Source/scenario | Ref. | Bio-methane potential 2030 (TWh) | Gas demand 2030 based on EU28 reference scenario (TWh) | Share of total demand possibly covered by biomethane in 2030 | Bio-methane potential 2050 (TWh) | Gas demand 2050 based on EU28 reference scenario (TWh) | Share of total demand possibly covered by biomethane in 2050 | Remarks |
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Baldino et al. | [6] | 170 | 2803 | 6% | 290 | 2752 | 11% | Only sustainable feedstock considered |
European Commission | [83] | 360 | 13% | n.a | n.a. | Technological focus on digestion process, gasification out of scope | ||
Mathiasson. (only digestion) | [47] | 300 | 11% | n.a | n.a. | Technological focus on digestion process, gasification out of scope | ||
Mathiasson (digestion and gasification) | [47] | 500 | 18% | n.a | n.a. | Consideration of both digestion process and gasification technology | ||
Scarlat et al. | [5] | 300 | 11% | 510 | 19% | Only residues and sewage sludge are considered; 2050 value represents full technical potential | ||
Searle et al. | [86] | n.a. | n.a | 360 | 13% | Only residues are considered | ||
van Melle et al. | [12] | n.a. | n.a | 980 | 36% | Incl. cover crops based on sequential cropping strategies | ||
Kovacs et al. (without energy crops) | [87] | 340 | 12% | 1030 | 37% | Only residues are considered | ||
Kovacs et al. (incl. limited energy crops) | [87] | 500 | 18% | 1510 | 55% | Additional scenario including most conservative energy crops potential |