Global Biomethane Production Hits Record 7bcm in 2022
Global biomethane supply increased by an estimated 16% (1bcm) in 2022 to close to a record 7bcm, according to new IEA data.
The increase was primarily driven by the EU and the US, which together account for approximately 90% of incremental biomethane supply. EU biomethane production rose by an estimated 15% (0.5 bcm) to close at 4bcm, spurred by 65% growth in France (442 plants).
The US remains by far the largest biomethane-producing country in the world, a position it has held since 2019. The country’s biomethane output grew by an impressive 20% (close to 0.4 bcm) to reach 2bcm in 2022, accounting for almost 30% of global biomethane output. It currently has over 250 operational biomethane facilities, with around 220 additional plants under construction or planned.