prEN 16723

Biomethane and other renewable and low-carbon methane rich gases - Specifications for injection in the natural gas network and for mixtures with natural gas as automotive fuel prEN 16723

Publication date:   Jul 23, 2026

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40.20   DIS ballot initiated: 12 weeks   Jul 23, 2026

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CEN/TC 408 Natural gas and biomethane for use in transport and biomethane for injection in the natural gas grid

European Norm

27.190   Biological sources and alternative sources of energy

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This document specifies for
- renewable and low-carbon methane rich gases for injection in the gas network
- natural gas, renewable and low-carbon methane rich gases and mixtures thereof as fuel for engines
This documents also specifies necessary related methods for sampling, analysis, and testing.
This document applies to the previously mentioned gases irrespective of the storage state (compressed or liquefied). To check compliance with some requirements set by the standard, LNG or liquefied biomethane should be re-gasified prior to testing.

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