Core Viewpoint - BASF and Sinopec's subsidiary signed a strategic cooperation agreement to promote the large-scale application of biogas in Nanjing, accelerating the low-carbon transformation of production operations [2][4]. Group 1: Strategic Collaborations - BASF, Sinopec Natural Gas Company, and Yangzi Petrochemical-BASF will work together to utilize ISCC+ certified biogas as a sustainable raw material to reduce carbon footprints in production [4]. - BASF and ExxonMobil signed a joint development agreement to advance methane pyrolysis technology, aiming to produce low-carbon hydrogen and solid carbon [5]. Group 2: Biogas Industry Overview - Biogas, primarily derived from organic waste through anaerobic fermentation, is a renewable fuel that meets conventional natural gas standards [5][8]. - The global biogas industry is led by Europe, with over 1,600 projects producing 5.5 billion cubic meters, accounting for 45% of global output [7][8]. - The U.S. is the largest producer of biogas, with a projected output of 2.2 billion cubic meters in 2024, representing 18% of global production [8]. Group 3: Market Potential and Trends - China's annual production of biogas is only 500 million cubic meters, indicating significant growth potential compared to the biomass resource generation of 45.3 billion tons [8]. - The industry is shifting towards using biogas for producing higher-value chemicals, such as hydrogen, methanol, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) [8][10]. Group 4: Challenges and Future Outlook - The biogas sector faces challenges such as high collection and transportation costs, fragmented supply chains, and reliance on imported technology for purification [11]. - With policy support and technological advancements, the biogas market is expected to transition from being policy-driven to meeting genuine market demand [11].