Frequently asked questions about biomethane
1. What is biomethane and how does it differ from biogas?
Biogas is produced from the fermentation of organic waste. Through processing, it is converted into biomethane, which is chemically equivalent to natural gas and can be fed into the gas grid.
2. What are the advantages of biomethane for industry, municipal utilities and local authorities?
Biomethane can be used in existing infrastructure – from networks and storage facilities to burners, boilers and power plants. This reduces CO₂ emissions without incurring high conversion costs.
3. How does ENGIE support companies in purchasing biomethane?
We offer flexible biomethane purchase agreements (BPAs), reliable delivery of GWh to TWh quantities and transparency through our ISCC EU certification.
4. What role does biomethane play in comparison to hydrogen?
Biomethane is immediately available, storable and attractively priced – and can already be used in all sectors today. It will remain an important cornerstone of a decarbonised gas economy, even if the hydrogen economy becomes widely available in the future.
5. How is the sustainability of biomethane verified?
ENGIE is certified as a trader of sustainable biomethane according to ISCC EU. Customers can choose between book & claim certificates and mass balance verification, which establishes a direct link between production and consumption.