[Ryan]

Looking towards the future, I think we’re going to find out whether many of the technologies currently being piloted, such as woody biomass to RNG, and technologies making lignocellulosic materials more anaerobically digestible, are commercially viable, and if so, new investments will likely support these endeavours.

In terms of policy, the industry still requires a uniform recognition of its benefits. The ability to valorize the entire value chain, including digestate and CO2, is increasingly being recognized. I believe policy-wise, in North America, the next 5 years will feature more state and provincial governments formally recognizing these benefits, which will in turn open new markets for AD facilities and allow the market to flourish

[Natalia Bourenane]

@Roxtec , @sysadvance_behrang , @PlanET_Dave , @Nikolas_Pat , @dimartech_john , @abgroup_mihal , @bp_ruwa , @perman-technologies I am inviting you to join this discussion on the future of RNG and biogas industry in North America

[Nikolas]

On my end, I see more organic waste bans for landfills, which will create a market for SSO, Food Waste and AG waste in general. Combined with a (potential) regulation to allow feedstock other than manure (co-digestion) to favorable RIN pricing, that would allow farmers to increase the feedstock they can utilize, and achieve productions that are not possible with manure only.

Additionally, I can see States in western US getting more into the LCFS, which should trickle to the western States as well.

Stricter regulations on organics would allow this industry to grow due to necessity, without relying only on the profitability of the project.

[Graham]

I think some additional policy support will be needed for continued growth. We should see enhancement of technologies for digestion, upgrading and LCO2 which will bring down cost and increase efficiency. We may see rising demand for RNG in the transport sector to replace significant portions of heavy duty vehicle diesel consumption. I am optimistic we will see strong growth over time but will need to overcome economic and infrastructural challenges on the way there!