{"id":815564,"date":"2026-05-26T21:19:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T21:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=815564"},"modified":"2026-05-26T21:19:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T21:19:01","slug":"biogas-market-global-capacity-expected-to-grow-at-459-cagr-through-2031-driven-by-renewable-energy-transition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/biogas-market-global-capacity-expected-to-grow-at-459-cagr-through-2031-driven-by-renewable-energy-transition_815564.html","title":{"rendered":"Biogas Market Global Capacity Expected to Grow at 4.59% CAGR Through 2031, Driven by Renewable Energy Transition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Key Growth Drivers Shaping the Biogas Market <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Mordor Intelligence has published a new report on the biogas market, offering a comprehensive analysis of trends, growth drivers, and future projections<\/div>\n

According to Mordor Intelligence, the global biogas market<\/a> size was valued at 21.65 gigawatt in 2025 and is projected to grow from 22.64 gigawatt in 2026 to 28.34 gigawatt by 2031, registering a CAGR of 4.59% during the forecast period. The industry is gaining steady attention as governments, utilities, transport operators, and industrial users continue to invest in cleaner fuel alternatives and circular waste management systems.<\/p>\n

The market is seeing wider adoption due to supportive renewable energy policies, increasing use of renewable natural gas in transportation, and stronger focus on landfill diversion programs. Utilities are also integrating biogas facilities into renewable energy systems to support grid reliability during fluctuating solar and wind output. These developments are influencing market trends across both developed and emerging economies.<\/p>\n

Europe continues to maintain a strong position in the industry because of established biomethane infrastructure and long-running policy support. At the same time, countries in South America and Asia-Pacific are increasing investment in distributed biogas systems to improve rural energy access and waste utilization. Growing interest in smaller community-scale plants is also contributing to biogas market growth in regions where grid connectivity challenges remain.<\/p>\n

Key Growth Drivers Shaping the Biogas Market<\/strong><\/p>\n

Government Incentives Supporting the Biogas Industry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Supportive policy frameworks remain one of the main drivers of the biogas market forecast. Governments are introducing production-linked incentives, renewable fuel mandates, and long-term offtake programs to improve project visibility for developers and investors. In the United States, updated renewable fuel incentives are encouraging project developers to focus more on renewable natural gas production instead of only electricity generation. India is also supporting compressed biogas projects through fixed purchase agreements, while European funding programs are helping municipalities and private operators expand local waste-to-energy infrastructure. These policy measures are helping strengthen the biogas market share of distributed plants that support rural income generation, waste reduction, and nutrient recycling.<\/p>\n

Growing Demand for Renewable Natural Gas<\/strong><\/p>\n

The rising use of renewable natural gas is another major factor influencing biogas market trends. Transport operators are increasingly adopting renewable natural gas because it offers longer driving range for heavy-duty fleets while supporting lower emission targets. Many logistics companies and fleet operators are entering long-term fuel agreements to reduce exposure to fossil fuel price fluctuations. Oil and energy companies are also investing in renewable gas partnerships to support transport decarbonization goals. This shift is expected to support long-term biogas market growth across commercial transport and industrial sectors.<\/p>\n

Waste Management and Circular Economy Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Landfill diversion programs and organic waste collection rules are creating stable feedstock supply channels for the biogas industry. Municipal waste management authorities are encouraging separate organic waste collection to reduce landfill dependency and improve recycling outcomes. Food waste, sewage sludge, livestock manure, and agricultural residues continue to support stable feedstock availability for anaerobic digestion projects. Operators capable of handling mixed feedstock combinations are improving gas yields while also producing digestate that can be used as fertilizer products. These developments are improving project economics and supporting wider biogas market share expansion across municipal and agricultural applications.<\/p>\n

Corporate Decarbonization Commitments<\/strong><\/p>\n

Large corporations are increasingly purchasing renewable natural gas to support emission reduction targets and sustainability reporting requirements. Utilities are also using biogas as a stable renewable energy source that complements intermittent renewable power generation. Verified methane capture and carbon accounting systems are becoming more important for project developers seeking premium contracts and environmental credit opportunities. This trend continues to influence investment decisions within the global biogas market.<\/p>\n

Check out more details and stay updated with the latest industry trends, including the Japanese version for localized insights:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.mordorintelligence.com\/ja\/industry-reports\/biogas-market?utm_source=abnewswire<\/a><\/p>\n

Biogas Market Segmentation<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Feedstock<\/strong><\/p>\n