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The European Biogas Association (EBA) has drafted a paper exploring the state of play of biomass and waste gasification in Europe. Chapter 1 includes a discussion about the role of gasification in the future energy system, with an emphasis on relevant policies driving its deployment. Chapter 2 covers an introduction of key technological aspects of this field, such as feedstock pretreatment, gasification operational parameters and state-of-the-art technologies. Chapter 3 summarises the upgrading pathways to convert syngas resulting from gasification into various end products, as well as the discussion of the valorisation of biochar, a gasification by product. Furthermore, European operational and planned gasification installations have been mapped and main trends analysed in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 addresses market and economic considerations affecting the gasification sector with an emphasis on techno-economic aspects. Policies promoting renewable energy sources, financial incentives for biomass projects and regulatory frameworks aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions are vital for fostering investment in the gasification technology. As technology advances and market conditions evolve, biomass and waste gasification could play an integral role in transitioning towards sustainable energy solutions, while mitigating the environmental impacts associated with fossil fuel consumption. Watch the launch webinar

Brussels 12/12/24 – The European Biogas Association (EBA) today launched a comprehensive paper and an interactive map of operational and under construction gasification plants across Europe, exploring the potential of gasification technology in the future energy system. As the continent accelerates efforts to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, gasification emerges as a promising solution, turning organic materials into clean, renewable energy while driving competitiveness and advancing clean-tech manufacturing. “Gasification represents a dual benefit,” explains Anastasiya Agapova, EBA Technical and Project Officer. “It provides a reliable and sustainable energy source while offering a circular economy solution by recycling waste materials, reducing landfill use, and mitigating environmental pollution. Additionally, it offers a promising pathway for biomethane production by processing hard-to-digest biomass streams. The syngas produced can be upgraded through a variety of processes into diverse end products, including pure methane — known as biomethane — unlocking even greater potential for renewable energy applications.” According to the EBA white paper, Gasification: diversification of biomass processing and waste utilisation, Europe is currently home to approximately 141 biomass and waste gasification installations, with an additional 54 projects under development. Germany leads the way with 61 installations, while France, Finland, and Italy are also emerging […]

29-30 January 2025. Amsterdam, The Netherlands ACI is delighted to announce The Future of BioLNG: Europe 2025, a premier conference dedicated to advancing BioLNG as a sustainable energy source. This pivotal event will gather industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore innovation, regulation, and market dynamics shaping the BioLNG sector. Why Attend?Join us for two days of comprehensive discussions, ground-breaking insights, and networking opportunities designed to shape the future of sustainable energy. The conference will cover: Key Topics Include: Who Should Attend?This event is ideal for: Get in touch For media enquiries and registration, visit the event website.

9-12 June 2025, Valencia, Spain  EUBCE is the largest biomass conference and exhibition in the world.   Each year, EUBCE brings together the greatest minds and latest advancements in biomass, with the aim of accelerating research and market uptake across the globe.   During the conference, over 1500 experts from 80 countries from both academia and industry share and discuss groundbreaking ideas, technologies, applications, and solutions for the sourcing, production, and utility of biomass.   Some of the scientific topics that will be covered are: sustainable resources for decarbonising the economy; biomass conversion to intermediate bioenergy carriers and sustainable biofuels, bioenergy integration and bio-based products and bioeconomy sustainability, impacts and policies. Industrial sessions will focus on issues such as sustainable biomass production and carbon management for industrial applications, biomethane production, advanced biofuels in road & heavy-duty transport and aviation sectors and innovative biorefineries: production of bioproducts & biochemicals.  The Technical Programme is coordinated by DG Joint Research Centre of the European Commission.   The event is supported by the Circular Bio-Based Europe Joint Undertaking.   Be part of the 33rd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition and present your results to specialists and decision makers operating at the top end of the biomass and bioenergy sector.   […]

18-19 February 2025. Brussels, Belgium As the FER-PLAY project concludes in February 2025, we invite you to join our Final Conference to discover the project’s key findings and to co-create future steps to advance towards the market uptake of circular fertilisers together with R&D fellow projects. Get to know more about the assessment of circular fertiliser value chains, barriers and chances, as well as the perspectives of farmers, producers and local administrations on on these substitutes to conventional fertilisers. Circular fertilisers can protect soils and ecosystems, reduce the EU’s dependence on fertiliser imports, and enhance resource efficiency. Despite their great potential, the socio-economic and environmental benefits of circular fertilisers remain underexplored. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and contribute!  The conference brings together producers, farmers, civil society organisations, academics, policymakers, fellow projects and initiatives to discuss the state-of-play and chart a course for the future of circular fertilisers in Europe. The agenda will feature networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect and exchange ideas with experts. Attendees will also engage in cocreation sessions focusing on shaping policy recommendations and the priorities to foster the market uptake of circular fertilisers.   Get in touch For registration and programme, visit the project website here.

