Question

Percentage of methane present in biogas is

• A. 75%
• B. 60%
• C. 50%
• D. 43 - 45%

Answer 1

The correct option is B 60%

Biogas refers to a mixture of different gases produced by the breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. Biogas can be produced from raw materials such as agricultural waste, manure, municipal waste, plant material, sewage, green waste or food waste. Biogas is a renewable energy source. In biogas approximately 60% of methane is present.

So, the correct answer is '60%'