Biomethane is scaling across Europe. What does that mean for your gas strategy?

Understand where biomethane can support your emission reductions and compliance goals, how the European market is developing, and what can affect cost, availability, and certification.

Why biomethane is getting more attention

Europe is building more biomethane capacity

European biomethane capacity reached 8.2 bcm per year in Q2 2026, up 17% from 2025. The EU targets 35 bcm annually by 2030. For companies still dependent on gas, where can biomethane fit into your strategy? The answer depends on more than supply. Feedstock, origin, certification, regulation and contract structure all affect what you can buy, how it's used, and what you can report.

Work with existing gas infrastructure

At least 86% of European biomethane plants are connected to the gas grid. Biomethane can therefore use much of the infrastructure already built for natural gas, making it relevant for businesses looking to change their gas mix without rebuilding their operations around a new energy source.

Know what you can claim

Not every biomethane purchase supports the same reporting or compliance outcome. Feedstock, certification, chain of custody, geography and the applicable reporting framework can all matter. Understanding those requirements before procurement helps you match the product and documentation to the reason you are buying biomethane.

Understand what shapes price and availability

Biomethane is not one uniform market. Origin, feedstock, sustainability characteristics, certification requirements, delivery structure, and contract length can affect which volumes are suitable and at what price. Understanding those variables gives you a clearer basis for comparing supply and deciding when, where and how biomethane fits your strategy.

Europe's biomethane market is expanding, but the road to adoption is far from simple

Our report breaks down what companies need to know before building their biomethane procurement strategy:

  • why biomethane counts toward both EUA compliance and RED III targets

  • what's driving supply, demand, and price in Europe

  • the legislations increasing the demand for biomethane

Biomethane market expertise, from sourcing to delivery

ACT connects companies to 300+ biomethane plants across European markets. We combine producer access with market, regulatory, and certification expertise to help companies understand what they are buying and structure procurement around their commercial, emissions and compliance requirements.

When companies are ready to procure, ACT supports sourcing, certification, contracting, delivery, and ongoing portfolio management.

3.4 TWh of biomethane sold in 2025

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