With over 38 new biomethane plant applications recently submitted across the UK, the industry is clearly signalling confidence in the future of home-grown green gas. At the same time, new cost-sharing models for grid connections are helping unlock projects that may previously have struggled financially.
What’s particularly interesting is how biomethane is now being discussed not only as a decarbonisation tool, but as part of the UK’s wider energy security strategy.
From food waste and agricultural residues to carbon capture integration and unsubsidised AD plants, the sector is evolving rapidly. The conversation is no longer “Can biogas work?” — it’s “How fast can we scale it responsibly?”
That said, there are still important debates around feedstocks, sustainability, methane leakage, and policy direction. These discussions are essential if the industry is going to maintain public trust while expanding at pace.
The next 5 years could define whether the UK becomes a global leader in circular renewable gas infrastructure — or misses a huge opportunity.
What do you think is the biggest barrier holding the UK biogas industry back right now:
🔹 Policy uncertainty?
🔹 Grid connectivity?
🔹 Public perception?
🔹 Investment?
🔹 Feedstock sustainability?
Would love to hear perspectives from developers, farmers, investors, operators, and policymakers across the sector.
