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Europe’s biomethane production hits 8 bcm/year, backed by EU carbon price signal

Published 16:45 on July 1, 2026 / Last updated at 16:45 on July 1, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Europe's biomethane industry has crossed 8 billion cubic metres (bcm) of annual production capacity for the first time, with planned investments rising to €36 billion, a move the industry says is increasingly underpinned by the EU's carbon price signal.
Europe's biomethane industry has crossed 8 billion cubic metres (bcm) of annual production capacity for the first time, with planned investments rising to €36 billion, a move the industry says is increasingly underpinned by the EU's carbon price signal.


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