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 ...
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 ...
