OIES – Biomethane in Europe: Why Scaling Up Is Harder Than It Looks

This report analyzes the development and challenges of scaling up biomethane production in Europe.

It highlights robust growth in European biogas and biomethane production, increasing by 34% between 2015 and 2024, yet notes the sector's dependence on policy support and persistent cost disadvantages compared to natural gas. The report also discusses limited evidence of production cost reductions and risks posed by lower natural gas prices to support schemes and market uptake, suggesting the EU is unlikely to meet REPowerEU targets.