Current status and prospects for biogas development in Ukraine

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The article explores the potential of the agricultural sector in renewable energy and in particular in the development of biogas production. The Ukrainian biogas sector has potential both in terms of the availability of raw materials and in terms of demand for biogas. Currently, there is great interest in biomethane production from large agricultural companies that have sufficient amounts of their own raw materials. The Bioenergy Association of Ukraine estimates that Ukraine can produce 21.8 billion cubic meters of biogas annually. It is noted that the structure of agricultural enterprises is favorable for biogas production due to the sufficient number of large and medium-sized enterprises that can offer cheap raw materials for its production. The activities of biogas plants and biogas production facilities are highlighted, as well as biomethane projects planned for launch in Ukraine. An analysis of the number of companies operating in the electricity production sector and their capacity is presented. The volumes of electricity production from biogas and its ratio to the total production from renewable sources are determined. The social and environmental benefits of using biogas plants in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions are indicated. Attention is drawn to the Law of Ukraine on the Mandatory Use of Liquid Biofuels (Biocomponents) in the Transport Sector, adopted on 24/06/2024, which provides for the introduction of a mandatory share of liquid biofuels (biocomponents) in the volume of automobile gasoline from May 1, 2025. The need for favorable changes in legislation to stimulate investors to invest in the construction of biogas plants is argued.

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