The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released a first-of-its-kind global spatial analysis assessing the potential for developing biogases from organic waste streams. Modelling carried out for the analysis suggests that nearly 900 billion m3/year of natural gas equivalent could be sustainably produced, meeting 20% of current global demand. More than 70% of this potential is in emerging and developing economies, led by India and Brazil, as well as in China. To help stakeholders and decision-makers assess opportunities at a national and local level, the IEA launched an interactive online map allowing users to explore the findings in more detail. Interested in biogas and biomethane? Sign up for IEA Task 37‘s regular and highly informative Newsletter.
