Renewable Gas Production Program

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Publication date: 30 June 2030.

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What this article reported

Funding to support large-scale biomethane production facilities that help decarbonise NSW industry.

The Renewable Gas Production Program provides $40 million in funding to support the development of commercially mature biomethane production facilities in New South Wales. The program aims to accelerate the supply of renewable gas that can be injected into the NSW gas network and used by industrial facilities to reduce emissions.

Biomethane offers a practical alternative to natural gas for industrial processes that are difficult to electrify, such as high-temperature manufacturing and chemical production. By supporting large-scale renewable gas projects, the program will help reduce emissions across hard-to-abate sectors while strengthening NSW's renewable energy and fuel security.

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Eligibility

You can apply if you:

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What can the grant be used for?

Timeline

Expression of Interest (EOI), which closes on 24 April 2026. Successful EOI applicants will then be invited to submit a full application. Projects must be operational and injecting gas by 30 June 2030

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The Renewable Gas Production Program represents a significant opportunity for businesses investing in renewable fuel production and industrial decarbonisation projects.

Northmore Gordon works with organisations across Australia to identify suitable grants, develop competitive applications, and manage the entire funding process from project concept through to submission.

If you are planning a biomethane production project or renewable fuel facility, our team can help you assess eligibility and prepare a strong application.

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What is the Renewable Gas Production Program and who should consider applying?

The Renewable Gas Production Program is a New South Wales initiative providing $40 million in funding to support commercially mature biomethane production facilities. It aims to accelerate renewable gas supply into the NSW network to help industrial facilities reduce emissions. The program targets organisations in renewable energy, waste recovery, industrial energy supply, and manufacturing that can develop biomethane production at scale. Applicants must be Australian entities with an ABN, own or control a facility, source feedstock within NSW, and demonstrate agreements with suppliers, network operators, and industrial off-takers. Projects must reduce emissions by at least 1,000 tCO2-e annually and achieve minimum 0.1 PJ/year production capacity, with completion by 30 June 2030.

What are the funding levels and co-funding requirements?

The program offers $40 million total with a maximum of $20 million available per project. Applicants must contribute at least 50% of eligible project costs through private investment or other funding sources. This co-funding requirement means projects must demonstrate strong financial commitment and viability beyond grant support. Understanding your project's total eligible costs, securing co-funding commitments, and building a robust investment case are essential before application. We can help model project economics, identify compatible funding streams, and develop investment cases that satisfy both the co-funding threshold and lender or investor requirements.

What eligible project costs can the Renewable Gas Production Program fund?

Eligible costs encompass the full project development and deployment pipeline: biomethane production facilities (anaerobic digestion, gasification, pyrolysis, upgrading technologies); feedstock handling infrastructure (collection, storage, pre-treatment); gas upgrading and purification equipment; biomethane delivery and injection infrastructure (compressors, pipelines, grid connection assets); and final engineering design, procurement, construction and commissioning. Understanding which project components qualify as eligible is critical for cost allocation and co-funding planning. We can assist by conducting feasibility studies, developing detailed cost breakdowns that distinguish eligible from ineligible items, and preparing engineering scopes that support funding applications.

What are the key eligibility and compliance obligations for funded projects?

Core eligibility requires: Australian entity status with ABN; ownership or operational control of a biomethane facility; NSW feedstock sourcing; minimum 0.1 PJ/year supply capacity; confirmed agreements with feedstock suppliers, network operators, and industrial off-takers; participation in GreenPower's Renewable Gas Certification to create Renewable Gas Guarantee of Origin certificates; at least 1,000 tCO2-e annual emissions reduction; and 50% co-funding. Funded projects cannot simultaneously claim ESC or PRC funding under the Safeguard Accelerator Program. Projects must be operational and injecting gas by 30 June 2030. Compliance with these conditions is mandatory; early assessment of your project's fit against each criterion is essential to avoid application rejection or future funding clawback.

How should biomethane production and emissions reduction be demonstrated?

Projects must evidence minimum 0.1 PJ/year biomethane production capacity and 1,000 tCO2-e annual Scope 1 and/or Scope 2 emissions reduction. These outputs require credible baseline data, production forecasts, and emissions accounting aligned with measurement methodologies. The Renewable Gas Guarantee of Origin certification process will establish production verification. Demonstrating both production capacity and emissions reduction credibly—rather than using optimistic estimates—strengthens investment cases and satisfies funder due diligence. We can support baseline modelling, emissions quantification using recognised methodologies, and development of measurement and verification plans that will satisfy certification and compliance requirements.

What is the application timeline and what should applicants prepare?

The Expression of Interest period closed on 24 April 2026; successful EOI applicants are invited to submit full applications, with closure during July 2026 (specific date not yet released). Projects must achieve operational status and gas injection by 30 June 2030, creating a compressed delivery window for design, permitting, construction and commissioning. Applicants should prepare: detailed project briefs describing site, feedstock, production technology and financial assumptions; feasibility studies or engineering assessments confirming technical viability; investment cases quantifying capital, operating costs and revenues; confirmed co-funding commitments; and letters of support from feedstock suppliers, network operators and off-takers. We can facilitate this documentation preparation and ensure applications present investment-ready, technically credible proposals.

How do renewable gas projects connect to broader decarbonisation strategy?

Renewable gas production addresses industrial decarbonisation by displacing fossil gas with biomethane that reduces Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Projects create tradeable Renewable Gas Guarantee of Origin certificates, supporting industrial off-takers' renewable claims and transition pathways. Successful projects contribute to NSW emissions reduction targets and circular economy objectives. From a business perspective, renewable gas projects require long-term feedstock agreements, gas network access, and industrial customer commitments—creating operational and commercial complexity beyond typical energy projects. We can help organisations assess decarbonisation pathways, evaluate renewable gas feasibility against alternatives like electrification or other renewable fuels, and develop transition plans that integrate energy supply decisions with broader sustainability strategy.

What project development support should organisations seek before applying?

Pre-application support should establish technical feasibility, financial viability, and stakeholder alignment. Organisations should commission feasibility studies confirming biomethane production technology selection, feedstock availability and quality, gas network injection feasibility, and off-taker demand certainty. Investment cases must quantify capital costs, operating expenses, production revenue, certificate value, and return metrics under realistic assumptions. Stakeholder engagement—with feedstock suppliers, network operators, and industrial customers—must progress beyond expressions of interest to binding or near-binding agreements demonstrating market reality. We provide comprehensive support across these areas: feasibility assessment, investment case development, stakeholder engagement support, and preparation of funding-ready project documentation that positions applications for competitive assessment and approval.

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