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Industry News
North American RNG Growth Visualized in 2026 Map Release
The RNG Coalition and BioCycle magazine have published the 2026 North American Renewable Natural Gas Map, documenting over 200 RNG facilities that are either in operation or under construction across the U.S. and Canada. The interactive, color-coded tool allows users to filter by feedstock type (e.g., landfill, agricultural, wastewater) and end-use application, providing a granular look at geographic deployment trends.
The map illustrates rapid sector expansion, with RNG projects increasingly emerging outside traditional early-adopter regions. This visualization underscores how policy goals — such as methane reduction and low-carbon fuel mandates — are translating into tangible infrastructure growth, and highlights the expanding role of RNG in diversified decarbonization strategies.
White House OMB Concludes Review of 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit Proposed Rule
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service delivered the long-awaited proposed regulation for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) late in December, and the OMB completed its review by January 23, 2026. According to information posted to the OMB website, the proposed rule was modified during the review process and is now moving forward. The OMB website estimates a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) is currently scheduled to be released for public comment in May. This review marks the final administrative step before the proposed rule is formally published for public comment and eventual implementation. The 45Z credit, originally established under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and updated under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, provides a production tax credit for qualifying low-carbon transportation fuels - such as renewable natural gas - based on lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions, emissions factor calculations, and facility compliance requirements.
Industry stakeholders have been awaiting clear 45Z guidance for nearly two years, and this OMB milestone signals that formal regulatory language will soon be available, allowing producers and developers to plan with greater certainty. For the RNG sector, final 45Z rules could materially enhance the economics of pipeline-quality RNG production by establishing uniform credit calculation methodologies, emissions-factor tables, and producer registration processes. As the proposed rule moves toward public notice and comment — a key phase where technical and policy inputs are considered — companies and industry associations are positioned to engage and shape the final implementation framework that will influence investment and project development through 2029.
European Biogas Association Unveils 2025 Statistical Report on Biogases & Biomethane
The European Biogas Association (EBA) released its 15th edition Statistical Report on biogas and biomethane markets in Europe in December 2025, providing the most comprehensive data yet on industry scale, investment flow, and production trends. The report highlights that European biomethane production reached approximately 5.2 bcm in 2024 and that over 1,620 biomethane facilities were operational by year-end — with new grid connections across 25 countries, including recent injections in places like Poland. It also notes €28.4 billion in private investment committed to biomethane development ahead of 2030, signalling strong financial and policy support for renewable gas pathways in the region.
While the report points out challenges - such as regulatory uncertainty slowing growth relative to potential - it underscores biomethane’s strategic importance for Europe’s energy independence, grid flexibility, and emissions reduction goals. With growing installations and international investments, the European biomethane landscape demonstrates how renewable gas solutions are expanding beyond North America into mature and emerging markets alike.
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Outlook: Supply, Demand and Market Inflection 2026–2030
According to a recent RNG Coalition market outlook published in January 2026, the U.S. renewable natural gas (RNG) industry has reached an important inflection point. After years of rapid growth in both project count and RNG production volume, the current market shows supply outpacing demand in the short term, which has put pressure on environmental attribute pricing and near-term offtake economics. However, the longer-term forecast is more optimistic: analysts expect demand for RNG to grow faster than supply between 2026 and 2030 as policy support, low-carbon fuel mandates, and decarbonization strategies across sectors like transportation, industry, and heating strengthen.
As the article describes, one thing has become abundantly clear over the past year. Demand for natural gas across many sectors of the global economy will persist, likely at least through mid-century. The extent to which those gas supplies (and supply chains) can be decarbonized is now largely a function of political will and corporate leadership as opposed to technological limitations. Despite the near-term market challenges, we expect to see RNG play an important and growing role.
Orizon Acquires Vital, Expanding Waste Management and Accelerating Biogas / Biomethane
Brazilian environmental services company Orizon Valorização de Resíduos S.A. announced a transformative acquisition of Vital Engenharia Ambiental S.A. in a R$ 3 billion all-share deal, creating one of the largest waste management platforms in Latin America. The transaction adds 12 eco-parks and significantly increases the combined capacity to manage more than 14 million tonnes of waste annually, up from 8.7 million tonnes previously managed by Orizon alone. Governance and capital structures were reshaped through the issuance of approximately 41.2 million new Orizon shares and 5.6 million subscription warrants to the former Vital shareholders.
Beyond scale in waste handling, the acquisition strengthens Orizon’s position in the biogas and biomethane segment by expanding its asset base where methane capture and RNG pathways can be developed. Prior to the transaction, Orizon was already developing biomethane projects with a potential of 1.3 million m³/day; Vital’s portfolio adds incremental capacity and project pipeline, including an operational biomethane plant. The enlarged platform opens opportunities for accelerated investment in renewable energy generation and carbon-credit streams, aligning with global energy transition trends and reinforcing the synergy between waste management and RNG/biogas deployment.
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