Is methane a biomass fuel?

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Biomass fuel:
It is a fuel that derives energy from carbon-based matter.
The most common biomass used for energy production is wood, plant-based, and animal-based materials.
Methane is produced from biomass by gasification.
Biomass fuel can contain about 60 to 65 percent of methane.
Therefore, methane is a biomass fuel.

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