Region | Action | Key Points | Date |
United States | The Biogas Research and Development Act | Aims to advance the development of biogas as a renewable energy source. | 2019 |
European Union | EU Landfill Directive | Requires member states to reduce the amount of biodegradable waste sent to landfills by 65% by 2035. | 1999 |
European Union | EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) | Sets targets, regulatory frameworks, and guidelines for the development and use of renewable energy sources (including biogas and biomethane) across the EU in 2021-2030. | 2021 |
Germany | EEG (Renewable Energy Sources Act) | Introduced a feed-in tariff (FiT) system, guaranteeing fixed payments for renewable energy producers. | 2021 |
United Kingdom | Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) | Aimed to encourage the production of biomethane from renewable sources such as agricultural waste, food waste, and sewage sludge. | 2021 |
Brazil | Regulatory Framework for Biomethane (ANP Resolution 43/2018) | Addresses the rules and guidelines for the production, distribution, and commercialization of biomethane in the Brazilian energy market. | 2018 |
India | National Biogas and Manure Management Program | The program encourages the establishment of biogas plants at the household and community levels. | 2009 |
Thailand | Alternative Energy Development Plan | Aims to increase the share of renewable energy in Thailand's energy mix. It includes measures to promote biogas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy security. | 2015 |
Indonesia | Bioenergy Development Strategy | Strategy for bioenergy development includes the expansion of biogas from agricultural waste, aiming to improve rural energy access and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. | 2020 |