Promoting agricultural biogas and biomethane production: Lessons from cross-country studies

Tong Zhu; John Curtis; Matthew Clancy

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2019.109332

Promoting agricultural biogas and biomethane production: Lessons from cross-country studies

Tong Zhu, John Curtis, Matthew Clancy (Lead / Corresponding author)

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Abstract

While a rich body of literature has looked at greenhouse gas emissions in biogas production systems and the potential impacts of biogas production on food supply, broader issues relating to the economic, environmental and social pillars of sustainability need to be carefully considered. Drawing upon experiences from European countries, key outcomes associated with large-scale implementation of biogas and biomethane production are identified. Topics of particular interest include policy instruments, farm intensification, and supply chain risks. Conclusions are drawn by recommending policy directions for countries such as Ireland that are at earlier developmental stages for biogas and biomethane deployment.

Original language	English
Article number	109332
Number of pages	13
Journal	Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Volume	114
Early online date	21 Aug 2019
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2019.109332
Publication status	Published - Oct 2019

Keywords

8,600
Agricultural sector
Anaerobic digestion
Biogas
Biomethane
Greenhouse gas emissions
Renewable energy
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Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

UN SDGs

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