Biogas Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast (2023-2029)

Biogas Market size was valued at US$ 26.69 Bn. in 2022 and the total revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% through 2023 to 2029, reaching nearly US$ 38.57 Bn.

Biogas Market Overview:

Biogas is a renewable fuel made from the decomposition of organic matter like food scraps and animal manure. It can be used for a wide variety of purposes, including automobile fuel, heating, and power generation. Methane and carbon dioxide makes up the majority of biogas. Small levels of hydrogen sulphide, siloxanes, and moisture may also be present. The proportional amounts of these change based on the type of waste used in the biogas production process.Biogas MarketTo know about the Research Methodology :- Request Free Sample Report

Biogas Market Dynamics:

The global biogas market is being driven by factors such as rising energy demand due to decreasing conventional resources, renewable resource integration with the need for a cost-effective clean source of energy, and government waste management programs. New waste management techniques, depending on the composition and environmental conditions, may present a business opportunity. Furthermore, increased waste management spending is providing further incentives for the development of innovative and high-capacity biogas systems. However, inconsistencies in waste composition and complex facility designs, high costs associated with garbage collection and treatment, and the viability of using biogas as a source of energy are hampering the market growth. Furthermore, MSW's global influence is rapidly increasing. As a result, during the forecast period, the expected increase in MSW generation, combined with the need to reduce GHG emissions, is expected to boost the growth of the global biogas market. The United States is the largest consumer of biogas in North America. During the forecast period, rising demand for the product in applications such as cooking gas, electricity, car fuel, and heat is expected to boost the market growth. High demand for green fuels, strict environmental restrictions, and rising refinery development investments are among the major drivers driving the regional market's growth. Turnover of the Biogas Industry in the European Union from 2022to 2023 (in Million Euros) Biogas Energy Capacity from 2022 to 2024 (Production Capacity in Megawatts)

Biogas Market Segment Analysis:

The Biogas Market is segmented by Raw Material, and Application. Based on the Raw Material, the market is segmented into Organic waste from landfills, Municipal waste water, Commercial organic waste, Agricultural waste, and Energy crops. The municipal waste water segment is expected to grow rapidly at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period 2023-2029. During the forecast period, the increased use of municipal solid waste (MSW) in the production of biogas to minimise landfills and greenhouse emissions is expected to drive the growth of this segment. These are the major key drivers that boost the growth of this segment in the global market during the forecast period 2023-2029.Biogas MarketBased on the Application, the market is segmented into Electricity and heat generation, Natural gas grid feeding, and Transportation fuel. The electricity and heat generation segment is expected to hold the largest market share of xx% by 2029. The growing emphasis on renewable energy, notably in the electric power industry, has boosted the demand for biogas for electricity generation greatly. In the United States, roughly 220 million kWh of energy was created utilising biogas (from 24 cattle and dairy businesses) in 2022, while over 1 billion kWh of power was generated through industrial and sewage wastewater treatment facilities. According to the state Renewable Power Standards, biogas qualifies as a renewable energy fuel for generating electricity in the country (RES).

Biogas Market Regional Insights:

