ClimateJuly 14, 2026

biomethane

/ˌbaɪoʊˈmɛθeɪn/

Definition

A renewable form of natural gas produced by the anaerobic digestion or thermal gasification of organic matter, intended to replace or supplement fossil-based natural gas in existing infrastructure.

Etymology

The word is a hybrid construction combining the Greek-derived prefix 'bio-' (meaning life or organic) with 'methane,' which originates from the chemical term 'methyl' and the Greek 'methy' (wine), describing the simplest hydrocarbon.

In the news

In the article, ENGIE highlights biomethane as a key 'low-carbon gas' that allows the company to repurpose its existing gas transport and storage infrastructure to align with decarbonization goals.

ENGIE stock reflects the energy group’s diversified transition strategy

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