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Manure: The Untapped Biomethane Goldmine for Homes

12/18/2025

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  • Dairy farmer Richard Clothier says cow manure is "nature's crude oil" and could yield biomethane to heat homes, with the Green Gas Taskforce projecting 10–15 million by 2050.
  • Currently, about 1 million homes in Britain use biomethane.
  • Biogas sustainability is questioned because it may not fully replace fossil fuels, while only 2.5% of 90 million tonnes of slurry is used in anaerobic digestion.