Barometer for renewable gases in Switzerland, edition 6, October 2024

The supply of and demand for biomethane is developing positively in Switzerland. This is thanks to private initiatives and support from the gas industry. There is great potential in the use of livestock manure, although Switzerland faces additional challenges with its rather small-scale agriculture. The current version of the new CO₂ Ordinance (CO₂-Verordnung), which is still being consulted on until October 17, will hardly provide any additional impetus. According to our hydrogen marginal cost index HySuiX, the production costs for green hydrogen (H₂) in Switzerland have recently fallen. However, shortly before the planned publication of the Swiss government's hydrogen strategy, the mood in the industry remains cautious, although there important progress in regions close to the border. These topics are covered in the new Barometer, published by the Swiss Gas Industry Association in collaboration with E-Bridge Consulting and Polynomics. The Barometer is published twice a year and available in German and French. You can receive future issues by registering on the VSG Website.