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Poland
15 Oct 2026 · Adopted
+4/5

Poland approves biomethane auctions and direct pipeline rules

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.

Auctions & CfDs · Grid access · Network regulation · Supplier obligations · Support schemes
Imp9/10
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Belgium
15 Oct 2026 · Consultation
−1/5

Fluxys consults on 2028–2031 transmission tariffs, proposing no biomethane discount

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.

Grid access · Network regulation · Support schemes
Imp6/10
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Romania
15 Oct 2026 · Proposal
+2/5

Romania’s proposed cabinet pledges biogas and biomethane support schemes within its first year

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.

Grid access · Support schemes · Targets
Imp5/10
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France
9 Oct 2026 · In force
+3/5

France extends biogas certificate obligations to 2044 while easing requirements for 2027–28

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.

Certificates & GOs · Consumer costs · Supplier obligations · Support schemes
Imp9/10
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France
8 Oct 2026 · In force
−3/5

France’s 90% biomethane GO offset cuts supplier revenue, with transport facing the largest adjustment

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.

Certificates & GOs · Consumer costs · Support schemes
Imp8/10
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Ireland
8 Oct 2026 · EOI open
+3/5

Ireland opens EOI for €200 million biomethane grants

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.

Support schemes
Imp8/10
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