Netherlands Delays Green Gas Mandate, Casting Shadow Over Europe's 2030 Biomethane Ambitions
The Netherlands has pushed back its mandatory green gas blending requirement to January 2027, raising fresh doubts about Europe's ability to scale biomethane production tenfold by 2030. The delay, cushioned by steeper initial targets, highlights a recurring tension across the energy transition: political commitment outpacing regulatory and industrial readiness. For global investors and policymakers watching Europe's green gas rollout, the Dutch stumble carries lessons well beyond its borders.