EU biomethane plants could capture up to 89 million tonnes (Mt) of biogenic CO₂ annually by 2040, more than 25% of the carbon capture required to meet EU Climate Law targets, according to a new European Biogas Association (EBA) research paper.
Europe’s CO₂ demand is rising, driven by emerging markets and stricter regulations for green products and industrial decarbonisation. Biogenic CO₂ from the biogas sector can meet this demand while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
According to the latest EBA data, the biogas sector is set to become a leading industry in biogenic CO₂ capture in Europe within the next few years.
This would make a significant contribution to the EU’s overall carbon capture goal of 344 million tonnes per year.
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