This session challenges the status quo, questioning whether the EU’s upcoming actions truly address the scale of transformation needed. What unique advantages can biogases bring to an energy market in flux? How can investments in biomethane drive economic resilience, industrial leadership, and energy security—without the burden of costly infrastructure overhauls? Biogases hold the key to a thriving, circular economy that extends far beyond energy. Is it time to rethink priorities and unlock biogases as Europe’s hidden competitive edge?

This session will delve into the evolving landscape of energy security within the context for both the resilient energy transition as well as within the present geopolitical context. It will explore how biogas and biomethane play a crucial role in enhancing energy security within a decarbonized energy framework. Additionally, it will dive into the complementary relationship between green molecules, green electrons, and nuclear energy, examining how these diverse power sources can work together to create a more resilient and sustainable energy mix also in light of the current geopolitical tensions.

The New Bioeconomy Strategy for 2025 is set to be unveiled, providing a clear roadmap for sustainable growth powered by circular solutions. Relying on external sources for what we can produce within Europe is not the answer. To drive true sustainability, Europe must streamline its own resources efficiently. This session will explore how we can harness homegrown resources like biogases and digestate, and how innovative bio-based products will lead the next wave of circular solutions.

As biogenic CO2 is evolving, this session will explore its diverse applications, and the infrastructure required to make it a viable resource. The conversation will center around the growing market demand for CO2-based products, and the focal role of planning CO2 grids and storage systems to support this emerging sector. The challenge of ensuring biogenic CO2 meets varying quality standards will be tackled, whether it’s for industrial uses like food and beverage production or more flexible applications in greenhouses.

Reporting on diverse feedstocks adds value and transparency to the process. Focus will be placed on Annex VI and the importance of voluntary schemes that drive sustainability in the sector. A key highlight will be the cutting-edge technologies designed to detect methane emissions, ensuring the highest standards for environmental responsibility. Finally, the session will tackle the alignment of climate reporting with biomethane performance, providing a comprehensive look at how the industry can lead in sustainability.

Trailblazers in the biomethane sector, sharing transformative success stories from diverse corners of the world. As these frontrunners take the stage, they’ll explore how local innovations and strategies are contributing to global sustainability goals.

Biogas plays a crucial role not only in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing our reliance on imported fossil fuels, but also in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and supporting rural development in local communities. Despite its potential, there is still a lack of awareness regarding the full range of benefits that biogas and biomethane offer to both local communities and society at large.

To scale up biomethane across Europe, key barriers must be addressed. This session will focus on critical issues, including expanding gas grid access across all EU countries through the EU Gas Package to unlock markets, facilitating cross-border trade via the Union Database for trust and harmonization. Additionally, it will examine market integration, debating the pros and cons of fully fungible biomethane certificates across countries.