Future of Biogas Europe 2025

1. From Policy to Practice: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape for Biogas Development
2. Unlocking Spain’s Market Potential for Biomethane
3.  Revolutionizing Project Development: Overcoming Challenges, Leveraging Opportunities & Improving Operational Efficiency
4. Untapped Potential of Biogenic CO2
5. Technological Innovations: Exploring the Latest Advancements in the Industry
6. Panel Discussion: From Investment to Innovation: Financing the Growth of the Biogas Industry
7. Effectively Commercializing Biomethane: Strategies for Driving Market Uptake and Overcoming Barriers
8. Building Sustainable Biogas Business Models in an Uncertain Future
9. Unlocking the Potential of Digestate: Innovative Approaches to Utilization in Agriculture and Beyond
10.  Small vs. Large-Scale Biogas Projects: Balancing Innovation and Economies of Scale
11. Social, Economic, and Community Impact: The Role of Biogas Projects in Job Creation and Local Benefits

• Chair: David Hurren, President at DAH Renewable Consulting
• Ari Suomilammi, Head of Renewable Gases at Gasum
• William Sganzerla, Head of Engineering at VORN Bioenergy
• Luis Fernando, Innovation and Renewable Gases Business Development Norte Gas
• Filippo Munna, Sales Director Mobile Pipeline, Hexagon Agilty
• Anting Grams, Technical Director, Weber Intec
• Chris Negus, CEO, Global RNG Advisory
• Flavio Ascenco, Technical Lead, World Biogas Association
• Guillame Tuffigo from SWEN Capital Partners
• Thomas Cuingnet, Chief Financial Officer, SWIG Biomethane 
• Simon Crook, Independent 
• Hector Palacios Lozano, Green Gas Originator, Cepsa (MOEVE)
• Ignacio Cabane, Head of renewable gases grid connection activity, Naturgy
• Cristiano Campi, CCO, Verdalia BioEnergy
• KR Raghunath, Founder & CEO, KIS Group
• Lucile Sever, Policy Officer, European Biogas Association
• Naira Ortiz de Mendibil, Secretary General, SEDIGAS
• Rosaline Hulse, Senior Research Analyst, Wood Mackenzie
• Svetlana Bochkova, Senior Policy Advisor, Eurogas
• Tim Hamers, Secretary General, ERGaR
• Sergiy Savchuk, Chief Investment and Business Development Officer, Vitagro Group
• Daniel Schwender, Senior Manager Renewable Energy, BASF
• David Fernandez, President, AEBIG

If you would like to be considered as a speaker for the event with a 30-45 minute presentation, please submit an abstract for consideration to:

Erin O’Connell

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3141 0622

Email: [email protected]

• Biogas production companies
• Biogas technology suppliers
• Energy and utility companies
• Waste to energy biogas project developers
• Waste water treatment specialists
• Biomass producers, waste management and technology specialists and solution providers
• National and local governments
• Biogas associations
• Research and academic organisations
• Farmers and farming associations
• Funding organisations and capital firms

For media partnerships, please contact: Mohammad Ahsan on +44 (0) 203 141 0606 / [email protected] 

Supporting Partners

BiogasWorld is a business generation network and project support platform, connecting the suppliers of products and services with project developers. We accelerate the biogas and biomethane industry worldwide.

With the experience of working with hundreds of suppliers and collaborating to over 50 biogas and biomethane (RNG) projects in North America, BiogasWorld offers to project developers a wide range of services to help them reduce the cost and duration of their project implementation.
https://www.biogasworld.com/

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NNFCC – The Bioeconomy Consultants

NNFCC is a leading strategic business consultancy, focused on the bioeconomy and the conversion of biomass to bioenergy, biofuels and bio-based products. NNFCC works across all sectors, looking to identify, plan and execute new business opportunities, secure investment and mitigate risks for investors, whilst also working with Government and industry, to develop and translate key bioenergy policies.”

NNFCC website: NNFCC – The Bioeconomy Consultants

NNFCC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nnfcc
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IBBK Fachgruppe Biogas GmbH is a company from Southern Germany, promoting and supporting developments in the biogas sector and facilitate the efficient application for a sustainable future.

For the last 20 years, IBBK has simplified the complexity of the biogas process during their live and online events, consultations and project work – locally, nationally and internationally.

If you are a biogas plant operator, researcher, investor, practitioner or project facilitator, IBBK can help you with specific knowledge and expert advice.

