Mapping e-methane plants and technologies: The role of e-methane in the total energy mix

Gabrielle Papa, Mieke Decorte, Anna Venturini, Fanny Lamon, Giulia Cancian, Harmen Dekker, Robert Boehm, S R Esteves, Angela Clinkscales, Malika Madoui-Barmasse, Lars-Evert Karlsson, Olivier Thibaut, Vincent Piepiora, Dirk Bonse

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Abstract

In collaboration with biogas and methanation experts, the European Biogas Association (EBA) has drafted a paper to outline the role of the methanation process within the framework of energy system integration and its potential to increase renewable green gas production in Europe (Chapter 1). Insights are provided as to e-methane's place within renewable gas production, the technologies available and its production chain (Chapter 2). Furthermore, the European e-methane production plants are mapped, with the main figures and trends summarised. The mapping exercise provides insights into current e-methane production volumes and future growth, technology orientation, CO2 sourcing, plant sizes and end use (Chapter 3). Market strategies and economic considerations are summarised in Chapter 4. Finally, considering the technical background and economic framework, policy perspectives and recommendations are formulated for an enabling EU regulatory framework (Chapter 5).  
Original languageEnglish
PublisherEuropean Biogas Association
Number of pages37
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2024

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