September 15, 2025. The European Biogas Association (EBA) launched a comprehensive paper exploring the valorization of biogenic CO2 from the biogas sector, enabling the EU’s carbon strategy to reduce emissions and support a sustainable, low-carbon economy as a scalable and competitive solution.
Europe’s CO2 demand is rising, driven by emerging markets and stricter regulations for green products and industrial decarbonization. Biogenic CO2 from the biogas sector can meet this demand while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
According to the latest EBA data, the biogas sector is set to become a leading industry in bio-CO2 capture in Europe within the next few years. By 2040, EU biomethane plants could capture up to 89 million tonnes (Mt) of biogenic CO2 annually, more than 25% of the carbon capture required to meet the EU Climate Law targets. This would make a significant contribution to the EU’s overall carbon capture goal of 344 million tonnes per year.
The biogas sector is already capturing biogenic CO2 in a cost-effective and scalable way. Currently, 125 plants capture 1.17 Mt of CO2 annually, equivalent to around 14% of Europe’s merchant liquid and solid CO2 demand. By 2027, capture capacity is expected to exceed 2 Mt. Additional opportunities exist from the expansion of gasification, biohydrogen production or flue gas capture.
EBA CEO Harmen Dekker said: “Biogenic CO2 from the biogas sector is key to achieving Europe’s energy transition and climate objectives. The sector is strategically positioned as an affordable pathway, and it will become increasingly important in the near future. With the right standardisation and policy framework, it can fully contribute to the EU’s carbon strategy.”