Focusing on daily practice and a global network of experts, IBBK aims to arm you with specific, practical knowledge and connect you to the decision makers and the latest technology.

www.ibbk-biogas.com

AEBIG (Asociación Española de Biogás) was founded in 2009. The main mission is to represent the interests of the sector, promoting renewable gases and raising awareness of its benefits. Collaborates with Public Administration and other institutions, being recognized as the voice of the sector at national and international level. Pursues the development of biomethane injection into the network of natural gas and its use as fuel for transport. The companies that develop their activities in the biogas sector, agroindustrial, landfills, sewage, gasification, etc., can apply for membership in AEBIG. AEBIG is founding member of EBA (European Biogas Association)

Website: www.aebig.org Mail: [email protected]

The Hellenic Biomass Association (HellaBiom) is a nonprofit organisation and one of the principle National Associations in the sector of renewable energy sources since the 1990s.

– Objectives of the Association:
(a) The promotion and coordination of scientific research on the sustainable utilisation of biomass for energy generation and biofuels’ production.
(b) The provision of consultation and education services to stakeholders involved in biomass utilisation and development at regional and national levels.
(c) The cooperation with companies, government bodies, educational institutions and market regulation authorities on the appropriate application of European standards and directives on biomass-related issues.

– Members’ Profile: About 25% of HellaBiom members are companies involved in biofuels’ production, engineering of bioenergy projects and manufacture and sales of biomass heating appliances, while 75% of members are individuals (scientists, engineers, researchers) who share a common interest in the sustainable development of biomass sector in Greece.

– Association activities: lobbying, consultation in government committees on bioenergy, conferences, presentations, seminars, participation in trade shows, design and participation in communication campaigns, participation in radio and television broadcasts and interviews.

– Communication mix: website, social media, articles, publications, campaigns.

http://hellabiom.gr/

‘EBA is the voice of renewable gas in Europe. Founded in February 2009, the association is committed to the active promotion of the deployment of sustainable biogas and biomethane production and use throughout the continent. EBA counts today on a well established network of over 100 national organisations, scientific institutes and companies from Europe and beyond’.

EBA gathers over 100 national biogas and biomethane associations, institutes and companies from 26 countries all across Europe. EBA unites a large number of the most experienced biogas and biomethane experts in Europe and has highly experienced and skilled staff providing policy, technical and communication advice for the promotion of biogas and biomethane at European level.

EBA’s strategy is based on reaching the full potential of biogas and biomethane production, that equals roughly 10% of EU’s current natural gas consumption. Furthermore, EBA’s work evolves around the major contributions of biogas and biomethane to key EU policies, including climate targets, energy security, resource efficiency and circular economy. Read more about our mission and vision.

https://www.europeanbiogas.eu/

Cedigaz is an international association dedicated to natural gas information, created in 1961 by a group of international gas companies and IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN). It is based near Paris. Cedigaz has members all over the world. Cedigaz’ goals consist in gathering, compiling and analysing worldwide economical information on natural gas, LNG and unconventional gas in an exhaustive and critical way. The information that Cedigaz deals with touches on all activities and aspects of the gas industry (exploration, reserves, production and processing, transportation, trade, storage, distribution and consumption of natural gas). Cedigaz diffuses the information in its periodic bulletins, surveys and online databases.

Website: www.cedigaz.org

Brought to you by the publishers of Biofuels International magazine, Bioenergy Insight is a new publication targeted at companies producing biomass fuel in the form of pellets and briquettes, and those using biomass fuel to produce CHP, biogas, biopower, chemicals, heat and liquid biofuels.

http://www.bioenergy-news.com/

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European Energy Innovation is a communication platform designed with one purpose in mind: to put energy and transport stakeholders in touch with each other.
If you work within the EU institutions, in industry or in academia, our stream of high quality, well-written informative communication will keep you up-to-date with the latest thinking on energy, climate change and transport in Europe.

If you collaborate on EU Research projects, we are an ideal dissemination partner for communicating the results of your work directly with those very audiences.
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The World Bioenergy Association (WBA) is a global organization committed to advancing the sustainable development of bioenergy worldwide. Our diverse membership includes national and regional associations, equipment manufacturers, fuel producers, traders, CHP facilities, utilities, and more from over 40 countries. At WBA, we disseminate knowledge on the latest developments in bioenergy, covering markets, policies, technologies, and finance. We offer platforms for bioenergy stakeholders to showcase their products and services, publish insightful reports, organize impactful events, and collaborate with international organizations to promote the bioenergy sector.
https://www.worldbioenergy.org/

