Waga Energy is ramping up its operations in Brazil as the country emerges as one of the most promising global markets for biomethane. Specialising in the recovery of biogas from waste, the French company aims to capitalise on a shifting regulatory environment and a fast-growing local demand. The industrial potential of the sector is reinforced by the abundant availability of organic waste and existing collection infrastructure in several Brazilian states.
A regulatory turning point for the sector
Decree No. 12.614/2025, enacted this year, introduces a national mandate requiring a minimum of 1% biomethane content in all natural gas sold, imported or self-produced, with a potential target of up to 10%. The text also establishes the Biomethane Origin Guarantee Certificate (CGOB), designed to track and certify the volumes of renewable gas injected into the networks. This legislative measure structures the industrial development of biomethane and stimulates interest among operators in the sector.
The National Solid Waste Plan (Planares), updated in 2024, sets a target of 252 MW of biogas valorisation capacity by 2040. Brazil currently has 850 active landfill sites and nearly 3,000 considered inadequate. This volume represents a strategic supply base for projects converting landfill gas into biomethane.
Waga Energy targets local scale-up
In response to these prospects, Waga Energy is accelerating its deployment strategy in Brazil, applying its purification technologies for grid injection. The company aims to secure a significant share of the market, as installed capacity in Brazil stood at 224 million m³ per year as of January 2025. To meet the thresholds set by regulation, the country will need to add around 4 million m³ per day in the coming years.
The growing presence of European industrial players at the 2025 Biogas Forum confirms the strong interest in this developing market. The event, which gathered 1,500 participants and 55 sponsors, reflects a trend of professionalisation in the sector, with technical support from international organisations such as the International Energy Agency and the American Biogas Council.
COP30 as a driver of industrial appeal
With COP30 scheduled for November 2025, foreign investment in Brazil’s renewable energy sector could benefit from heightened visibility. For Waga Energy, this exposure offers an opportunity to build new partnerships and accelerate biomethane supply agreements. The regulatory context, combined with growing local demand, positions the country as a strategic platform for European biogas processing technologies.
“The Brazilian biomethane market is entering a phase of rapid maturity, driven by clear obligations and abundant resources,” said a sector representative during the forum held in São Paulo.
