The Renewable Gas Alliance on May 1 welcomed the release of the RACE for 2030 report into the opportunity of anaerobic digestion for electricity, transport and gas.

This report highlighted the enormous potential of renewable gas, not only to help realize Australia’s climate ambitions and generate economic growth, but provide an ongoing and affordable low-emission energy source for consumers, Bioenergy Australia said in a press release May 1.

According to the report, biogas could account for more than 50 percent of all gas consumption in Australia by 2050, with the nation boasting enough feedstock to generate 371 PJ of biogas per year _ the equivalent of 6.2 per cent of Australia’s total energy consumption. This outcome would see a 28 percent reduction in Australia’s total emissions from natural gas use, help generate an additional $50 billion to Australia’s GDP, and create 18,100 full-time jobs.