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Advanced Biofuels USA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting understanding, development and use of advanced biofuels in order to achieve energy security, military strategic flexibility, rural economic development and to mitigate climate change.  Our website, www.advancedbiofuelsusa.org, is a one-stop-shop for information about advanced biofuels for those who are new to the topic, as well as those well versed in some particular area who want to broaden their understanding of this developing industry.
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„Magazyn Biomasa”  is a Polish professional magazine, full covering the biomass market area. The monthly, within several pages, presents the interpretation of legal regulations, professional analysis, usable case study, interview and a package of interesting opinion pieces and commentaries. „Magazyn Biomasa” as a platform for exchange of opinions and information, become an important  element  of the market, acting as its integrator.

http://magazynbiomasa.pl/en/

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Biogas Channel is the only video channel dedicated to the world of biogas, the renewable gas that plays a key role in the production of sustainable and programmable energy.
Biomethane RNG Channel is the first video channel dedicated to the world of biomethane or RNG, with a 360° view on the role it plays in the ecological transition, in the de-carbonisation of transport and in energy safety.
Find out more at www.netzerotube.com

ASD Media is an online media company. We provide professionals in dedicated markets with news, intelligence, and interaction opportunities. During the last five years we developed dedicated websites for events, reports, news distribution and source data, and changed the name of the ASD-Network to ASDNews to emphasize the news focus.

http://www.asdmedia.nl/

Worldoils is a company that combines the power of marketing as well as the in-house expertise for the Oil, Gas, Offshore and the Maritime industries. Worldoils’ web portal www.worldoils.com has become a truly central platform for visitors who need information regarding oil and gas products and services, research, training, conferences, news and events as well as a popular advertising base for providers of Oil, Gas, Marine and Offshore services. Worldoils has also launched the jobs system and a marketplace. In the recent months, Worldoils has strengthened its position as a fast developing central place for buying and selling of land rigs, offshore rigs, barge rigs and other oilfield and subsea equipment.

Wood pellets Ukrainian Biofuel Portal – is a specialized B2B platform on biomass and biofuel trade representing extensive base of suppliers and manufactures. Find reliable biofuel traders.

Ukrainian Biofuel Portal carries out mission of a consulting, project management partner, providing professional informational business-to-business service in alternative energy and power supply.

The marketers of Ukrainian Biofuel Portal try their best to find reliable partners from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.

https://pellets-wood.com/

Biobased Press (www.biobasedpress.eu) is an independent, non-sponsored website that takes a helicopter view of the biobased economy: it discusses business and research, and links the biobased economy to neighbouring areas like sustainability, biotechnology, energy, agriculture, policy and the economy. We also host the website www.precisioneconomy.com.

Illuminem.com is a leading source of energy & sustainability information, with thousands of daily users, including 300+ top industry journalists and 1000+ CXOs. This is an online home for all energy & sustainability news, editorials, research, reports and videos. Users of Illuminem.com can enjoy constant discovery of the most recent and diverse information across 100+ categories & lenses related to sustainability for free.

Illuminem.com was founded by a group of young professionals from institutions around the world. It is the fruit of the passion of a new generation, sharing a common goal to widespread energy & sustainability knowledge to solve the world’s most pressing issues, from poverty to climate change.

To find out more, please, visit – https://illuminem.com/

Illuminem is also inviting you to join the ESG Global Alliance. Please, find out about the benefits to be an ally here – https://illuminem.com/ESGAlliance
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Online Trade Magazine

Alternative Energy from Solar, Wind, Biomass, Fuel Cells and more…
https://www.altenergymag.com/
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Published on a quarterly basis Energy and Sustainability Solutions is designed to keep the industry up to date with the latest information, products, systems and services. The magazine also provides an essential tool for any personnel tasked with evaluating and modifying their energy management practices, from utility buyers, compliance and facilities managers through to energy efficiency and procurement directors.

