Biomethane moves towards a global commodity market

Main findings from CEDIGAZ’s new Global Biomethane Market – 2026 Assessment

The global biomethane market is entering a new phase. Production continues to accelerate, but the most significant change is structural: biomethane is moving beyond a collection of regional markets, national support schemes and local applications towards an increasingly interconnected global commodity market.

CEDIGAZ’s new report, Global Biomethane Market – 2026 Assessment, examines this transformation and the forces reshaping production, demand, investment and trade. Regulatory changes, tighter climate targets, carbon pricing, energy-security concerns and delays in the deployment of low-carbon hydrogen are strengthening the role of biomethane across Europe, the Americas and Asia.

GLOBAL BIOMETHANE MARKET 2025 ASSESSMENT

Accelerated Growth, Broadening Applications, and Transformation

CEDIGAZ’s annual report “Global Biomethane Market – 2025 Assessment” is now available, providing a comprehensive analysis of a rapidly evolving sector. The report details significant growth, with global renewable natural gas (RNG) production reaching 9.25 bcm in 2023 and forecasted to approach 12 bcm in 2024. Europe and North America remain the leading regions, while emerging markets such as Brazil, China, and India show promising momentum.

GLOBAL HYDROGEN MARKET – 2025 ASSESSMENT

Recent trends and prospects

CEDIGAZ has recently published its annual survey on the global hydrogen market along with comprehensive databases on low-emission hydrogen production projects worldwide. The report tracks recent policy and market developments of the global low-emission hydrogen sector. It also focuses on project development and medium-term supply prospects.

The hydrogen industry is at a pivotal stage, with significant progress made in investments, policy support, and project development. However, the market remains in its infancy, with substantial challenges in cost, infrastructure, and demand uptake. The next five years will be critical for scaling hydrogen production and establishing a global market. Stronger policies, international collaboration, and technological advancements are essential to unlock hydrogen’s full potential as a cornerstone of the energy transition.