North America dominates the Global Biogas market during the forecast period 2023-2029. North America is expected to hold the largest market shares of xx% by 2029. In all 50 states of the United States (US), there are over 2,200 operational biogas production sites, including 250 anaerobic digesters on farms, 1,269 water resource recovery facilities that use an anaerobic digester, 66 stand-alone food waste digestion systems, and 652 landfill gas projects. The biogas industry in the United States has enormous growth potential, with estimates of 103 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity produced each year and emissions reductions equivalent to removing 117 million passenger vehicles from the road. Europe is expected to grow rapidly at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period 2023-2029. Companies all around Europe are investing money into the research and development of biogas production from existing sources, with the goal of increasing the share of feedstock in the forecast period. These factors are expected to contribute to market growth throughout the region. The market in Italy is influenced by the government's initiatives to reduce carbon emissions. Food waste is produced in the UK by households, hotels, and foodservice, food manufacturing, retail and wholesale industries. The industry could generate 11 TWh of biogas – enough to heat 830,000 households – and lower emissions by 8.8 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, or 2% of the UK's yearly emissions if all of this was handled through anaerobic digestion. The objective of the report is to present a comprehensive analysis of the Global Biogas Market to the stakeholders in the industry. The past and current status of the industry with the forecasted market size and trends are presented in the report with the analysis of complicated data in simple language. The report covers all the aspects of the industry with a dedicated study of key players that include market leaders, followers, and new entrants. PORTER, PESTEL analysis with the potential impact of micro-economic factors of the market have been presented in the report. External as well as internal factors that are supposed to affect the business positively or negatively have been analyzed, which will give a clear futuristic view of the industry to the decision-makers. The reports also help in understanding the Global Biogas Market dynamic, structure by analyzing the market segments and project the Global Biogas Market size. Clear representation of competitive analysis of key players by product, price, financial position, product portfolio, growth strategies, and regional presence in the Global Biogas Market make the report investor’s guide.

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Report Coverage Details
Base Year: 2022 Forecast Period: 2023-2029
Historical Data: 2018 to 2022 Market Size in 2022: US $ 26.69 Bn.
Forecast Period 2023 to 2029 CAGR: 5.4% Market Size in 2029: US $ 38.57 Bn.
Segments Covered: by Feedstock Organic waste from landfills Municipal waste water Commercial organic waste Agricultural waste Energy crops
by Application Electricity and heat generation Natural gas grid feeding Transportation fuel
by End User Residential Commercial Industrial

Biogas Market, by Region

North America (United States, Canada and Mexico) Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Austria and Rest of Europe) Asia Pacific (China, South Korea, Japan, India, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Rest of APAC) Middle East and Africa (South Africa, GCC, Egypt, Nigeria and Rest of ME&A) South America (Brazil, Argentina Rest of South America)

Biogas Market, Key Players:

