Fast-tracking Biomethane Permitting at Local Level — EUSEW 2025 Session

The session “Fast-tracking biomethane: tackling permitting time at the local level”, part of the EUSEW 2025 Policy Conference, will address the challenges and solutions related to local permitting of biomethane and biogas projects — a key factor in accelerating renewable gas deployment in Europe.

The session will feature contributions from European institutions, industry, and local actors. Speakers will present best practices, highlight current bottlenecks, and propose ways to streamline administrative processes.

Confirmed speakers:

• Tsjerk Terpstra, Policy Officer, DG AGRI, European Commission
• Mette Smedegaard Hansen, Head of Corporate Relations, Nature Energy
• Paddy Phelan, CEO, South East Energy Agency
• David Agudelo Romero, External Relations & Business Intelligence Officer, Waga 4 World (W4W)
• Biljana Kulisic, Policy Officer, DG ENER, European Commission

Moderator:

• Marco de Benedictis, DG ENER, European Commission

Key discussion points:

• How to overcome permitting bottlenecks at local level
• Practical examples of effective administrative processes
• Collaboration between public authorities and industry actors
• Policy and governance frameworks to support fast-track deployment

Event Details:
📅 12 June 2025
🕓 16:00 – 17:30 CEST
📍 Martin’s Hotel, Room Topaz (1st floor), Brussels & Online
👉 Full session details and registration