Thinking about better waste management? Think Renewable Gas.
Biomethane is a renewable gas produced from organic waste. As projects develop, it may support waste to energy outcomes and contribute to emissions reduction strategies over time.
Why Renewable Gas matters for Local Governments?
Local governments manage increasing volumes of organic waste while working toward emissions reduction targets.
Biomethane is produced by upgrading biogas generated from organic waste such as food waste, green waste and wastewater. Producing biomethane suitable for gas networks requires additional processing, infrastructure and regulatory approvals. As the sector develops, biomethane could help link waste management with energy production and broader circular economy outcomes.
Internationally, such systems are more established. In Australia, development is ongoing, with project pipelines and policy frameworks emerging.
Key benefits for local governments include:
• Supporting emissions reduction strategies over time
• Enabling circular economy outcomes through resource recovery
• Supporting long term infrastructure and planning considerations
• Creating opportunities for collaboration across councils and industry
The role of Renewable Gas in the energy transition
Biomethane may contribute to a broader, staged transition by complementing other energy solutions. Its potential role will depend on continued development of supply, infrastructure and policy frameworks over time.
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
GCE embarks on biogas plant initiative to transform agricultural waste into biomethane
Australia’s heavy industries are ready to decarbonise-let’s make it easier for them
ISC Case Study on Malabar Biomethane Injection Plant: A new approach to circular resource management and energy generation in Australia
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