Energy and agricultural policy in relation to biomethane, with particular reference to the transport sector

The use of biomethane for transport is an area of growing interest, with ongoing research into feedstock suitability, anaerobic digestion, gas upgrading, grid injection techniques, and vehicle and filling station technology (e.g. Bordelanne et al, 2011; Germ et al., 2008; Hagen et al, 2001; Lehtomäki et al., 2008; Nizami and Murphy, 2010; Petersson and Wellinger, 2009). Due to the complex nature of the biomethane-for-transport industry, which is comprised of the areas mentioned above, a wide range of existing policies, particularly those in energy and agriculture, have both direct and indirect impacts on the sector.