This paper provides an overview of the development and perspectives of biogas in the European Union (EU) and its use for electricity, heat, and transport. Biogas production has increased significantly in the EU, reaching 18 billion cubic meters (654 PJ) in 2015, with the EU being the world leader in biogas electricity production. The EU produced 127 terajoules (TJ) of heat and 61 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity from biogas in 2015, with about 50% of total biogas consumption used for heat generation. Europe is also a leading producer of biomethane, used as a vehicle fuel or injected into the natural gas grid. In 2015, Europe had 459 plants producing 1.2 billion cubic meters (1.23 billion cubic meters equivalent) of biomethane, with 340 plants feeding into the gas grid. The paper discusses the global and EU bioenergy markets, biogas production trends, and the contribution of biogas to renewable energy generation and climate targets. It highlights the potential for further development and the importance of biogas in achieving energy and climate goals.This paper provides an overview of the development and perspectives of biogas in the European Union (EU) and its use for electricity, heat, and transport. Biogas production has increased significantly in the EU, reaching 18 billion cubic meters (654 PJ) in 2015, with the EU being the world leader in biogas electricity production. The EU produced 127 terajoules (TJ) of heat and 61 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity from biogas in 2015, with about 50% of total biogas consumption used for heat generation. Europe is also a leading producer of biomethane, used as a vehicle fuel or injected into the natural gas grid. In 2015, Europe had 459 plants producing 1.2 billion cubic meters (1.23 billion cubic meters equivalent) of biomethane, with 340 plants feeding into the gas grid. The paper discusses the global and EU bioenergy markets, biogas production trends, and the contribution of biogas to renewable energy generation and climate targets. It highlights the potential for further development and the importance of biogas in achieving energy and climate goals.