Contribution to the independence
and energy security of a region
Emits 10 times less
CO
2
than natural gas
(1)
Accessibility (simple and
rapid) to decarbonization for
households and industries
Compatibility with
existing gas networks
Contribution to the
economic growth of local
regions with jobs that
cannot be relocated
Participation in the circular
economy through waste recovery
BENEFITS OF
RENEWABLE
GASES
RENEWABLE GAS, AN INDUSTRY OF THE FUTURE
ENGIE is convinced that renewable gases will play an essential role in the European energy mix.
Since the first facilities in 2011, the renewable gas production sector in France is today the most
dynamic in Europe.
NO DECARBONIZATION
WITHOUT RENEWABLE GAS
Renewable gas is a source of sustainable
energy, emitting 10 times less CO
2
(1)
than natural gas. Thus, it makes
a decisive contribution to the European
decarbonization goals at a time when
the European Union has announced
the doubling of its target for renewable
gas production by 2030 (35 billion
cubic meters (BCM) / 380 TWh), as part
of the REPowerEU plan. Like natural
gas, renewable gas is transportable,
storable and transformable.
Thus, it is a response to the need
for decarbonization of the chemical
and energy intensive and transport
industries. Its features – reliability,
flexibility and lack of intermittency –
mean that it can meet energy needs
in peak periods, particularly during
cold snaps.
France and Europe already produce
6.9 TWh and 30 TWh of renewable
gas respectively.
Renewable gas a real driver in
the transition to renewable and
lowcarbon energy will play an
indispensable role in supporting
our customers on the path to
decarbonization This is why we are
setting up a dedicated organization at
the European level which pools our
knowhow to sharply accelerate the
development of renewable gases
Digestat
natural fertilizer
Farming animal breeding
Digester Organic material Biogas
gas heat
electricity
Biogas life cycle
Biogaz
Camille BonenfantJeanneney
Biomethane Europe Project Director
Biogas injection capacities on
ENGIE’s networks in France
(TWh / year)
2020 2021 2022 2023 2030 2025
4
6
8,3
50
(1) In life-cycle analysis
98 - RENEWABLE GASES NOTEBOOK