Product Code: 9345
The Global Biomethane Market, valued at USD 4.68 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 6.21% to reach USD 6.72 Billion by 2030. Biomethane is a renewable natural gas, chemically comparable to conventional natural gas, produced by upgrading biogas derived from the anaerobic digestion of organic matter or through biomass gasification. Key market growth drivers encompass global decarbonization initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, alongside strategic energy security objectives. Policy support and incentivization mechanisms further underpin this expansion.
| Market Overview |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 4.68 Billion |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 6.72 Billion |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 6.21% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Agricultural Waste |
| Largest Market | North America |
Key Market Drivers
The global biomethane market is primarily propelled by the escalating worldwide drive for renewable energy and concerted decarbonization efforts. As nations and industries commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, biomethane offers a direct, dispatchable, and scalable alternative to fossil natural gas, capable of utilizing existing gas infrastructure. This strategic pivot towards cleaner energy sources positions biomethane as a critical component in achieving climate targets. According to the International Energy Agency's "Renewables 2023" report, published in January 2024, the biogas sector, encompassing biomethane, is forecasted to grow at a strong rate of 32% between 2023 and 2028, reflecting its essential role in energy transitions.
Key Market Challenges
The substantial capital investment required for establishing biomethane production infrastructure and the inherent high operational costs significantly impede the expansion of the global biomethane market. The considerable upfront expenditure for advanced anaerobic digestion facilities, gas upgrading technologies, and grid injection points presents a significant barrier to entry for potential investors and developers. This economic hurdle often delays project finalization and limits the widespread deployment of new biomethane plants, particularly for smaller enterprises or in regions with less mature financial support mechanisms.
Key Market Trends
Increasing corporate adoption of biomethane for ESG and decarbonization objectives is a pivotal market trend, reflecting a strategic shift in how businesses address their environmental footprint. Corporations are increasingly integrating renewable natural gas directly into their operations to achieve quantifiable emissions reductions and enhance sustainability reporting. This direct procurement fosters a robust demand side for biomethane, stimulating further investment and expansion in the production sector. According to the European Biogas Association's Statistical Report published in December 2024, approximately 23% of biomethane produced in Europe in 2023 was utilized for transport, 17% for heating in buildings, 15% for power generation, and 13% for industrial processes. This highlights the diverse application areas driven by corporate mandates.
Key Market Players
- EnviTec Biogas AG
- CNG Services Ltd.
- Future Biogas Ltd.
- Verbio SE
- PlanET Biogas Global GmbH
- Gasrec Ltd.
- Biogas Products Ltd.
- Carbotech Gas Systems GmbH
- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas)
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Biomethane Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Biomethane Market, By Feedstock Type:
- Agricultural Waste
- Animal Manure
- Organic Household Waste
- Energy Crops
- Others
Biomethane Market, By Production Method:
- Fermentation
- Gasification
Biomethane Market, By Application:
- Automotive
- Power Generation
- Others
Biomethane Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Biomethane Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Biomethane Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Feedstock Type (Agricultural Waste, Animal Manure, Organic Household Waste, Energy Crops, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Production Method (Fermentation, Gasification)
- 5.2.3. By Application (Automotive, Power Generation, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Biomethane Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 6.2.2. By Production Method
- 6.2.3. By Application
- 6.2.4. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Biomethane Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 6.3.1.2.2. By Production Method
- 6.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Biomethane Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 6.3.2.2.2. By Production Method
- 6.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Biomethane Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 6.3.3.2.2. By Production Method
- 6.3.3.2.3. By Application
7. Europe Biomethane Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 7.2.2. By Production Method
- 7.2.3. By Application
- 7.2.4. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Biomethane Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 7.3.1.2.2. By Production Method
- 7.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.2. France Biomethane Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 7.3.2.2.2. By Production Method
- 7.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Biomethane Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 7.3.3.2.2. By Production Method
- 7.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.4. Italy Biomethane Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 7.3.4.2.2. By Production Method
- 7.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Biomethane Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 7.3.5.2.2. By Production Method
- 7.3.5.2.3. By Application
8. Asia Pacific Biomethane Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 8.2.2. By Production Method
- 8.2.3. By Application
- 8.2.4. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Biomethane Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 8.3.1.2.2. By Production Method
- 8.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Biomethane Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 8.3.2.2.2. By Production Method
- 8.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Biomethane Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 8.3.3.2.2. By Production Method
- 8.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Biomethane Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 8.3.4.2.2. By Production Method
- 8.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Biomethane Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 8.3.5.2.2. By Production Method
- 8.3.5.2.3. By Application
9. Middle East & Africa Biomethane Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 9.2.2. By Production Method
- 9.2.3. By Application
- 9.2.4. By Country
- 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Biomethane Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 9.3.1.2.2. By Production Method
- 9.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.2. UAE Biomethane Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 9.3.2.2.2. By Production Method
- 9.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.3. South Africa Biomethane Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 9.3.3.2.2. By Production Method
- 9.3.3.2.3. By Application
10. South America Biomethane Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 10.2.2. By Production Method
- 10.2.3. By Application
- 10.2.4. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Biomethane Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 10.3.1.2.2. By Production Method
- 10.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.2. Colombia Biomethane Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 10.3.2.2.2. By Production Method
- 10.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.3. Argentina Biomethane Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 10.3.3.2.2. By Production Method
- 10.3.3.2.3. By Application
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Biomethane Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1. Competition in the Industry
- 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 14.3. Power of Suppliers
- 14.4. Power of Customers
- 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
- 15.1. EnviTec Biogas AG
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
- 15.2. CNG Services Ltd.
- 15.3. Future Biogas Ltd.
- 15.4. Verbio SE
- 15.5. PlanET Biogas Global GmbH
- 15.6. Gasrec Ltd.
- 15.7. Biogas Products Ltd.
- 15.8. Carbotech Gas Systems GmbH
- 15.9. Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas)
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer