Biomethane Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The biomethane market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.79 billion in 2024 to $4.06 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased renewable energy targets, increased waste management policies, increased energy security, increased circular economy initiatives, increased decarbonization efforts, increased infrastructure development, increased market demand and acceptance.

The biomethane market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.11 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing climate policy ambitions, increasing green gas mandates, increasing circular bioeconomy strategies, increasing urban air quality improvement, increasing biofuel market expansion, increasing sustainability certification and traceability. Major trends in the forecast period include growing interest in renewable fuel alternatives, expansion of biogas upgrading facilities, adoption as a clean fuel for transportation, integration with organic waste management systems, development of sustainable supply chains, expansion of biomethane injection, collaboration between governments and industry stakeholders, innovation in production technologies, adoption of certification schemes.

The escalating preference for clean and sustainable fuels is anticipated to drive the growth of the biomethane market in the foreseeable future. Clean and green fuels, characterized by minimal pollutants or greenhouse gas emissions during production and consumption, are gaining prominence as environmentally friendly and sustainable alternatives to conventional fossil fuels. Biomethane, as a clean energy source, offers a multitude of benefits aligned with environmental sustainability, economic progress, and social welfare. Recent data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicates a notable increase in nonfossil fuel energy sources, constituting 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2022, reflecting a 3% surge compared to the previous year. This upsurge is attributed to a substantial contribution from nonfossil fuel sources, including renewables and nuclear energy, which collectively accounted for 21% of the nation's energy consumption in 2022. Thus, the growing inclination towards clean and green fuels serves as a driving force behind the expansion of the biomethane market.

Key players within the biomethane market are intensifying their focus on establishing new biomethane production facilities to enhance profitability and market presence. Biomethane production facilities are installations engineered for the generation of biomethane, a renewable natural gas derived from organic materials, typically through processes such as anaerobic digestion or other biological methods. For example, in September 2023, CycleO Group Limited, a UK-based biomethane production company, unveiled the first biomethane plant with ammonia stripping in Spain. This facility is designed to convert manure into sustainable ammonium nitrate and sulfate, serving as viable fertilizers. With a maximum production capacity of 15,000 MWh per year, this plant represents CycleØ's second operational installation in Spain and the company's inaugural fully developed, owned, built, and operated facility in the country. The implementation of this plant is poised to mitigate nitrate pollution and emissions at the local farm, thereby showcasing the commitment of biomethane producers towards environmental stewardship and sustainable development.

In September 2023, Engie SA, a utility company based in France, successfully acquired Ixora Energy Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move enhances ENGIE's biomethane presence in Europe, incorporating three new production units located in Devon and Somerset. Together, these units contribute to the generation of approximately 160 GWh per year of biomethane. Ixora Energy Ltd., headquartered in the UK, specializes in biomethane production. The acquisition aligns with ENGIE's commitment to expanding its sustainable energy portfolio and strengthening its position in the biomethane sector.

Major companies operating in the biomethane market are E.ON SE, Air Liquide S.A, The Southern California Gas Company, VERBIO SE, Société Générale de Surveillance, Veolia Group, Envitec Biogas AG, Orbital Gas Systems, Future Biogas Ltd., Green Gas International, ETW Energietechnik GmbH, Biokraft International AB, Gasrec Ltd., PlanET Biogas Global GmbH, CNG Services Ltd., Biogas Products Ltd., Nature Energy, Landwärme GmbH, AB HOLDING SPA, ENVO Group, Cryon Purr, Schmack Carbotech GmbH.

Europe was the largest region in the biomethane market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the biomethane market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the biomethane market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The biomethane market consists of sales of biogasoline, bio-compressed natural gas (bio-CNG), and fertilizer. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Biomethane, a subtype of biogas, is produced from organic materials via processes such as anaerobic digestion or other biological methods. It presents numerous environmental advantages, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, enhancement of hygienic conditions, and mitigation of water pollution risks.

The primary sources of biomethane encompass organic household waste, animal manure, energy crops, agricultural residues, sewage sludge, industrial food processing waste, among others. Organic household waste comprises biodegradable materials originating from plants or animals, commonly found in household-generated waste streams. These materials undergo processes such as anaerobic digestion, gasification, fermentation, among others. Biomethane finds application across various sectors, including automotive, power generation, industrial applications, among others.

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