The role of the European Union (EU) Emissions Trading System (ETS) is currently at the center of a heated debate, particularly amid high energy prices and concerns about Europe’s competitiveness. As policymakers and industry seek solutions, there is growing recognition that the response to the energy crisis must include accelerating the development of domestic renewable alternatives and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. In this context, biomethane stands out as a scalable, local energy source that can contribute simultaneously to decarbonization, energy security, and system flexibility.

In this webinar, we focus on the current role of biomethane under ETS1 and ETS2, focusing on how biomethane can be used as a practical tool to reduce exposure to carbon costs while supporting decarbonization goals. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to correctly structure biomethane transactions to ensure compliance and avoid invalid claims.

We also look ahead to the ongoing discussion on ETS reform and the potential evolution of the system toward recognizing carbon removals. While biomethane is currently treated as zero-emission at combustion, it can also deliver methane abatement and, in some pathways, even carbon-negative outcomes. The session explores how these benefits could be recognized through a controlled integration of certified removals, aligned with the EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF).

What You’ll Learn

• How biomethane is currently treated under ETS1 and ETS2
• How ETS2 expands the role of biomethane across new market segments
• What is required to correctly claim a zero-emission factor by avoiding key risks associated with environmental attributes, mass balancing, and regulatory fragmentation
• Why current ETS rules may undervalue biomethane’s full climate impact
• How carbon removals could be integrated into ETS in the future

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