500 Systems Later, Greenlane Is Reshaping Renewable Gas

Greenlane tops 500 systems worldwide while pushing a next-generation platform aimed at cutting costs and boosting biomethane output

18 Mar 2026

Greenlane Renewables, a supplier of biogas upgrading systems, has surpassed 500 units sold across 32 countries, the company said in February 2026, underscoring the accelerating demand for renewable gas infrastructure. The total marks a sharp increase from 355 systems in 28 countries a year earlier, reflecting both geographic expansion and rising investment in biomethane production.

The company’s installed base, built over roughly three decades, spans landfill gas operations, agricultural digesters and wastewater treatment facilities. Analysts say such systems are becoming increasingly central to Europe’s energy strategy as policymakers seek alternatives to fossil fuels. The European Union has set a target of producing 35 billion cubic meters of biomethane annually by 2030, prompting operators to scale up the conversion of raw biogas into grid-ready fuel.

Yet the company’s recent milestone also highlights a shift toward next-generation technology. Greenlane is developing its Cascade LF landfill gas upgrading platform, supported by four patent applications, including a Linear Nitrogen Rejection Unit. According to company statements, the system is designed to increase methane recovery while simplifying plant design and reducing both capital and operating costs, factors that have historically constrained some projects.

Greenlane has also outlined plans to begin localized manufacturing in Brazil, with initial shipments expected before the end of 2026. The move signals a broader effort to expand production capacity closer to emerging markets, where demand for renewable gas infrastructure is growing.

Chief Executive Brad Douville described the milestone as a foundation for further growth, emphasizing efforts to improve performance while lowering costs. Industry observers note that such improvements could make smaller or previously marginal projects financially viable.

The timing aligns with policy developments across Europe. France is set to introduce new biomethane blending mandates in 2026, while the Netherlands is considering similar measures. Biomethane output in the European Union rose 14 percent year over year in 2024, according to industry data. As renewable gas gains traction, advances in upgrading efficiency and cost could play a decisive role in how quickly production targets are achieved.