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Technical Report Task 37 — Anaerobic Digestion & Biogas Published: April 10, 2026

Methane Emissions Mitigation in Biogas & Anaerobic Digestion Plants

📖 12 min read TRL Level: 7–9 (Commercial Scale) 📄 64 Pages • 9.5 MB
Authors Jan Liebetrau, Jerry D. Murphy, Margherita Ferroni
Language English
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Executive Abstract

Quantifying and reducing fugitive methane emissions from agricultural and industrial biogas facilities across Europe and North America.

💡 Key Takeaways & Recommendations

Minimizing fugitive emissions is essential for securing the climate benefits of biomethane. Field measurements across 120 digesters highlight operational protocols that consistently reduce methane slip below 0.5% of total plant throughput.

Scientific References & Footnotes

[1] IEA (2025), Net Zero Roadmap for Bioenergy Deployment, Paris: International Energy Agency.

[2] IPCC (2024), Special Report on Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS).

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