From Policy Brief to Climate Impact: 28,200 t CO₂ Potentially Saved Yearly

Topics: Agriculture Energy Transition and Climate-Neutral Buildings Waste

Countries: Lithuania Poland Romania

EUKI project, 'Integrated Approach to Methane Emissions Abatement', identified key opportunities to reduce methane emissions in Lithuania, Romania, and Poland. In October 2025, the project presented its policy brief and abatement guidelines at a hearing of the Lithuanian Parliament's Environment Committee. This led to the drafting of a resolution allocating €16 million to biomethane projects. This funding did not previously exist. Based on comparable investments, the new capacity could produce around 140 GWh/year of biomethane. This would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 28,200 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per year. By capturing and converting methane to biomethane, projects like this will help to meet energy demand while reducing reliance on fossil natural gas.