Biomethane Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Competition Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Feedstock Type, By Production Method, By Application, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

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.

Available Customizations:

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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
- 5.1.1. By Value
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
- 6.1.1. By Value
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
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 7.1.1. By Value
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
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 8.1.1. By Value
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
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 9.1.1. By Value
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
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 10.1.1. By Value
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
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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)