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A critical review of biogas production and usage with legislations framework across the globe

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Abanades, S., Abbaspour, H., Ahmadi, A., Das, B., Ehyaei, M. A., Esmaeilion, F., El Haj Assad, M., Hajilounezhad, T. +6 more·2022·International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

Abstract

This review showcases a comprehensive analysis of studies that highlight the different conversion procedures attempted across the globe. The resources of biogas production along with treatment methods are presented. The effect of different governing parameters like feedstock types, pretreatment approaches, process development, and yield to enhance the biogas productivity is highlighted. Biogas applications, for example, in heating, electricity production, and transportation with their global share based on national and international statistics are emphasized. Reviewing the world research progress in the past 10 years shows an increase of ~ 90% in biogas industry (120 GW in 2019 compared to 65 GW in 2010). Europe (e.g., in 2017) contributed to over 70% of the world biogas generation representing 64 TWh. Finally, different regulations that manage the biogas market are presented. Management of biogas market includes the processes of exploration, production, treatment, and environmental impact assessment, till the marketing and safe disposal of wastes associated with biogas handling. A brief overview of some safety rules and proposed policy based on the world regulations is provided. The effect of these regulations and policies on marketing and promoting biogas is highlighted for different countries. The results from such studies show that Europe has the highest promotion rate, while nowadays in China and India the consumption rate is maximum as a result of applying up-to-date policies and procedures.

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  • Prior to using biogas in engines, water vapor and hydrogen sulfide need to be eliminated from the biogas to prevent condensation and corrosion.

    “Prior to using biogas in engines, the water vapor and hydrogen sulfide need to be eliminated from the biogas to prevent condensation and corrosion [1].”

    From Anaerobic digestion of agricultural waste for biogas production and sustainable bioenergy recovery: a review (2024) · cites this paper as [1]

    The 'Upgrading to biomethane' section says cleaning removes water vapor and hydrogen sulfide, and the 'Combined heat and power (CHP) generation' section identifies engines as a biogas application (page numbers unavailable). The cited passages do not say that both impurities must be eliminated before engine use or that this prevents condensation and corrosion. (LLM, conf=0.83)

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  • A gas turbine has the advantage of fuel flexibility and can also use biogas as fuel without upgrading and cleaning.

    “A gas turbine has the advantage of fuel flexibility and can also use biogas as fuel without upgrading and cleaning [47,60].”

    From Biogas Production and Applications in the Sustainable Energy Transition (2022) · cites this paper as [47]

    The Electricity generation and Combined heat and power (CHP) generation sections say that gas turbines can use biogas. The paper describes microturbines as flexible in meeting load requirements, not as fuel-flexible, and the passages do not say turbines can use biogas without upgrading or cleaning. No page numbers were available in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.84)

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  • Biogas can be used in combined heat and power, also called cogeneration, for the production of electricity and heat with or without upgrading.

    “Biogas can be used in combined heat and power, also called cogeneration for the production of electricity and heat with or without upgrading [26,47,48].”

    From Biogas Production and Applications in the Sustainable Energy Transition (2022) · cites this paper as [47]

    The “Biogas applications > Combined heat and power (CHP) generation” section says biogas is used in CHP to produce electricity and usable heat. The “Upgrading to biomethane” section says upgraded biogas can be used for heating or power generation, but does not establish that upgraded biogas is used for combined heat and power. Page numbers are unavailable in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.82)

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  • Biogas is considered a way to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable waste management, supporting environmentally conscious industrial operations.

    “Therefore, biogas is considered a way to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable waste management, thus supporting environmentally conscious industrial operations [1].”
  • Produced biogas can be processed further and concentrated to produce biomethane which can be injected into natural gas pipelines.

    “Produced biogas can be processed further and concentrated to produce biomethane which can be injected into natural gas pipelines [16].”

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Abanades, S., Abbaspour, H., Ahmadi, A., Das, B., Ehyaei, M. A., Esmaeilion, F., El Haj Assad, M., Hajilounezhad, T., Jamali, D. H., Hmida, A., Ozgoli, H. A., Safari, S., AlShabi, M., & Bani-Hani, E. H.
Affiliations
  • Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (FR)
  • Islamic Azad University, Tehran (IR)
  • Iran University of Science and Technology (IR)
  • National Institute Of Technology Silchar (IN)
  • University of Missouri (US)
  • University of Tehran (IR)
  • University of Gabès (TN)
  • Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IR)
  • Australian University, Kuwait (KW)
Corresponding author
Ehyaei, M. A.
Venue
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Published
2021-05-16
Volume
19
Issue
4
Pages
3377-3400
ISSN
  • 1735-1472 (ISSN-L)
  • 1735-2630
OpenAlex
W3161596536
Cited by
292
References
160
Citations by year
2026: 31 · 2025: 61 · 2024: 71 · 2023: 66 · 2022: 53 · 2021: 10
FWCI
4.60
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (publishedVersion, other-oa)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • HAL (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Funders
  • United States Agency for International Development
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency
  • National Development and Reform Commission
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Building and Construction › Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › General Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development
  • Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Renewable energy and sustainable power systems
Keywords
biogas production, biogas utilization, biogas policy, feedstock pretreatment, biogas yield, renewable energy policy, anaerobic digestion

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