. As a pioneer in France's renewable gas s...

Ramping up biogas and biomethane production is key to ensuring a fast, resilient and affordable energy transition for the decarbonisation of all economic sectors and the shift towards a circular econo...

Brussels 09/09/24 – The European Biogas Association (EBA), in collaboration with experts in biogas and methanation technologies, is launching the first assessment of the rollout of e-methane in Euro...

Annette Kroll, Head of Regulation & Advocacy at ENGIE. Currently operating 38 biomethane plants across France, the UK, and the Netherlands, ENGIE aims to ramp up production significantly with am...

Climate change exacerbates water stress: from unpredictable rainfall patterns to shrinking ice sheets, most impacts of climate change come down to water and the disruptions in the water cycle cou...

Brussels 05/07/24 – Europe has reached an installed capacity of 6.4 billion cubic meters (bcm) of biomethane per year, according to the European Biomethane Map released today. 81% of the capacity co...

Brussels 18/06/24 – The European biomethane sector will receive an injection of €25 billion in private investments by 2030, according to a European Biogas Association (EBA) analysis released today...

Air Liquide recently adopted an internal charter developed with WWF France and other experts, including the European Biogas Association, to enhance sustainable biomethane production. It focuses on fou...

Using manure from livestock farming for biogas production has positive environmental and economic impacts. These include reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by replacing fossil fuels, mitigating a...

Brussels 16/04/24: A new report by Guidehouse reveals that Europe (EU-27 + UK, Norway and Switzerland) could produce 111 bcm of biomethane by 2040. This amount represents over 30% of the EU gas consum...

The further expansion of biogas production in Europe will see the generation of increasing amounts of digestate. Leveraging its significant advantages will yield benefits for farmers, local communitie...

Brussels 11/04/24: The European Biogas Association (EBA) welcomes yesterday’s adoption of the European Parliament Report on the CountEmissions EU proposal, which is based on a well-to-wheel approach...

Last February 2024, the European Commission published its Communication outlining the ambitious Climate Target for 2040, which proposes a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. This target repres...

The European Biogas Association is launching a comprehensive white paper exploring the potential of digestate in fostering healthy soils and advancing sustainable agricultural practices across Europe....

Brussels 22/03/24 – Yesterday, Harmen Dekker, the EBA CEO, was appointed member of the bureau of the Group of Experts on Gas of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). This group...

In the context of energy transition, the evolution of gas quality standards is essential. Standards provide regulatory coherence, enable increased product safety and quality, lower transaction cos...

Injecting biomethane in gas grids today can be a cumbersome process in many European countries. This hinders market access for the main renewable gas available today. However, the current status is se...

Brussels 12/02/24 – On the 9^th of February, the COREPER adopted the political agreement on CO₂ emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles (Regulation EU 2019/12...

Biogas sector necessary to strengthen system resilience Brussels 07/02/24 – The European Biogas Association (EBA) welcomes the European Commission's Communication on the 2040 Climate Target, which...

Biogases, including biohydrogen, are emerging as key players in the search for sustainable energy solutions. They can help decarbonise energy-intensive manufacturing processes, transportation and othe...