Biomethane: Driving Decarbonization in the Transport Sector

Biomethane is chemically identical to fossil natural gas; but instead of being extracted from the ground, it's produced by upgrading biogas to meet pipeline-grade specifications.  

Biomethane can be injected directly into existing gas grids, resulting in an immediate and significant cut-down on carbon emissions, without any disruption or downtime. And for transportation, it works in both compressed (CNG) and liquefied (LNG) gas-powered vehicles. No engine upgrades; no new systems; no changes to your engine or fueling infrastructure. 

In short: biomethane is the most immediately scalable low-carbon fuel for gas-powered fleets across EMEA. especially where feedstock access and infrastructure are in place. Keep reading to find out how biomethane can lower your emissions and help you stay compliant in the transport sector.  

Decarbonizing your fleet doesn’t have to be complicated or disruptive, and it doesn’t necessarily require you to make costly investments either. Biomethane is a drop-in fuel and a strategic step forward for businesses ready to decarbonize their natural gas fleets. It offers a direct path to lower emissions—without new infrastructure, costly upgrades, or operational headaches. And it’s not just an alternative—it’s an advantage. 

Chemically equivalent to natural gas  

One of the great things about biomethane is that it’s not just “comparable” to natural gas—it's functionally identical. When you make this switch, the only thing that changes is the source of the fuel. Functionally, it is natural gas—just more sustainable. Same energy density, same storage, and same handling profile. 

Because of this, biomethane is fully interchangeable with fossil natural gas. Whether you're operating CNG or LNG vehicles, biomethane blends seamlessly into your operations. You can inject it into the grid or fuel vehicles directly and immediately make a difference.   

Immediate GHG reductions  

Switching to biomethane can cut your CO₂ emissions by up to 80% compared to diesel or fossil natural gas, depending on the feedstock (the organic material the gas is made from, like agricultural waste, food scraps, or manure).  

Performance without compromise  

Biomethane has the same driving range, energy density, and fueling experience as conventional gas. So, operationally, you won’t even notice the difference, while you’re making substantial emissions reductions. 

Transport remains one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions across EMEA—especially in hard-to-abate segments like freight. The pressure to decarbonize is increasing. And biomethane is supported by major EU and national initiatives: 

• The Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) supports the use of sustainable biofuels in transport—including biomethane—when produced from approved feedstocks like agricultural waste or manure. Under this directive, such fuels can count toward the EU’s 14% renewable energy target for transport by 2030. 

• REPowerEU: A target of 35 billion cubic meters (bcm) of biomethane production by 2030 will support energy independence and decarbonization.  

• National incentives like Germany’s THG quota and the UK Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) are also designed to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas. 

And the infrastructure to realize this transition? It’s already here. 

There are over 4,200 CNG and nearly 800 LNG fueling stations across Europe (Eurogas). That’s installed capacity where biomethane can immediately replace fossil natural gas—without waiting for new networks or next-gen tech. 

In short: the policy landscape is aligning, the infrastructure is in place, and the time to act is now. 

Unlike diesel, natural gas vehicles are purpose-built to run on gas. And biomethane gives your business a direct, low-carbon upgrade without altering how your fleet operates. That’s why biomethane is the way to go for companies looking to transition away from fossil fuels without compromising on performance or having to invest in expensive modifications. 

Though a powerful short- to medium-term solution, biomethane also complements long-term strategies like electrification. It offers significant emission reductions immediately, helping you to comply with current regulations and buying you time to scale charging infrastructure, upgrade vehicle fleets, and adapt to evolving technologies at a sustainable pace.