Energy is everyone’s responsibility and this is reflected in the wide range of industry sectors covered by the magazine. Each issue includes features, news, products, case studies and opinion pieces from specialists in the energy sector on diverse range of relevant subjects, including renewables, HVAC, biomass, energy monitoring, lighting, pumps & valves, air conditioning, legislation, green energy, and combined heat and power, providing readers with invaluable information on cost-effective and sustainable energy
https://essmag.co.uk/
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NobleNet^SM is the world’s premier professional network designed exclusively for the STEM sector; Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and related markets. Join us for fast, free networking, highly relevant sector content and great sourcing opportunities. We are growing strongly and warmly welcome anyone with interests in these markets, across all levels, from students to CEOs. Basic membership is free.

www.noblenet.co

SWEN Capital Partners is a leading player in sustainable investment across private equity, infrastructure, and mezzanine debt, with over €9.6 billion in assets under management. The management company, with its 120 employees, has always placed sustainable finance at the heart of its approach, offering its clients innovative and responsible investment solutions. In October 2023, SWEN CP became a “Société à Mission” (purpose-driven company), marking a decisive orientation in favour of Nature. Since 2019, with the SWIFT fund range, SWEN CP has been working to decarbonize hard to abate sectors, particularly through biomethane. SWEN CP has invested nearly €1 billion in this sector in 13 different countries in Europe (including Spain) and North America and don’t intend to stop there !

www.swen-cp.fr/

www.linkedin.com/company/swen-capital-partners/posts/?feedView=all

On behalf of Hexagon Agility, we welcome you to the Future of Biogas Europe 2025.

Hexagon Agility, a business of Hexagon Composites, is a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions for commercial vehicles and gas transportation.  Our product portfolio includes vehicle fuel systems and Mobile Pipeline® gas transportation modules, which both use composite cylinders to provide a high volume, lightweight, safe solution.

Our solutions are deployed on more than 100,000 vehicles worldwide and supported by leading OEMs.  Equipped with Type 4 composite technology, our fuel systems offer alternative fuel option for various medium- and heavy-duty vehicle applications.

No Pipeline, No Problem. Mobile Pipeline allows the safe transport of biomethane, hydrogen, and other industrial gases by truck, marine vessel, or rail. It is the clean energy solution for today and decades to come.

Mobile Pipeline is a key enabler for the adoption of biomethane as a vehicle and industrial fuel. Agriculturally derived biomethane, can have a negative carbon footprint, making it one of the most effective solutions to fighting climate change. While it is available globally, production sites are often found in rural communities lacking access to pipeline infrastructure.

With more than 2000 transport modules deployed around the world, our Mobile Pipeline products offer state of the art performance capable of transporting twice the gas of traditional steel products.

We are proud to support our customers seeking to lead the decarbonization effort through use of carbon negative energy solutions and help drive energy transformation.

www.hexagonagility.com/solutions/gas-distribution

Weber Entec GmbH & Co. KG is the market leader in the disintegration of biomass through ultrasound, with over 200 installations worldwide.

The advantages for operators of biogas plants are above all the improved fermentation, in particular feeding difficult substrates, with an increase of the biogas yield and / or saving of the substrate. Additional income or savings of 8 to 15% are achieved. In addition reducing viscosity helps optimize plant operation.

Weber Entec supplies turnkey ultrasonic disintegration systems, advises and supports its customers during the planning and operation of the plants.

www.weber-entec.com

Brusche Process Technology is a leading provider of innovative solutions in carbon capture and utilization (CCU), specializing in the conversion of CO₂ emissions into valuable resources like renewable methanol. We offer end-to-end services, like process plants including pilot and demo plants, that empower industries and research institutions to test, refine, and scale CCU technologies with confidence. Our advanced renewable methanol technology (Dyna-Loop) transforms captures biogenic CO₂ from processes such as biogas and biomass production, into sustainable fuels and chemical feedstocks. This enables businesses to reduce their carbon footprint while producing valuable products that are integral to the transition to a circular economy.

As the world shifts towards a low-carbon future, Brusche is committed to providing flexible, turnkey solutions that support scalability and seamless integration. Our expertise helps businesses accelerate their sustainability goals, positioning them as leaders in the energy transition. By harnessing the power of carbon capture, Brusche Process Technology transforms biogas- and biomass-derived CO₂ into methanol, enabling the production of sustainable energy and green chemicals. Let Brusche Process Technology help you unlock the full potential of CCU, driving your business toward a more sustainable and profitable future.

www.brusche-pt.nl

MRU is family-owned company based in Neckarsulm-Obereisesheim, Germany, that manufactures high-quality, durable gas analysis equipment for trade and industry. Our wide range of products includes mobile exhaust gas analysis, stationary industrial measurement technology, hydrogen (H2) analysis, biogas and biomethane analysis, automotive measurement technology, precision digital pressure gauges, heating and air conditioning measuring devices, and synthesis gas analysis.

