Biomethane – an Ecological Alternative and an Opportunity for Agriculture
Marshal Piotr Całbecki is taking part today (4 November) in Brussels in a conference devoted to the future use of agricultural biomethane in the energy sector – a source that may become a widely used alternative to fossil fuels in Europe.
During the panel discussion on Europe’s vision for biomethane development, Marshal Piotr Całbecki – who also chairs the Commission for Natural Resources (NAT) of the European Committee of the Regions – emphasized the strong interest of regional and local authorities across EU member states in contributing to solutions that will help Europe escape its current energy trap.
“Biomethane represents energy based on renewable sources – sustainable and socially responsible. It means jobs and income for farmers, as well as strengthened local and regional energy independence. This gas, produced from agricultural and agri-industrial residues and matching the energy parameters of natural gas, can play a crucial role. It combines climate ambitions with rural development, diversification of farm incomes, energy security, and the principles of the circular economy. We want biomethane to be a central element of Europe’s bioeconomy vision,” he said in his speech.
He added that NAT, which he chairs, has just begun work on the Committee of the Regions’ opinion regarding the new EU bioeconomy strategy. In his view, the strategy should include the creation of European support mechanisms for initiatives in this field.
During the meeting, the head of our region shared regional experiences, including the long-operating industrial biogas plant in Liszkowo (Inowrocław County), the planned modern biogas production facility in Bydgoszcz, and several privately owned biogas plants operating in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region. He pointed out that we are working on a biomethane production system based on cooperation between farmers, the scientific community, and energy companies.
Our region, together with seven other regions from six EU member states, participates in the project “Territorial Biorefineries for a Circular Economy” (TeBiCe), which aims, among other things, to develop strategies for utilizing agri-food sector waste for energy purposes.
Today’s conference, held at the European Parliament, was organized by the European Parliament, the European People’s Party, and the Portuguese energy company Floene Energias. The hosts of the event are Portuguese Members of the European Parliament Paulo do Nascimento Cabral and Paulo Cunha.
Beata Krzemińska
Spokesperson for the Marshal’s Office
4 November 2025