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The law introduces up to 20 years of auction support for larger grid-injected biomethane plants and eases direct-pipeline approvals. Auction implementation remains subject to commencement and EU state-aid clearance.
Fluxys proposes to retain the existing absence of renewable-gas discounts, raise standard entry tariffs by 16.8% above inflation-adjusted 2027 levels and lower interconnection exit charges, subject to CREG approval.
Submitted to Parliament on 15 October, the programme renews a commitment to support domestic biogas and biomethane production. It specifies no budget, tariff or application date.
France extends CPB obligations to 2044, lowers 2027–28 requirements and admits gasification and pyrolysis. The longer trajectory supports biomethane investment, while reducing near-term obligations per MWh of covered gas.
From 9 October, affected GO transactions face a 90% deduction from supplier compensation. Transport loses its exemption for new arrangements, while producer tariffs remain unchanged and qualifying earlier GO contracts retain protection.
EOIs close on 30 October for funding rounds through 2030. Reported 20–30% grants and a €10 million project ceiling remain provisional; IrBEA seeks higher support for smaller investments.
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