1. A2A Energia 2. AEB Amsterdam 3. Babcock & Wilcox 4. Veolia 5. Shenzhen Energy 6. Aterro Recycling Pvt. Ltd 7. Scandinavian Biogas Fuels International AB 8. EnviTech Biogas AG 9. L’AIR LIQUIDE S.A. 10.Pressure Technologies Plc 11.Cryostar SAS 12.Vanzetti Engineering S.r.l. 13.Himark Biogas Inc. 14.DMT Environmental Technology 15.MT-Energie GmbH 16.ACRONA GROUP 17.Xebec Adsorption Inc. Frequently Asked Questions: 1] What segments are covered in Global Biogas Market report? Ans. The segments covered in Global Biogas Market report are based on Raw Material, and Application. 2] Which region is expected to hold the highest share in the Global Biogas Market? Ans. North America is expected to hold the highest share in the Global Biogas Market. 3] Who are the top key players in the Global Biogas Market? Ans. A2A Energia, AEB Amsterdam, Babcock & Wilcox, Veolia, and Shenzhen Energy are the top key players in the Global Biogas Market. 4] Which segment holds the largest market share in the Global Biogas market by 2029? Ans. Electricity and heat generation segment holds the largest market share in the Global Biogas market by 2029. 5] What is the market size of the Global Biogas market by 2029? Ans. The market size of the Global Biogas market is US $ 38.57 Bn. by 2029. 6] What was the market size of the Global Biogas market in 2022? Ans. The market size of the Global Biogas market was worth US $ 26.69 Bn. in 2022.
1. Biogas Market: Research Methodology 2. Biogas Market Introduction 2.1. Study Assumption and Market Definition 2.2. Scope of the Study 2.3. Executive Summary 3. Biogas Market: Dynamics 3.1. Biogas Market Trends by Region 3.1.1. North America Biogas Market Trends 3.1.2. Europe Biogas Market Trends 3.1.3. Asia Pacific Biogas Market Trends 3.1.4. Middle East and Africa Biogas Market Trends 3.1.5. South America Biogas Market Trends 3.2. Biogas Market Dynamics by Region 3.2.1. North America 3.2.1.1. North America Biogas Market Drivers 3.2.1.2. North America Biogas Market Restraints 3.2.1.3. North America Biogas Market Opportunities 3.2.1.4. North America Biogas Market Challenges 3.2.2. Europe 3.2.2.1. Europe Biogas Market Drivers 3.2.2.2. Europe Biogas Market Restraints 3.2.2.3. Europe Biogas Market Opportunities 3.2.2.4. Europe Biogas Market Challenges 3.2.3. Asia Pacific 3.2.3.1. Asia Pacific Biogas Market Drivers 3.2.3.2. Asia Pacific Biogas Market Restraints 3.2.3.3. Asia Pacific Biogas Market Opportunities 3.2.3.4. Asia Pacific Biogas Market Challenges 3.2.4. Middle East and Africa 3.2.4.1. Middle East and Africa Biogas Market Drivers 3.2.4.2. Middle East and Africa Biogas Market Restraints 3.2.4.3. Middle East and Africa Biogas Market Opportunities 3.2.4.4. Middle East and Africa Biogas Market Challenges 3.2.5. South America 3.2.5.1. South America Biogas Market Drivers 3.2.5.2. South America Biogas Market Restraints 3.2.5.3. South America Biogas Market Opportunities 3.2.5.4. South America Biogas Market Challenges 3.3. PORTER’s Five Forces Analysis 3.4. PESTLE Analysis 3.5. Technology Landscape 3.5.1. Innovation and Emerging Technologies 3.6. Regulatory Landscape by Region 3.6.1. North America 3.6.2. Europe 3.6.3. Asia Pacific 3.6.4. Middle East and Africa 3.6.5. South America 3.7. Key Opinion Leader Analysis For Biogas Market 3.8. Analysis of Government Schemes and Initiatives For Biogas Market 3.9. The Global Pandemic Impact on Biogas Market 4. Biogas Market: Global Market Size and Forecast by Segmentation (by Value in USD Million) (2022-2029) 4.1. Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 4.1.1. Organic waste from landfills 4.1.2. Municipal waste water 4.1.3. Commercial organic waste 4.1.4. Agricultural waste 4.1.5. Energy crops 4.2. Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 4.2.1. Electricity and heat generation 4.2.2. Natural gas grid feeding 4.2.3. Transportation fuel 4.3. Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 4.3.1. Residential 4.3.2. Commercial 4.3.3. Industrial 4.4. Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Region (2022-2029) 4.4.1. North America 4.4.2. Europe 4.4.3. Asia Pacific 4.4.4. Middle East and Africa 4.4.5. South America 5. North America Biogas Market Size and Forecast by Segmentation (by Value in USD Million) (2022-2029) 5.1. North America Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 5.1.1. Organic waste from landfills 5.1.2. Municipal waste water 5.1.3. Commercial organic waste 5.1.4. Agricultural waste 5.1.5. Energy crops 5.2. North America Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 5.2.1. Electricity and heat generation 5.2.2. Natural gas grid feeding 5.2.3. Transportation fuel 5.3. North America Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 5.3.1. Residential 5.3.2. Commercial 5.3.3. Industrial 5.4. North America Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2022-2029) 5.4.1. United States 5.4.1.1. United States Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 5.4.1.1.1. Organic waste from landfills 5.4.1.1.2. Municipal waste water 5.4.1.1.3. Commercial organic waste 5.4.1.1.4. Agricultural waste 5.4.1.1.5. Energy crops 5.4.1.2. United States Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 5.4.1.2.1. Electricity and heat generation 5.4.1.2.2. Natural gas grid feeding 5.4.1.2.3. Transportation fuel 5.4.1.3. United States Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 