Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether his Department has taken steps to promote the use of large scale biomethane energy production in the UK; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of encouraging energy providers to facilitate such production.

The Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) provides tariff-support for biomethane produced via anaerobic digestion and injected into the gas grid. The design of the scheme aims to stimulate production at larger volumes than under previous schemes which will lead to increased carbon savings and value for money.

As stated in our government response to the Future Support for Low Carbon Heat Consultation, for long term support to biomethane we expect to focus on market-based mechanisms which leverage competitive forces to drive down costs and ensure cost-effectiveness. Any future policy will be subject to external consultation.