Green gases
Green gases are renewable alternatives to fossil fuels which have been used to heat and power homes and businesses for decades.
Biomethane and other green gases are derived from organic materials, such as agricultural waste, food waste and sewage. Natural processes break down this organic matter to generate methane, which can then be purified and inserted into the gas network.
By producing and utilising more green gas, we can significantly reduce emissions, enhance energy security, and support the transition to a decarbonised economy.
Producing green gas is totally natural, as it turns organic matter into fuel for heating, cooking and powering vehicles, without releasing emissions into the air.
Many green gas production plants are located on farms, where tonnes of organic matter are produced each day.
We can transport biomethane through our existing network of pipes, meaning we can deliver decarbonisation at minimum cost and disruption.
Alongside converting waste from their land into green gas, farmers can generate additional revenue from valuable by-products of the biomethane production process, such as bio-fertiliser.
Our biomethane ambitions
We want to help generate and distribute enough biomethane to heat and power:
- the equivalent of 450,000 homes by 2026
- the equivalent of one million homes by 2031
We have over 40 sites connected to our network and we're supplying the equivalent of 360,000 households and businesses with green gas, including 10% of homes in Scotland.
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