Biomethane Could Be the Unsung Hero of the Energy Transition
In the fast-paced world of clean energy innovation, biomethane is rarely the star of the show. It doesn’t sparkle like solar, boom like batteries, or stir geopolitical intrigue like hydrogen. But quietly, consistently, and with increasing impact, biomethane is doing exactly what many climate technologies still promise to do someday: replacing fossil fuels today.
Produced from organic waste, agricultural residues, and even wastewater sludge, biomethane is essentially upgraded biogas with a methane content high enough to substitute fossil natural gas. It can be injected into existing gas grids, used in transport, or serve as a feedstock for chemicals and fertilizers. In a world scrambling to decarbonize gas use without rebuilding everything from scratch, biomethane is proving to be an invaluable bridge, and in some sectors, a long-term solution.