We Are Biogas

This week on We Are Biogas, we unpack a defining moment for the global biogas industry — one where the technology is proven, the capital is moving, and the real work is building the systems that make it all last.From the EU blocking biomethane support mechanisms in two countries in the same week, to India opening its gas grid to compressed biogas for the first time, to a billion-dollar valuation landing in food waste-to-RNG — the floor is being built in real time.In this episode, we cover:The EU targets France after blocking Ireland's domestic biomethane multiplier — a pattern every member state needs to watchIndia's PNGRB approves landmark grid injection guidelines for compressed biogasMobius Renewables acquires Air Liquide's entire global biogas portfolio across the US and EuropeIreland's RHO design flaw and why it may trigger biomethane imports instead of domestic productionDivert opens its Longview, Washington facility and hits a billion-dollar valuation backed by MitsubishiGaia EnviroTech contracted for biogas system at Victoria's largest mutton abattoirTwenty pig farmers in rural Brazil eliminate their gas bills with swine waste biodigestersBiogas-to-hydrogen could halve production costs versus electrolysisSyzygy Plasmonics begins design on the world's first electrified biogas-to-SAF plant in UruguayAnaerobic digestion confirmed as the top-performing end-of-life pathway for bio-based plasticsDOE commits $20.2M to advance algae and wet waste feedstock conversionBiogas meets the US data center boom under new federal tax creditsZambia's community biogas model powering homes, irrigation, and food productionBrazil's pipeline infrastructure gap identified as the primary biomethane growth constraintEvonik brings European membrane upgrading technology to Southeast AsiaExclusive: Alexandra does a full read-through of this week's We Are Biogas essay — "Before the Market Can Move, We Have to Build the Floor" — a month-in-the-making analysis drawing on four conversations with practitioners across four continents on why biogas is no longer waiting on technology. It's waiting on the systems around it.If you work in renewable gas, energy transition, circular economy, sustainable agriculture, climate tech, or infrastructure investment — this one's for you.🌍 Explore more stories, insights, and media from across the global biogas industry: https://wearebiogas.com📩 Want your story told, or have a topic you want us to cover next?Reach out directly: [email protected]🔗 Let’s connect and keep the conversation going:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrarng/

This week on We Are Biogas, we unpack one of the biggest global weeks yet for biogas, biomethane, RNG, and anaerobic digestion.From Brazil’s rapid rise as a biomethane powerhouse to Ukraine’s 2035 export strategy, Ireland’s €80 million project launch, and Australia’s growing renewable gas momentum — the industry is moving from ambition to execution.In this episode, we cover: Brazil closes 2025 with 1,803 biogas plants and rising biomethane output  Ukraine launches a national biomethane roadmap aligned with EU markets  Ireland breaks ground on a major Cork facility amid policy tensions  Sweden unlocks stranded LNG capacity with critical pipeline infrastructure  Anaergia expands RNG deployment in the United States  Cuba launches its first biomethane transport fuel project  Australia updates national gas standards to formally recognise biomethane  China scales circular agriculture with pipeline-injected renewable gas  Canada pilots breakthrough landfill gas upgrading technology  Lithuania expands renewable gas certificate trading across Europe Exclusive Interview: Alexandra speaks with Levent Hilmi, Founder of Resource Loop and Head of Growth & Partnerships at Run Energy, for a deep dive into Australia’s emerging biomethane market.They discuss: Why Australia may become one of the most important new biomethane markets  Feedstock bottlenecks and project bankability  Grid injection vs behind-the-meter energy use  Why cheap fossil gas remains a challenge  The 3–5 year horizon for Australia’s project boom  Lessons from Europe and North America If you work in renewable gas, energy transition, waste-to-energy, agriculture, utilities, climate tech, or infrastructure investment — this is an episode you won’t want to miss.Subscribe to We Are Biogas for weekly global coverage of biogas, biomethane, RNG, and the circular economy.🌍 Explore more stories, insights, and media from across the global biogas industry: https://wearebiogas.com📩 Want your story told, or have a topic you want us to cover next?Reach out directly: [email protected]🔗 Let’s connect and keep the conversation going:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrarng/

The global energy transition is accelerating, but not evenly, and not without friction.In this episode, we break down the most important developments shaping the biogas, biomethane, and renewable gas sectors right now. From billion-euro policy commitments in Europe to decentralized energy systems scaling in India, and new demand emerging from industries like data centers and heavy transport.But beyond the headlines, there’s a deeper story unfolding.Because while technology is advancing and capital is flowing, progress is still being limited by something far less visible: who gets to participate in building what comes next.Drawing on this week’s featured article and industry insights, we explore the structural and leadership dynamics that could ultimately determine the speed and success of the energy transition.In this episode, you’ll learn: Where global investment in biogas and biomethane is accelerating, and why it matters now  How countries like Poland, Brazil, and the Czech Republic are shaping the next phase of renewable gas markets  Why decentralized energy systems are gaining traction, especially in emerging markets  The role of biomethane in hard-to-abate sectors like transport and data infrastructure  What’s driving long-term market growth toward a projected $100B+ global industry  The hidden structural gaps slowing progress, despite widespread industry alignment  Why leadership, representation, and decision-making power are becoming critical to scaling the energy transition Featured in this episode: Global policy and investment signals across Europe, Asia, and South America  Real-world project spotlights and deployment trends  Market growth projections and demand-side expansion  Insights from “The Next Era Belongs to Everyone: The Gender Diversity Gap Slowing the Energy Transition”The energy transition isn’t just a technology challenge; it’s a systems challenge.And the systems we build now will define how fast we move, and who gets to shape the future of energy.World Biogas Association's Women in Biogas Survey Analysis Report 2024🌍 Explore more stories, insights, and media from across the global biogas industry: https://wearebiogas.com📩 Want your story told, or have a topic you want us to cover next?Reach out directly: [email protected]🔗 Let’s connect and keep the conversation going:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrarng/

