ERGaR, the European Renewable Gas Registry, closely follows EU-wide policy developments shaping the renewable gas market. At European level, new quotas, targets and sectoral obligations are increasingly influencing biomethane demand.
One key demand driver in 2026 is the entry into force of FuelEU Maritime obligations for the shipping sector. As shipping companies are required to gradually reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, bio-LNG is emerging as an attractive solution, contributing to growing demand for biomethane across Europe.
At the same time, ERGaR is witnessing a clear increase in cross-border biomethane trade. In 2025, more than 4 TWh of biomethane were traded across borders through the ERGaR Certificate of Origin scheme, marking a record year for the organisation and confirming the growing role of biomethane in Europe’s renewable energy market.
Finally, ERGaR organised the first ever European Biomethane Trading Conference in Amsterdam on 21 April, dedicated specifically at issues of cross-border trade of biomethane certification. More than 150 participants were present and not only attended sessions that targeted key challenges of the biomethane sector but also engaged in high-energy and honest discussions about the future of cross-border trade. Stakeholders from across the value chain – traders, registries, producers, policymakers, and certification bodies – highlighted the fast-growing character of the sector and made their voices heard on the direction of travel for biomethane certification. We hope that this is the beginning of a certification market that is harmonised and removes chronic barriers for cross-border trade.
