Thinking of turning farm waste into value? Think renewable Gas.
Biomethane is produced from biogas generated through organic waste and may create future opportunities within a developing bioenergy sector.
Why Renewable Gas matters for Agriculture?
Agricultural operations generate organic materials such as manure, crop residues and wastewater. Through anaerobic digestion, this material can produce biogas, which may be upgraded into biomethane.
Producing biomethane requires specialised facilities, energy inputs and supporting infrastructure. In many cases, agricultural businesses may participate by supplying feedstock to third party producers rather than producing biomethane on farm.
As the sector develops, this could create potential opportunities for agricultural businesses to participate in emerging supply chains.
Key benefits for agriculture include:
• Contributing organic material to circular economy processes
• Supporting participation in emerging bioenergy markets
• Creating potential additional revenue streams from waste
The role of Renewable Gas in the energy transition
Biomethane may play a role in converting organic waste into usable energy products. For agriculture, this is more likely to relate to participation in supply chains rather than directly replacing on farm energy use.
Renewable Gas Projects in Action
The development of a biomethane industry in Australia is in its early stages. However, there is growing interest supported by available organic feedstocks, existing gas infrastructure, and emerging policy frameworks. Demonstration projects, such as the Malabar Biomethane Injection Plant, are helping to test feasibility and build industry knowledge.
Malabar Biomethane Plant
This project demonstrates biomethane production and injection into the gas network in Australia, providing operational insights into how renewable gas can be integrated locally.
Australia’s Renewable Gas project pipeline
Projects across Australia are exploring the potential for biomethane production and supply, contributing to the development of the sector.
Established renewable gas markets overseas
Renewable gas industries in Europe, the UK and the United States demonstrate large-scale deployment and established market participation.What's happening in the Renewable Gas policy space?
Certification schemes and government policies play an important role in supporting the development of renewable gas in Australia.
GreenPower Renewable Gas Certification
GreenPower enables businesses to purchase renewable gas certificates to match their gas use with certified biomethane. This helps support renewable gas production and may contribute to emissions reduction where electrification is not feasible.
Blunomy Report
This report outlines the potential for biomethane to support emissions reduction in Australian industry and highlights the conditions required for market development, including policy support and investment.
NSW Renewable Fuel Strategy
The NSW Renewable Fuel Strategy outlines actions to support the development and adoption of renewable fuels such as biomethane and renewable hydrogen. It includes funding initiatives, policy frameworks and market development activities aimed at reducing emissions and supporting regional economies.
News & Research
Renewable gas: helping to pave a decarbonisation pathway for Australia’s heavy industries
ISC Case Study on Malabar Biomethane Injection Plant: A new approach to circular resource management and energy generation in Australia
Australia’s heavy industries are ready to decarbonise-let’s make it easier for them
See biomethane production in action at the Malabar Injection Plant
Learn how organic waste is processed into biomethane at Jemena’s Malabar facility, and how it is integrated into the existing gas network.
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