Brussels 04/12/24 – Combined biogas and biomethane production in 2023 amounted to 22 bcm, according to the 14th edition of the Statistical Report published today by the European Biogas Association. This is more than the entire inland natural gas demand of Belgium, Denmark, and Ireland combined, and represents 7% of the natural gas consumption of the European Union in 2023. Considering the current rates of biogas and biomethane production, Europe could avoid 106 million tons of CO2 emissions each year, provide renewable energy to 19 million European households year-round, and fuel 533,000 LNG trucks annually. The rollout of biogases will be key to bolster the EU’s competitiveness and leadership on clean technologies in the coming years, but also the resilience of the EU’s energy system. According to Eurostat, 98% of the EU’s natural gas demand in 2022 was covered by imports. Considering this significant reliance on external energy supplies and the resulting dependency on third parties, investing in biogases remains vital. Despite the figures confirming the growth of the sector, as well as its role in reaching climate goals and energy independence, a greater focus on the optimisation of market and regulatory conditions, including coherent planning of biomethane potential and […]

The EBA Statistical Report provides the most comprehensive analysis of the current state and future potential of the biogas and biomethane industries in Europe. It includes analysis on the various uses of biogases, with a specific section on transport, its contribution to the European economy, and detailed profiles of biogas developments across 28 European countries. Report overview: The EBA Statistical Report 2024 is available for free for all EBA members and upon purchase for external parties. Get the slides from the launch webinar: Watch the recording of the launch webinar

7-9 October 2025. Stuttgart – Germany Energy costs and demands are rising and the future direction of the energy sector remains uncertain. Despite all the uncertainties, it seems clear that the future of energy supply will largely be based on all types of renewable energy sources. For this reason, the Biogas Intelligence+ conference aims to provide a platform to present and discuss strategies for the biogas industry in a post-subsidy environment. These strategies can be adapted to different countries and regions. How can the industry become more profitable and productive? What role will artificial intelligence (AI) play both in terms of rising energy demand and optimization of biogas plants? How can the biogas industry protect itself from cyber threats? Is decentralization the key to future growth? How can the sector contribute more effectively to the circular economy? These are just some of the critical questions that will be addressed during the conference. With this event, we also want to take a look at other upcoming topics – in the bioenergy sector – that we believe deserve more attention than they are currently receiving. The topics of the conference are: Get in touch For media enquiries and registration, visit the website here.

Members-only networking event We are pleased to announce the second edition of Biogases Business Day – an exciting networking event designed exclusively for EBA members looking to establish new business partnerships and strengthen existing relations within the biogases sector. The winter edition of the Biogases Business Day will bring together key players from the biogases value chain at the Interalpen- Hotel Tyrol in Austria, offering a unique platform on 6 and 7 February 2025 to exchange ideas, explore collaboration opportunities, and foster the advancement of biogases initiatives. What’s on the agenda? 6 February 18:00 Welcome cocktail (Mountain Hut, 5 min from the hotel) 19:00 – 22:00 Dinner (Mountain Hut) 7 February 9:00 Welcome and state of the market – Harmen Dekker, CEO at EBA 9:20 Insights session ·        Cross-border biomethane trading – latest updates and implications for business – Julian Auderieth, Business Development Manager at AGCS Biomethan Registry Austria ·        Financing trends in the biogases sector – Bas Verloop, Partner at Longspur Capital ·        Business opportunities in Poland – Michal Tarka, Managing Director at Polish Biomethane Organisation 10:20 Coffee break and networking session 11:15 Insights session ·        Biogenic CO2 valorisation – tbc ·        Biomethane procurement and experiences of BASF – speaker tbc 12:00 Lunch 13:00 […]

12-13 December 2024, Warsaw (Poland) The ninth edition of the Biogas Congress will take place on 12-13 December 2024 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre in Warsaw. This year’s meeting, organised by Magazyn Biomasa, will once again bring together representatives of the national and European biogas sector and will be held under […]

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 economy. The use of biogases to reduce GHG emissions is already a reality in the transport, buildings and industrial sectors, concentrating over 80% of the […]