Keen to gauge the sentiments behind the renewable natural gas sector, Fugitive Emissions Journal initiated an online search query. Just a few minutes of sleuthing showing a generally buoyant mood, although some hurdles need to be overcome.
By KCI Editorial
“Fourteen years ago, when we introduced upgraded biogas or biomethane in North America as RNG, few knew what we were talking about. Today, RNG is a recognized commodity that is having a positive impact on our economy and environment — and influencing the future of energy in the United States and around the world.”
Johannes Escudero, Founder and CEO of RNG COALITION, in a press release marking the Coalition’s 14th anniversary. (July 7th 2025) https://www.rngcoalition.com/press
FING’s Coco Zhang (ESG Research) and Gerben Hieminga (Senior Sector Economist, Energy), in an online article entitled ‘Renewable natural gas: growing significance in a niche market’ (30th April 2025) https://think.ing.com/articles/renewable-natural-gas-growing-significance-in-a-niche-market/
“While the [RNG] market is niche right now, it is rapidly growing. Between 2024 and 2030, we forecast a 2.7-fold increase in production in the EU and a 2.3-fold increase in the US.”
“Still, the higher cost of production creates challenges for the industry, and we think targets set by the EU may be too ambitious. Indeed, current policies and market dynamics lead us to expect that EU production will be less than half of the bloc’s target, while the aspirations of US companies and state governments may also face obstacles. To unlock the production potential, we believe that policy support can be further improved.”
Mike Davis, managing director of Optimal Renewable Gas, speaking to The Australian Financial Review (July 4th 2025) https://optimalgroup.com.au/news/mike-davis-biomethane-and-the-net-zero-transition
“Hydrogen is going to play an important role in the distant future. But right here, right now, biomethane is ready to start supporting the decarbonisation of hard-to-electrify sectors, delivered by existing infrastructure.”
“Biomethane is a low-hanging fruit. It has an existing pathway as a drop-in fuel that provides benefits not just to the energy system, but to the wider management of organic waste and the circular economy. This is an enormous opportunity for Australia.”
“A new study from the American Gas Foundation finds that there are vastly more potential supplies of RNG than previously believed, with up to 7,000 trillion cubic feet (TCF) available annually – an inexhaustible supply of domestic energy that avoids many of the trade-offs common to other renewables.”
Adam Kay (Manager, Public Relations), in an article on the American Gas Association website (July 15th 2025)
https://www.aga.org/renewable-natural-gas-a-limitless-energy-resource-for-america/
Disclaimer: statements and opinions may be subject to change.