Certified biomethane counts as zero under the EU ETS — here’s the catch
The zero emission factor attaches to the certificate, not the molecule. And in 2028, ETS II widens the circle considerably.
Posts by Vincent Crausaz
Why biomethane contracts are getting longer
When BASF and ENGIE signed 0.31 bcm over seven years, it wasn’t a hedging decision. It was a construction decision.
Biomethane doesn’t stop at borders — but its paperwork can
Europe has 1,548 biomethane plants, and almost none sit where the demand is. The molecules travel easily. The certificates are the hard part.
Seasonal Greetings from Our Team
Dear clients and friends, Thank you for your trust and support throughout the year. Celebrating our 5-year anniversary was a meaningful milestone and we’re…
Circular farming in action
In the Netherlands, Jan de Greef’s farm shows how agriculture and clean energy can work hand in hand. By processing local manure and food…
European Biomethane Week is almost here!
🌱 European Biomethane Week is almost here! On October 14–15, our Back Office & Regulatory Affairs Manager, @Kathlyn Saillen, will be in Brussels for…
Europe’s biomethane capacity sees steady growth
By the end of Q1 2025, Europe’s total installed biomethane production capacity had nearly reached 70 TWh per year, according to the latest figures.…
Meet Marcel & Vincent at E-World 2025
🚀 Don’t miss the chance to engage with our experts, Marcel Hüberli and Vincent Crausaz, at E-world energy & water! 🌱 Discover how BioGem…
Switzerland to Launch New GoO-System for Biomethane
On November 20, the Swiss Federal Council approved the ordinances on the new system of guarantees of origin (GoOs) which expand the scope of…
Navigating Biomethane Registries
Significant changes in the development and integration of biomethane registries are currently taking place in Europe. These registries, which issue Guarantees of Origins (GoOs),…
Meet us at Regatec 2024 in Lund
Once again, bioGem Express is joining Regatec in Lund, Sweden, as a silver sponsor. Look out for our colleagues Marcel Hüberli and Christian Lindhardt…
Dutch Blending Obligation for green gas postponed
The Netherlands has recently postponed the start of its green gas blending obligation from January 2025 to January 2026 – Dutch gas distributors will…
Meet us at UK Green Gas Day 2023
Marcel Hüberli & Vincent Crausaz will be attending the UK Green Gas Day 2023, which will take place on October 11th in Birmingham. This…
Swiss policy to introduce obligations on renewable gas
The Swiss Federal Council recently detailed the initial guidelines of the new Gas Supply Act (GasVG). The new Act is intended to establish clear…
Meet BioGem Express at E-World 2023
Marcel Hüberli, Vincent Crausaz & Frederik Gast will be present at E-world on May 23-24. Please let us know if you want to meet…
