Written question asked by Jess Asato (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 October 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Biomethane
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support the growth of the biomethane sector.
- Answer
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Biomethane can play an important role in reducing our reliance on imported fossil fuels, boosting our energy security and helping us accelerate to net zero.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is working with The National Energy System Operator (NESO) on biomethane’s role in clean power and net zero.
DESNZ expects to publish a consultation on a holistic future policy framework for biomethane in financial year 2025-26, to follow the current Green Gas Support Scheme, which closes to new applications in March 2028.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 84074
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Biomethane
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- 2025-10-29 12:12:20 +0000
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