Waste-Derived Biogas Market Report 2026

The waste-derived biogas market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $63.74 billion in 2025 to $69.54 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing generation of organic waste streams, early adoption of landfill gas recovery systems, supportive renewable energy policies, rising demand for decentralized energy solutions, development of agricultural biogas plants.

The waste-derived biogas market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $97.77 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in circular economy projects, rising demand for renewable gas in transport, expansion of biogas upgrading technologies, growing focus on energy security, increasing integration with smart energy grids. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of anaerobic digestion facilities, rising utilization of organic waste feedstocks, growing production of biogas for vehicle fuel, expansion of grid-connected biogas power generation, enhanced focus on waste-to-energy integration.

The increasing awareness of environmental protection is expected to drive the growth of the waste-derived biogas market going forward. Environmental protection involves safeguarding natural ecosystems from harmful human activities through regulations, policies, and sustainable practices to maintain biodiversity and ecosystem health. This growing awareness is fueled by stricter environmental regulations and heightened public concern over climate change. As governments and communities emphasize sustainable practices, there is a stronger push for solutions like waste-derived biogas, which reduce environmental impact. Waste-derived biogas contributes to environmental protection by decreasing landfill waste, cutting methane emissions, and providing a clean, renewable energy source that substitutes fossil fuels. For example, in July 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government department, over 86.5% of adults in Great Britain reported making lifestyle changes to address environmental issues, based on survey responses collected from May to June 2023. Therefore, the growing awareness of environmental protection is propelling the waste-derived biogas market.

Leading companies in the waste-derived biogas market are forming strategic partnerships to develop advanced biogas upgrading systems. These collaborations help to advance research and development, expand market reach, and accelerate commercialization. By uniting resources and expertise, strategic partnerships foster innovation and support the wider adoption of waste-derived biogas solutions. For instance, in June 2023, Mapfre S.A., a Spain-based insurance company, partnered with Abante, a Spain-based financial advisory and asset management firm, and IAM Carbonzero, an energy sector specialist, to launch MAPFRE Energías Renovables II, FCR, Europe’s first biomethane mutual fund. This initiative aims to invest in the development of 20-25 biomethane power plants in Spain over five years, supporting energy independence, sustainability, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investments, while targeting a return of 12%-15% annually. The investment focuses on biomethane, a fully renewable biofuel derived from animal and vegetable waste, which can be integrated into the natural gas grid, used to generate electricity, and serve as an alternative fuel source.

In November 2025, Energy Developments Pty Ltd, an Australia-based sustainable energy and technology company, acquired GWE Biogas for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, EDL Energy aims to expand and strengthen its renewable energy portfolio in the United Kingdom, enhancing its capabilities in anaerobic digestion and biomethane production as part of its global renewables strategy. GWE Biogas Ltd is a UK-based renewable energy technology company specializing in waste-derived biogas solutions.

Major companies operating in the waste-derived biogas market are Cargill Inc., Air Liquide S.A., Wartsila Corporation, Ameresco Inc., Clarke Energy Ltd., EnviTec Biogas AG, Greenlane Renewables Inc., Zorg Biogas AG, Waga Energy S.A., Gasum Oy, DMT Environmental Technology B.V., bwe Energiesysteme GmbH & Co. KG, Vanguard Renewables LLC, Hitachi Zosen Inova AG, PlanET Biogas Global GmbH, StormFisher Environmental Ltd., Quadrogen Power Systems Inc., Schmack Biogas GmbH, Bright Renewables B.V., BEKON Energy Technologies GmbH & Co. KG, Green Elephant Biogas Pvt. Ltd., Veolia Environnement S.A., SP Renewable Energy Sources Pvt. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the waste-derived biogas market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the waste-derived biogas market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the waste-derived biogas market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The waste-derived biogas market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as biogas plant development and installation, waste collection and pre-treatment services, biogas upgrading and purification, operation and maintenance services, and biogas-to-energy solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The waste-derived biogas market also includes sales of products including biogas digesters, biogas upgrading systems, gas storage tanks, combined heat and power (CHP) units, and biogas-powered generators. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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