Course
Comprehensive Overview of the Biogas Sector: Market, Production and Legislation
Format
1-day course / In-person / max. of 20 participants
Date
18 September 2025
Space
Limited availability, max. 20 participants
Course hours
9.00 – 17.00 (Lunch included)
Location
European Biogas Association (Av. des Nerviens 85, 1040 Brussels, Belgium)
Participation fee
€975 (excluding 21% VAT)
Description
The biogas sector is a diversified and fast growing sector. Its production stems from agriculture and waste management from small to industrial scale and delivers solutions in areas as industry, transport, heating, agriculture and food and beverage.
This 1-day introduction course gives a comprehensive overview of main aspects that are relevant for the biogas sector focussing on market dynamics, production principles and legislation.
Starting with the market the course provides an overview of the current state and future role of the sector in the energy transition and highlights the increasing attention towards the added benefits of biogas production which can deliver significant long term economy-wide benefits beyond renewable energy provision. Further it will zoom in at the support mechanisms at both European and national level exemplified with case studies.
The section concludes with an overview of the chances and challenges the sector stands for.
In the production part, the course will focus on the different phases and various important aspects of biogas and biomethane production from feedstock via the Anaerobic Digestion process to end products such as biomethane, biogenic CO2 and digestate. Moreover it provides an overview of the AD process and upgrading techniques for biogas to biomethane. This section will be concluded with an overview of the main health and safety aspects related to the production process.
The legislation section will cover a comprehensive overview of the regulatory framework of Europe’s most relevant strategies and legislation, concerning the production of renewable biogases. Highlighted are critical aspects of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), sustainability requirements for biogas, greenhouse gas emissions and savings, (upcoming) regulation on biogenic CO2, requirements related to digestate, main aspects of access to the gas network and an overview of permitting procedures.
The course ends with a Q&A session with the trainers.
A summary of the three sections will be given as well as a future prospective for the sector.
Programme
Market- State of play of renewable gases in Europe.
- Multiple effects of biogases to the EU economy.
- Policy and strategy of the European Union.
- Support mechanisms at national level.
- Opportunities and challenges for the biogas sector.
- Overview of key components of a biogas plant.
- Feedstock types and their characteristics.
- From feedstock to biogas: the anaerobic digestion process.
- Biogas cleaning and upgrading to biomethane and biogenic CO2.
- Key aspects of health and safety in the production of biogas and biomethane.
- International Safety standards for biogas plants (ISO, EN).
- EU Legislation and strategies related to the production of biogases.
- The Renewable Energy Directive (RED).
- Sustainability criteria for biogas under EU legislation.
- Biogenic CO2: Regulatory drivers and compliance factors.
- Greenhous gas emissions and calculation of greenhouse gas emissions savings.
- Requirements related to the application, commercialisation and storage of digestate.
- Main aspects of access to the gas network and injection rights.
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for individuals seeking a comprehensive introduction to the biogas sector, including policy officers, sustainability managers, policymakers, biogas project developers, consultants, technology suppliers, strategy managers, and potential investors.What are the advantages?
- Comprehensive overview of the market and upcoming markets for biogas and other renewable gases.
- Gain insight in the role of biogas within the sustainable energy solutions and in the European economy.
- Understanding how support mechanisms and energy targets work at European and national level.
- Discussing the expected future role and impact of renewable gases.
- Overview of key components and sensitivities of a biogas plant including health and safety aspects.
- Learn about the main aspects of the production process of biogas and biomethane including the anaerobic digestion.
- Overview of the targets of renewable energy use in the EU.
- Obtain insights in the role and impact of EU legislation on the production of biogas and biomethane and their greenhouse gas impact.
- Learn what criteria are set by the EU for the production and use of biogenic CO2 and digestate.
- A great opportunity to learn from experts and to discuss best practice-experiences with fellow course participants.
