Waste Not, Want Not

Biogas generation has grown strongly over the past few years in both the EU and the US. Rabobank expects growth to continue, but at a more moderate pace, and to be driven more by F&A processing residues and less by the combination of agricultural manure and energy crops.

photo of biogas plant

Rabobank believes the biogas outlook is brightest for F&A companies that produce low value or wet residue streams. In the EU, using biogas as a next generation biofuel for heavy transport and shipping is looking increasingly attractive. Successful biogas projects will foremost depend on access to a stable feedstock supply at a manageable cost. In addition, sufficient scale, the potential to reduce waste disposal fees and skilled operational management are important criteria.