On 10 December 2025, the EBA launched the sixth additional annual publication detailing the state of the biogas industry across Europe. The launch was accompanied by an online seminar, similar to previous years.

The EBA statistical report 2025 noted biomethane production increased to 5.2 bcm (54 TWh), or 8% growth compared to 2023 production. This is a modest increase compared to last year (18%) and recent years in general. Total plant numbers increased proportionally, with 1620 total facilities at the close of 2024 (7% increase year-on-year).

Below, we compare the most recent annual production figures, noting the relative changes:

Of the countries and regions which saw large upticks in production:

France – this comes as no surprise, given the rapid and continuing growth of recent years, spurred by generous support schemes. The statistics for 2024 production have France overtaking Germany as the largest producer in Europe.

Baltics – while still relatively small-scale producers, all have experienced significant growth over the last year. Much of this has been spurred by demand, often international from transport markets and in the case of Estonia, production support.

Nordics – mature producers, Sweden and Denmark saw their production increase by approximately 100 GWh each. Norway saw large relative gains, while Finish production gains were more modest, although likely to be repeatable in the coming years. The former two countries offer production support.

The latter two regions show strong potential for the maritime market, with many ferry services operating in the Baltic and North Sea regions already forging agreements to secure supply.

Spain – the report described the Iberian nation’s development as modest, although high growth rates should be sustainable over the near future, given its fledgling market status, the ready supply of feedstocks from its sizeable agricultural sector and many projects in the pipeline. Its Mediterranean terminals also offer a convenient transit point for maritime bio-LNG.

While biomethane production growth slowed, the EBA remains bullish for the near future, noting that at least 25 countries were producing biomethane at the time of publication, including 16 producing bio-LNG. Furthermore, a substantial investment pipeline (EUR 26 billion for European biomethane projects) to 2030 exists. Demand-wise, the transport market accounted for 25% of all biomethane usage and is expected to grow in size and significance given fuel mandates from both RED III transposition and FuelEU Maritime.