Founded on 1 June 1984, MRU has developed into a nationally and internationally successful company. At its location in Neckarsulm-Obereisesheim, with approximately 130 employees today, MRU develops, produces and distributes gas analysers for portable and stationary use worldwide. MRU emission measuring devices are now exported to over 70 countries.

https://www.mru.eu/

OMEX offer a range of products to optimise microbial performance in anaerobic digesters, wastewater treatment and biogas plants. These include trace element additives to optimise biogas production, iron solutions to minimise hydrogen sulphide levels and enzyme solutions to improve fibre breakdown, all of which help to optimise plant performance and increase return on investment.

OMEX ofrece una amplia gama de productos diseñados para optimizar el rendimiento microbiano en digestores anaeróbicos, plantas de tratamiento de aguas residuales y plantas de biogás. Entre estos productos se incluyen aditivos con elementos traza para maximizar la producción de biogás, soluciones de hierro para reducir los niveles de sulfuro de hidrógeno y soluciones enzimáticas que favorecen la descomposición de las fibras. Todos estos productos contribuyen a mejorar la eficiencia de las plantas y a aumentar el retorno de la inversión.

www.omexenvironmental.com

From laboratory equipment to the pilot plant – everything from a single provider.

UIT GmbH Dresden offers biogas testing systems and anaerobic digesters from laboratory up to pilot scale. These are used in research and pilot applications and are equipped with extensive measurement technology for gas amount, gas quality and reactor parameters.

There are different reactor types available:

• Continues stirrer tank reactor – CSTR reactor
• Trickle bed reactors
• UASB / EGSB reactors
• Dry fermentation reactors
• Batch leaching reactors
• Photobioreactors
• Biological methanisation reactors

In addition to standardized bioreactors, like BTP-series, pilot plants such as  biological methanisation plants are also available. UIT GmbH Dresden has its own production facilities and the necessary engineering experience for demanding complex projects.

www.uit-gmbh.de

As Largest producer of Bio Methane in Asia, KIS Group stands as a pioneering force in Biogas energy and waste management, with a 19-years track record of innovation and successful project implementation. Established in 2006, the company has grown from its Indian origins to become a global leader with 90 projects in Biogas and BioCNG® solutions, with operations across multiple continents.

www.kisgroup.net

ARCANUM Energy, part of the NEUMAN & ESSER Group (NEA) since 2020, is NEA’s Energy Project Solutions (EPS) specialized arm for Biomethane. We turn complex biomethane opportunities into bankable, operating assets—combining technical excellence with clear commercial outcomes.

Since 2005, we’ve delivered turnkey and modular solutions across the full value chain: feasibility and, engineering and commissioning, operations and maintenance, certification, offtake and market integration. The numbers behind our track record, in 2024 ARCNAMU had a large footprint in the German market with 30+ feasibility studies, certification services for 60 clients, and 70 biogas upgrading plants under operation or maintenance—the last representing more than 25% of the German market.

We are expanding internationally with a practical, developer-first approach in Spain and Italy. We co-develop projects and “pre-digest” the technical, regulatory, and commercial details so investors can decide faster and with confidence. As part of NEA, a global engineering and technology group, ARCANUM offers the depth of a full-service organization with the agility of a focused specialist.

www.arcanum-energy.de/

CSC Commodities, a division of Marex

CSC is a commodities trader with deep-rooted expertise in European biogas and biofuels, renewable power and emissions management, as well as global crude oil, refined products and freight markets.

Its dedicated team works with project developers and buyers across the biogas and biomethane space providing liquidity, price discovery and market insights. As a division of Marex, CSC draws on the group’s strong balance sheet, investment-grade credit ratings and global footprint to support market participants in the biogas and biofuels space.

https://csc.marex.com/

ACI has put together a range of packages to suit your requirements. These range from branding options, to full scale partner solutions and can be tailored to meet your objectives and budgets.

If you are launching a new product or service and wish to gain visibility and brand recognition within your industry, contact us today!

For commercial opportunities, please contact:

Hubert Sosnowski

Tel: +48 61 646 7059

Email: [email protected]

At the event we strive not only to bring you to the same location at the same time as your customers/suppliers/peers, we strive to ensure you meet face-to-face with each and every one of your target contacts and to provide you with the time you need to have multiple unhurried conversations with them and build a lasting business relationship:

• A pre-event informal introduction the evening before the conference
• A minimum of five hours’ networking built into the two day conference agenda
• A networking grid which enables you to make your target contacts aware you are looking for them
• The option to join either social drinks or dinner during the evening of Day One
• ACI’s on-site team will assist you in locating your hard-to-find target contacts & make face-to-face introductions

Of course, if there is anybody you are unable to meet over the two days, ACI’s event team will do their best to initiate contact after the event.