schemes represent early signs of progress, helping biomethane expand its market presence, generate economic benefits, and deliver carbon savings. Supporting producers, investors, and developers, while clarifying how biomethane can be utilised across various sectors, is crucial. Despite positive signals from the 2025 Future Energy Scenarios, the full potential of biomethane remains vastly underestimated. A comprehensive strategy is essential to establish production targets, facilitate seamless integration, and create a robust market through measures such as gas blending requirements and streamlined permitting processes. Clear policy direction and coordinated support will ensure biomethane can grow effectively, providing both environmental benefits and long-term economic value. Looking ahead Time is of the essence in the race towards net zero, and overlooking the opportunity to repurpose existing assets could prove costly. The energy industry must carefully consider all available resources, including fuel sources, frameworks, and infrastructure, to ensure a successful and timely transition to a clean energy system.
Xoserve’s role is not to dictate the future of gas, but to foster a collaborative approach with policymakers by providing data insights that enable informed decisions across both private and public sectors as they decarbonise. Xoserve’s role is evolving. It is helping the industry develop a system that integrates hydrogen and biomethane with natural gas, while maintaining a secure supply. Decision-makers must also provide clear guidance on critical energy issues, including the eagerly anticipated UK Government Hydrogen Strategy. Such clarity will empower sectors to respond and adapt promptly. Despite the challenges, energy reform presents substantial opportunities. The UK must diversify and embrace these new technologies, moving from viewing hydrogen and biomethane as complementary options to recognising them as scalable, beneficial solutions that can play a key role in the country’s energy future.
Orlando Minervino orlando.minervino@xoserve.com
www.decarbonisationtechnology.com
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