GLG Network Survey Tracker: European Biogas Industry II

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SURVEY DETAILS
TARGET POPULATION

For this Network Survey, GLG surveyed 50 senior executives of biogas producers across Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain). This is the second iteration in this tracker series.

 

What will you learn from this survey?

  • Respondents discussed the demand, production costs, pricing for biogas, as well as availability of feedstocks.
  • Furthermore, the survey also looked into the regulations and government support schemes.
  • Lastly, the research gathered insights on the technologies used for the production and upgrade process of biogas.

 

Examples of findings:

  • Over three-fourths (76%) declare biogas upgrading technologies to be the emerging trend in biogas technology, followed by digitalization and automation (60%).
  • Almost seven-in-ten (68%) believe EnviTec Biogas is the biggest industry player, followed by Total Energies (44%) and Nature Energy (40%).
  • Over eight-in-ten expect a high demand for agricultural residues (82%) and communal biowaste (82%) in the future.

Deliverables

The GLG Surveys team drafted the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, Michael Koettner, Vice President at the German Biogas and Bioenergy Society.

  • 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”) in Excel.
  • 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
  • Executive summary with key takeaways and highlights from the raw data.

Sample Questions

  • Which market shows the most potential for growth in the European biogas market?
  • What are the emerging trends and innovations in biogas technology?
  • Please rate the following feedstocks in terms of their future availability.
  • What are the main barriers or challenges hindering the development of the biogas industry in Europe?
  • In your opinion, what are the main feedstocks used in biogas projects? Please rank the top 3, with 1 being the most important one.
  • Which of the following companies is the biggest industry player in the biogas and biomethane space? Please rank the top 3, with 1 being the biggest.
  • What will be the breakdown in the mandates and regulatory requirements for the projects in the coming 5 years?

Access

This survey is available to subscribers of the Energy & Industrials (EI) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

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