{"id":33054,"date":"2025-09-26T16:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T14:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wasteolas.com\/the-potential-of-biogas-and-bioco%e2%82%82-an-opportunity-for-decarbonization-and-energy-independence\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:34:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T07:34:59","slug":"the-potential-of-biogas-and-bioco%e2%82%82-an-opportunity-for-decarbonization-and-energy-independence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wasteolas.com\/en\/the-potential-of-biogas-and-bioco%e2%82%82-an-opportunity-for-decarbonization-and-energy-independence\/","title":{"rendered":"The Potential of Biogas and BioCO\u2082: An Opportunity for Decarbonization and Energy Independence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 class=\"ql-heading ql-show-draggable-anchor\" data-block-id=\"block-ca597f04-3798-401a-8e1e-9e7b13821d25\">Biogenic CO\u2082: A Strong Signal at the European Level<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-ee9e3824-a13e-47fe-a2a0-92f3431fc02d\">In its article \u201c<a class=\"ql-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.europeanbiogas.eu\/biogenic-co2-from-biogases-key-to-europes-carbon-strategy\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">B<\/a>iogenic CO\u2082 from biogas: key to Europe\u2019s carbon strategy\u201d (September 2025), the European Biogas Association (EBA) highlights the strategic role of biogenic CO\u2082 from biogas in the European Union\u2019s decarbonization efforts.<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ql-heading\" data-block-id=\"block-1c13d227-2d11-435d-b480-1e84e178d4d0\">Key European Points<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Massive catch potential<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-list=\"none\">By 2040, European biomethane facilities could capture up to 89 million metric tons of biogenic CO\u2082 per year, representing more than 25% of the EU\u2019s carbon capture target (<a class=\"ql-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.europeanbiogas.eu\/biogenic-co2-from-biogases-key-to-europes-carbon-strategy\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EBA, 2025<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CO\u2082 Utilization and Storage<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-list=\"none\">Captured CO\u2082 can be:\n<ul>\n<li>Permanently stored (BioCCS, also known as BECCS \u2013 Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage),<\/li>\n<li>Or used as a raw material for the production of synthetic fuels, chemicals, and construction materials, or in greenhouses and the agri-food industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Environmental benefit<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-list=\"none\">Unlike fossil CO\u2082, biogenic CO\u2082 is part of the natural carbon cycle and enables net\u2014or even negative\u2014reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-4978ae6a-3d33-4754-bb27-f9d12f22c6b5\">This strong institutional signal demonstrates that the utilization of biogenic CO\u2082 is now recognized as a cornerstone of the European climate strategy.<\/div>\n<hr class=\"ql-divider ql-blot-format-toolbar__holder\" contenteditable=\"false\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ql-heading\" data-block-id=\"block-a3138591-2362-40b3-9894-f7cd0fbc0204\">The Potential of Biogas and BioCO\u2082 in Switzerland<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ql-heading\" data-block-id=\"block-5768e86c-7b56-46ae-91ca-abe6774b4a0f\">A high-stakes energy landscape<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-c4e31a0b-b0f0-4ed7-8430-4111f690d4db\">Switzerland currently produces approximately 0.5 TWh of biogas per year (<a class=\"ql-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rts.ch\/play\/tv\/19h30\/video\/lune-des-plus-grandes-centrales-de-biogaz-agricole-de-suisse-devrait-voir-le-jour-a-la-chaux-de-fonds?urn=urn:rts:video:14784141\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">RTS, 2025<\/a>), compared with 2.5 TWh of imported biogas and nearly 27 TWh of imported fossil gas each year. This energy dependence points to significant potential for local development, both in terms of renewable energy production and the utilization of biogenic CO\u2082. <\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ql-heading\" data-block-id=\"block-e570e94b-5a9c-4992-ac8c-75475567fd39\">Utilizing BioCO\u2082: Toward Synthetic Gases and a Circular Economy<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-eb230f01-d5c9-43e2-be10-1327b7a72d53\">Biogenic CO\u2082 from Swiss biogas can be captured and utilized locally. As is the case in Europe, this CO\u2082 can be used to produce synthetic gases (synthetic methane, e-methane) and renewable fuels, or utilized in the food industry and greenhouses. This utilization helps reduce net greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen Switzerland\u2019s energy sovereignty.  <\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ql-heading\" data-block-id=\"block-bd1eb454-6f7f-4cac-bbf4-d48977c660ed\">Technologies and Potential According to aeesuisse<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-63f37e11-15f2-4872-a95b-248f6db385d0\">The aeesuisse report (<a class=\"ql-link\" href=\"https:\/\/aeesuisse.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/aeesuisse_CoSc_CCS_Position_240608.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CCS\/CCU Position Paper, June 2024<\/a>) highlights:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The potential for utilizing biogenic CO\u2082 to produce synthesis gas and renewable fuels,<\/li>\n<li>The importance of modular, on-site solutions tailored to the scale of Swiss facilities,<\/li>\n<li>The key role of the agricultural sector and biogas facilities in the energy transition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"ql-divider ql-blot-format-toolbar__holder\" contenteditable=\"false\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ql-heading\" data-block-id=\"block-8e9b92a6-1bd4-449f-98f7-439d8313700b\">WasteOlas: a modular solution designed for breweries, adaptable for biogas production<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-d026f52c-8408-411e-a63e-a3f6878ff0ab\">The system developed by WasteOlas is primarily designed for breweries, where CO\u2082 from fermentation can be captured, purified, and utilized locally. Breweries and biogas plants are two different industries, but they share some similarities: after filtration, the CO\u2082 from biogas (bioCO\u2082) can be utilized in a manner similar to that from breweries. <\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-aa40fac7-5343-442e-8651-0591ffd39900\">Thanks to our modular approach, our technology can easily be adapted to the specific needs of each sector. This will help strengthen the circular economy among these industries, which are often already interconnected: for example, breweries purchase malt and hops from farmers and send their spent grain (brewing residue) to biogas digesters to produce biogas or for animal feed (forage). <\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-ae849afb-1280-45c2-9fd1-528d3554fc1c\">In summary, WasteOlas offers a flexible solution that promotes the local utilization of CO\u2082, reduces emissions, and fosters synergies among regional stakeholders. This approach is fully aligned with the transition toward a more sustainable and resilient economy that is accessible to all. <\/div>\n<hr class=\"ql-divider ql-blot-format-toolbar__holder\" contenteditable=\"false\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-8cf1b8fc-fa68-4bcc-b53e-e4bba10e93d5\"><strong>Sources\u202f:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"ql-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.europeanbiogas.eu\/biogenic-co2-from-biogases-key-to-europes-carbon-strategy\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">European Biogas Association \u2013 Original article (2025)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ql-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rts.ch\/play\/tv\/19h30\/video\/lune-des-plus-grandes-centrales-de-biogaz-agricole-de-suisse-devrait-voir-le-jour-a-la-chaux-de-fonds?urn=urn:rts:video:14784141\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">RTS \u2013 Biogas Production in Switzerland (2025)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ql-link\" href=\"https:\/\/aeesuisse.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/aeesuisse_CoSc_CCS_Position_240608.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">aeesuisse \u2013 Position Paper on CCS\/CCU (2024, PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Biogenic CO\u2082: A Strong Signal at the European Level In its article \u201cBiogenic CO\u2082 from biogas: key to Europe\u2019s carbon strategy\u201d (September 2025), the European Biogas Association (EBA) highlights the strategic role of biogenic CO\u2082 from biogas in the European Union\u2019s decarbonization efforts. 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