International shipping is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the EU. In 2022, it accounted for 4.0% of all greenhouse gas emissions. While this makes it a smaller sector compared to the transport sector with 20.5%, there is a projected higher increase in emissions in this sector due to the increase in global trade. For this reason, …
Review of the biomethane market in 2024: challenges, developments and new directions
2024 was a year of renewal and strategic rethinking for the German biomethane market, with important impetus provided by new legal regulations. We shed light on these developments in our market review. A new Building Energy Act strengthens the biomethane market At the beginning of the year, on January 1, 2024, the new Building Energy Act (GEG) (20) came into force. It marked the start of the heating transition and placed the focus on the ...
Dena verifications - Storage of GHG values in the company audit
The role of the dena biogas register in climate protection The dena (German Energy Agency) biogas register plays a central role in providing evidence in the electricity and heating market. In 2018, the European Union set itself the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the use of renewable energies in the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). In order to implement these climate targets at national level, laws such as the ...
Buying biomethane successfully: Key facts for buyers and a guide to the market
Biomethane market: An overview for decision-makers In order to achieve the climate targets that Germany and the EU have set themselves, it is necessary to use all available options for generating renewable energy. In addition to solar and wind power, biogas offers an attractive alternative as it can be used regardless of the weather. Another option for renewable energy is to buy biomethane, as it can be used ...
New opportunities and obligations: This will change with the Building Energy Act 2023
The Building Energy Act (GEG) 2023: Changes, heating inspection, biomethane and subsidies. Find out all about requirements and exemptions now! Summary: What is the Building Energy Act (GEG)? The GEG serves the national enforcement of the European Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). Since it came into force in 2020, the law has gone through many iterations and was last amended on 16.10.2023. The changes came into ...
What factors influence the biomethane price?
The price composition of biomethane as a biofuel is a multi-layered process that is influenced by various cost factors. These factors include production costs, transportation costs, taxes and levies as well as profit margins. Each of these cost items plays a decisive role in determining the biomethane price for the consumer and the profitability for the producer and supplier. Production costs of biomethane The production of biomethane is a complex process, ...
How is the biomethane price developing?
Biomethane, often referred to as renewable natural gas or green gas, plays an important role in the European energy landscape. The price of biomethane strongly influences its competitiveness. This gas is produced through the process of anaerobic fermentation of organic materials. These can be plant residues, liquid manure, dung, agricultural waste, food waste or sewage sludge. Biomethane is a promising solution for a sustainable energy supply. The importance of the biomethane market is growing ...
Why the German biomethane market is so interesting: an in-depth look
Why the German biomethane market is so interesting: an in-depth look The biomethane market has caused quite a stir in recent months. With rapid price jumps, intense discussions around the greenhouse gas (GHG) quota under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) III, and a general upswing in the industry due to the energy crisis, it's clear that the German biomethane market is more exciting than ever. But what makes it ...
Monitoring plan within the framework of the SESTA
In this article, we will look at the monitoring plan under the Fuel Emissions Trading Act (BEHG) and find out who is affected by it and what the requirements are. In addition, we will look at the DEHSt presentation of 04.07.2023 to get a comprehensive overview of the national emissions trading system (nEHS) in Germany. Who is affected? The Fuel Emissions Trading Act (BEHG) has an impact on biomethane, which is subject to the ...
Impact investing in the agricultural sector
Introduction: Whether climate change, security of supply or biodiversity. The agricultural industry is characterized by constant change and is increasingly faced with new problems that need to be overcome. As a result, there are both challenges from more and more regulations and many new opportunities from new business ideas. Many of these business ideas are primarily concerned with sustainability. As a logical consequence, more and more impact investors are entering the ...
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