Biogas Presentation

Contribute significantly to the biogas supply potential. By 2040, biogas potential is expected to increase by over 50%

Advanced economies (potential availability)

Used in rural areas Encouraging small-scale biogas systems in villages and bigger ones in cities Using biogas to power vehicles

China

Biogas mitigates greenhouse gas emissions fossil fuels negatively impact the environment contributing significantly to air and water pollution, as well as climate change. Fossil fuels are finite resources and their extraction can lead to habitat destruction and ecosystem degradation. Biogas iis derived from organic waste and is renewable. Fossil fuel reserves are becoming increasingly scarce. Biogas production is more widely available and can be locally sourced.

Compared to: FOSSIL FUELS (Natural Gas):

Biogas - does not involve safety and environmental risks Nuclear - potential for accidents, radioactive waste generation, and long-term storage challenges. Relies on finite uranium reserves Relies on organic waste material Nuclear: High upfront costs, long construction Biogas: Lower upfront costs, quicker construction

Compared to: NUCLEAR ENERGY:

Biogas - more consistent and controllable, stored and used as needed Solar and wind energy require significant land area for panels or turbines Biogas production can use existing agricultural land or waste management facilities Biogas systems can be run on multiple scales, from small-scale digesters for individual farms or households to large-scale facilities for municipal waste management. Flexibility in adapting biogas technology to different energy needs in different contexts.

Compared to: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES (Solar, Wind, Hydro):

The price of biogas can range from $0.05 - $0.15 per kWh depending on the source (landfill gas, food waste, animal manure, etc.) Landfill gas can go as low as $0.05 On a commercial scale, biogas is not cheaper than natural gas and other sources of energy Biogas plants are generally expensive to run (thus, why biogas is not often used on the scale of other energy sources)

Cost

Two-thirds of the global potential for biogas production Developing countries in Asia hold around 30% Central and South America another 20% Ample conditions

Developing economies (potential availability)

Around two-thirds of Europe's biogas plants are found in Germany Use leftovers from farming Waste from landfills

Germany

Primarily coming from landfills - contributes to nearly 90% of biogas use in the U.S. Waste from agriculture Leading in using biogas to fuel vehicles.

U.S.