{"id":1018179,"date":"2025-07-03T16:37:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T13:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uabio.org\/?p=18179"},"modified":"2025-07-15T14:47:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T11:47:53","slug":"biometan-u-gazmerezhah-yes-oglyad-krayin-chleniv-ta-p-yaty-najbilshyh-rynkiv-biometanu-yes","status":"publish","type":"uabio_document","link":"https:\/\/uabio.org\/en\/materials\/18179\/","title":{"rendered":"Biomethane in EU Gas Grids: Overview of member states and the five largest markets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For the SAF platform, we have prepared a review of the report “How costs to connect biomethane to gas grids are paid for\u201d<\/strong><\/em>, conducted by\u00a0Common Futures<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>for the <\/em>European Biogas Association (EBA)<\/strong><\/a><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aim of this study was to examine how the costs of integrating biomethane into the gas grid are allocated between producers and infrastructure companies across EU countries. The research disaggregates infrastructure-related investments into individual cost components and analyzes each in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EU Member States Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EU has over 2 million kilometers<\/strong> of gas distribution pipelines.<\/strong> Their large extent and low operating pressure explain why the majority of biomethane plants (58%)<\/strong> are connected to distribution grids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The EU\u2019s transmission network spans over 260,000 km<\/strong>, enabling long-distance transport of methane to major industries and storage sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no harmonized approach to injection fees. Some countries waive them for biomethane producers, while others \u2014 including both mature and emerging markets \u2014 impose such fees. In total, 9 distribution system operators<\/strong> and 8 transmission system operators<\/strong> in the EU currently charge injection fees.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Key Findings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Around 60%<\/strong> of biomethane plants in the EU are connected to distribution networks. Cost-sharing practices are more prevalent for distribution grid connections, largely due to broader experience across Member States. In contrast, transmission grid connections involve less frequent cost-sharing, likely due to limited experience in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study breaks down each type of grid connection or upgrade into key components and outlines financial and operational responsibilities for each.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The following cost allocation methods were identified:<\/p>\n\n\n\n