Summary
The Department for the Economy (DfE) and The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) have committed to developing a Biomethane Policy Consultation as part of the 2026 Energy Strategy Action Plan and invite the publics views and comments on this consultation.
Documents
- DfE S75 Screening - Biomethane Strategy and Policy Framework Consultation
- DfE GDPR - Privacy Notice - 2026 Biomethane Strategy and Policy Framework Consultation
Consultation description
The consultation document is available at the following link:
Overview
Biomethane is a renewable gas produced by anaerobic digestion of organic waste materials, generating biogas that can be upgraded through removing carbon dioxide and impurities. As a low carbon, drop-in fuel, biomethane can be used in domestic and business heat applications to support the decarbonisation of energy use. Biomethane can also help the environment and agriculture by turning farm and food waste into a renewable gas, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while making nutrients easier to manage, recycle, and use more efficiently.
The Department for the Economy (DfE) and The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) have committed to developing a Biomethane Policy Consultation as part of the 2026 Energy Strategy Action Plan and invite your views and comments on this consultation.