Biogas and biomethane offer a dual opportunity: capturing methane that would otherwise escape from agricultural and food waste, while providing a lower carbon alternative to imported fossil gas. This briefing explains what biogas is, how it is produced, the current state of the industry in the UK and the outlook for its growth. 

For a detailed analysis of the risks associated with expanding biogas production and our policy recommendations, read our companion briefing ‘Biogas in the UK: potential risks and how to prevent them’. 

Authors
Matilda Dunn, Chris Clark and Liam Hardy

For more information, contact
Matilda Dunn, policy analyst