Biogas and How the Industry Uses It
Across Europe, new projects and partnerships continue to expand biogas capacity at a record pace. Formerly niche players in waste management and agriculture have evolved into renewable energy providers At the Biogas Summit Europe 2026, experts will showcase the latest applications of advanced anaerobic digestion to enhance efficiency, optimise feedstock use, and improve gas yields. Leading technology providers have refined digestion processes and upgraded systems to supply biomethane ready for grid injection or on-site power generation.
Companies worldwide are testing what large-scale biogas integration can accomplish. Technology providers will highlight several key use cases: supplying clean energy to the grid, producing renewable heat for the industries, supporting circular farming systems, and offering low-carbon transport fuels, among others. Experts will demonstrate how innovations in digestion, upgrading, and storage are helping reduce costs and enhance plant performance. Others are applying biogas solutions in combined heat and power generation or coupling them with carbon capture for negative emissions. Early pioneers are already trialling hybrid systems, flexible grid integration, and proof-of-concept projects for large-scale deployment.
Biogas Transforms Energy and Waste
Biogas is more than a renewable energy source; it is reshaping how the industries manage resources and waste. Modern digestion and upgrading technologies are allowing plant managers and operators to attain greater efficiency, higher yields, and stronger financial returns. Companies have long worked to enhance digestion stability and feedstock flexibility, but the next step is to fully integrate biogas into broader energy systems and circular economies.
Alongside opportunities, the industry must address several challenges: securing sustainable feedstock supplies, financing large-scale projects, meeting evolving regulatory standards, and scaling technologies effectively. A key question for stakeholders is whether biogas can compete at scale with fossil fuels while preserving environmental integrity. The industry experts remain confident that biogas can substantially support waste management, agriculture, and energy supply. Feedstock sustainability remains a primary concern across EU reports, while financing is still tied to long-term subsidies and carbon markets. The main barriers involve economic feasibility, technology scalability, grid access, and smooth integration into existing infrastructure.
Despite these challenges, biogas remains one of Europe’s fastest-growing renewable sectors, driven by supportive policies, rising investments, and its dual role in energy production and waste valorisation.
