The statement issued on March 8 by the European Commission, REPowerEU, is a decisive step towards the rapid development of the biomethane sector in Europe to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels, with a greater presence of biomethane and hydrogen. This proposed plan will increase the resilience of the energy system.
According to Harmen Dekker, CEO of the European Biogas Association (EBA), “Europe urgently needs to diversify and reduce its dependence on Russian gas while at the same time intensifying the ambition to achieve climate goals. The sector is ready to supply the 2030 bcm proposed by the EU in 35 and calls for the inclusion of this objective in the reissue of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII), currently under development. Close collaboration between the European Commission, Member States and the biomethane value chain will be required to ensure immediate action in line with today's proposals. The biomethane target accounts for more than 20% of Russia's current gas imports. In 2050 this potential can be tripled by 30%, growing above 100 bcm and covering 30% to 50% of future demand in the EU.”
The statement indicates that, “To this end, the CAP strategic plans of the Member States must channel the financing of biomethane produced from sustainable biomass sources, in particular agricultural waste and residues. “All available resources and instruments must be mobilized at national and EU level, with a public financing design to attract private investment.” Achieving the objectives presented today will require close collaboration between the public and private sectors to attract capital investments. A significant increase in biomethane production will help ensure affordable, sustainable energy for EU citizens and strengthen the resilience of the EU economy.
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