At a moment when global investment, policy momentum, and technological maturity are all accelerating, one question sits at the center of it all:Why isn’t biogas scaling as fast as it should?In this deep-dive, Alexandra Arndt unpacks a candid and globally informed conversation with Flávio Ascenco, exploring the gap between ambition and execution, and why closing it could unlock the industry’s full potential almost overnight.From underperforming plants and repeated operational mistakes to the untapped value sitting in existing infrastructure, this episode goes beyond surface-level optimism and into the real, fixable bottlenecks holding the sector back.You’ll also get a curated breakdown of the latest global developments shaping the biogas and biomethane landscape, from major investments in Europe and Brazil to policy shifts in the U.S., emerging technologies, and key project milestones worldwide.If you’re working in biogas, biomethane, waste-to-energy, or circular systems, this is a grounded, insightful look at where the industry truly stands, and what needs to happen next.Connect with Flávio AscencoFor consulting, training, technical input, or project development enquiries:📩 [email protected]🌐 https://agilebiogas.comStay connected with We Are BiogasFollow for weekly insights, industry breakdowns, and in-depth conversations shaping the future of biogas.🌍 Explore more stories, insights, and media from across the global biogas industry: https://wearebiogas.com📩 Want your story told, or have a topic you want us to cover next?Reach out directly: [email protected]🔗 Let’s connect and keep the conversation going:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrarng/

Germany is sounding the alarm, Norway just made history, and in rural Bangladesh, 4,000 families are living proof that biogas can rewrite the rules of energy, agriculture, and human dignity, all at once.In this episode, Alexandra Arndt breaks down the week's biggest stories across policy, projects, and technology, then reads the We Are Biogas exclusive feature in full: the story of GREIO and the household biogas revolution quietly unfolding across 27 districts of Bangladesh.In this episode, we cover:Policy & Capital: EnviTec Biogas calls Germany's EEG overhaul an "existential threat," Italy tightens its 2030 biomethane funding timelines, Ireland launches a National Biomethane Certificate Registry, and Poland signs its first landmark long-term trading deal.Project Spotlights: Irish whiskey waste becomes grid-ready green gas, Minnesota moves forward on urban organics AD, and a village in Vanuatu gets clean cooking fuel from its own backyard.Tech & Innovation: Norway achieves the world's first BECCS operation, biogenic CO₂ from a biogas plant, permanently stored beneath the North Sea. The full value chain, proven.Expansion & Trends: AstraZeneca's unsubsidised biomethane model, Unilever's mayonnaise-to-biogas circular loop in Brazil, the first Bio-LNG bunkering operation in Europe, and Brazil's new bioenergy atlas.We Are Biogas Exclusive: Alexandra introduces this week's feature, the story of Md. Ashrafuzzaman Ashraf and GREIO, the organisation that reached out to share what they've been quietly building in Bangladesh. Over 4,000 household digesters. 27 districts. A model that tackles energy poverty, women's labour, soil health, and methane emissions in a single loop. Alexandra reads the full article.Join the Collective: We Are Biogas is a platform designed to inform, educate, and advocate. We want to tell the stories of the people behind the technology. If you have a field report, a new project, or an analytical perspective you'd like to share with the industry, reach out at [email protected]🌍 Explore more stories, insights, and media from across the global biogas industry: https://wearebiogas.com📩 Want your story told, or have a topic you want us to cover next?Reach out directly: [email protected]🔗 Let’s connect and keep the conversation going:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrarng/

In this debut episode of the We Are Biogas weekly roundup, Alexandra Arndt breaks down a massive week for the global anaerobic digestion and biomethane sectors. As geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz mirror the energy crises of the 1970s, we look at why biogas is no longer just a "green alternative" but a pillar of national sovereignty.In this episode, we cover:Policy & Capital: Ten European associations demand biomethane recognition for EU security, while the U.S. EPA finalizes the controversial RFS "Set 2" rule.Project Spotlights: From dry AD systems fueling garbage trucks in California to the inauguration of a strategic Biomethane Hub in Brazil.Tech & Innovation: How Spain is closing the carbon loop with e-methane and new research into 900+ days of high-value bio-oil production.Market Trends: Why U.S. farm-based biogas capture has surged 166% in five years and the shift toward pipeline injection.Featured Editorial: Alexandra introduces her latest article, which explores the Danish model of localization and why the "reveal" of our energy vulnerabilities in 2026 must lead to a domestic, circular response.Join the Collective: We Are Biogas is a platform designed to inform, educate, and advocate. We want to tell the stories of the people behind the technology. If you have a field report, a new project, or an analytical perspective you’d like to share with the industry, reach out to us at [email protected] the full newsletter and the featured article here: https://www.wearebiogas.com/Follow us on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrarng/🌍 Explore more stories, insights, and media from across the global biogas industry: https://wearebiogas.com📩 Want your story told, or have a topic you want us to cover next?Reach out directly: [email protected]🔗 Let’s connect and keep the conversation going:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrarng/