With the 2030 deadline to achieve the Global Methane Pledge to cut methane levels by at least 30% from 2020 levels, signed by 155 countries, now just over 5.5 years away, we need to urgently accelerate the expansion of biogas globally.
Treating and recycling the 105bn tonnes of organic wastes generated by humans every year, of which 98% remain untreated and emitting methane as they break down, can deliver 50% of the Global Methane Pledge; sufficient green gas to replace one third of today’s fossil gas consumption; replace 105bn tonnes of inorganic fertiliser; provide sufficient nutrient to fertilise 700 million hectares of arable land and create 10-15 million jobs worldwide.
The WBA’s world first, radical #MakingBiogasHappen (MBH) programme aims to cut years from the normal time it takes to develop the necessary policies, regulations and standards needed to support any industry.
The Global Biogas Regulatory Framework:
A biogas-specific framework with all the policies, regulations and standards that are needed to realise a high-performing biogas industry at the national level.
The International Anaerobic Digestion Certification Scheme:
An independently audited, biogas-specific certification scheme designed to improve the health, safety, environmental and operational performance.
MBH Partners
These first two major projects of the MBH programme were started in January 2024 and are funded by the Global Methane Hub, TotalEnergies and GHD.
Phase 1 of each of these two key elements will be completed by December 2024.
Collaborate with us on #MakingBiogasHappen
WBA is engaging with AD and biogas professionals world-wide and calling on the industry to participate in developing the #MakingBiogasHappen (MBH) programme.
Stakeholder workshops are currently being scheduled for September 2024. Meanwhile, WBA is engaging national associations, developers, operators, financiers and other stakeholders to gather insights on drivers and barriers for the industry.
If you would like to participate in the consultation process, please complete the form below. Or contact the MBH Team directly at MBH.contact@worldbiogasassociation.org.
