Industrial biogas systems and unlocking circular economy solutions
17 September 2026 | Online via ZoomX

IEA Bioenergy TASK 37 – Energy from Biogas – invites you to participate in a free international webinar titled “Industrial biogas systems and unlocking circular economy solutions” The webinar will be hosted by DBFZ and will include a series of presentations showcasing the work within the Task 37 framework.

Creating a climate-neutral and resource-efficient economy requires more than replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy. Such a transition calls for integrated solutions that simultaneously address energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase resource efficiency and industrial competitiveness. Biogas is uniquely positioned to contribute to all of these objectives. Produced from organic residues and by-products, biogas transforms underutilised biomass into a versatile renewable energy carrier while supporting circular economy principles and reducing reliance on fossil resources.

Industrial sectors, particularly those that generate organic waste streams have significant opportunities to benefit from biogas integration. Food and beverage production is especially well suited, as it is inherently linked to agricultural biomass and often produces valuable organic by-products that can serve as feedstocks for anaerobic digestion. By converting such materials into renewable gas, companies can reduce energy costs, improve energy independence, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen their sustainability credentials. At the same time, biogas offers flexibility in its end use in that it can produce renewable heat and electricity, or it can be upgraded to biomethane to be used as a transport fuel or injected to the grid.

This webinar brings together findings from two recent IEA Bioenergy Task 37 reports. The first examines how biogas can support industrial decarbonisation across a range of sectors and countries, exploring different pathways for integration, from on-site biogas production and industrial partnerships to the use of grid-injected biomethane supported by guarantees of origin. It highlights practical experiences from ten countries and demonstrates how infrastructure, policy frameworks, and industrial characteristics influence biogas deployment and emissions reductions across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 categories. The second report focuses specifically on the food and beverage sector, providing practical guidance for integrating biogas systems into production facilities. It examines feedstock characteristics, project development considerations, and international case studies from industries such as brewing, distilling, meat processing, and potato processing. The report illustrates how biogas projects can be successfully implemented while respecting cascading biomass utilisation principles that prioritise food, feed, and material applications before energy recovery.

Together, these reports present a vision of how biogas can evolve beyond a renewable energy technology to become a cornerstone of industrial circularity and sustainable production. Participants will gain insights into practical implementation pathways, emerging business opportunities, and innovative concepts such as industrial biorefineries that can help industries decarbonise while creating additional value from their resources.

The webinar is based on recent international work carried out by experts within the IEA Bioenergy framework. Whether you are a plant operator, technology provider, policymaker or researcher, this session will offer valuable insights into industrial biogas systems.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned—registration details will follow soon.