5.4.1.3.1. Residential 5.4.1.3.2. Commercial 5.4.1.3.3. Industrial 5.4.2. Canada 5.4.2.1. Canada Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 5.4.2.1.1. Organic waste from landfills 5.4.2.1.2. Municipal waste water 5.4.2.1.3. Commercial organic waste 5.4.2.1.4. Agricultural waste 5.4.2.1.5. Energy crops 5.4.2.2. Canada Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 5.4.2.2.1. Electricity and heat generation 5.4.2.2.2. Natural gas grid feeding 5.4.2.2.3. Transportation fuel 5.4.2.3. Canada Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 5.4.2.3.1. Residential 5.4.2.3.2. Commercial 5.4.2.3.3. Industrial 5.4.3. Mexico 5.4.3.1. Mexico Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 5.4.3.1.1. Organic waste from landfills 5.4.3.1.2. Municipal waste water 5.4.3.1.3. Commercial organic waste 5.4.3.1.4. Agricultural waste 5.4.3.1.5. Energy crops 5.4.3.2. Mexico Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 5.4.3.2.1. Electricity and heat generation 5.4.3.2.2. Natural gas grid feeding 5.4.3.2.3. Transportation fuel 5.4.3.3. Mexico Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 5.4.3.3.1. Residential 5.4.3.3.2. Commercial 5.4.3.3.3. Industrial 6. Europe Biogas Market Size and Forecast by Segmentation (by Value in USD Million) (2022-2029) 6.1. Europe Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 6.2. Europe Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.3. Europe Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 6.4. Europe Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2022-2029) 6.4.1. United Kingdom 6.4.1.1. United Kingdom Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 6.4.1.2. United Kingdom Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.4.1.3. United Kingdom Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 6.4.2. France 6.4.2.1. France Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 6.4.2.2. France Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.4.2.3. France Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 6.4.3. Germany 6.4.3.1. Germany Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 6.4.3.2. Germany Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.4.3.3. Germany Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 6.4.4. Italy 6.4.4.1. Italy Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 6.4.4.2. Italy Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.4.4.3. Italy Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 6.4.5. Spain 6.4.5.1. Spain Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 6.4.5.2. Spain Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.4.5.3. Spain Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 6.4.6. Sweden 6.4.6.1. Sweden Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 6.4.6.2. Sweden Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.4.6.3. Sweden Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 6.4.7. Austria 6.4.7.1. Austria Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 6.4.7.2. Austria Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.4.7.3. Austria Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 6.4.8. Rest of Europe 6.4.8.1. Rest of Europe Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 6.4.8.2. Rest of Europe Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 6.4.8.3. Rest of Europe Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 7. Asia Pacific Biogas Market Size and Forecast by Segmentation Side (by Value in USD Million) (2022-2029) 7.1. Asia Pacific Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 7.2. Asia Pacific Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 7.3. Asia Pacific Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 7.4. Asia Pacific Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2022-2029) 7.4.1. China 7.4.1.1. China Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 7.4.1.2. China Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 7.4.1.3. China Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 7.4.2. S Korea 7.4.2.1. S Korea Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 7.4.2.2. S Korea Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 7.4.2.3. S Korea Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 7.4.3. Japan 7.4.3.1. Japan Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 7.4.3.2. Japan Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 7.4.3.3. Japan Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 7.4.4. India 7.4.4.1. India Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 7.4.4.2. India Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 7.4.4.3. India Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 7.4.5. Australia 7.4.5.1. Australia Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 7.4.5.2. Australia Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 7.4.5.3. Australia Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 7.4.6. Indonesia 7.4.6.1. Indonesia Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 7.4.6.2. Indonesia Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 7.4.6.3. Indonesia Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 7.4.7. Malaysia 7.4.7.1. Malaysia Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 7.4.7.2. Malaysia Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 7.4.7.3. Malaysia Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 7.4.8. Vietnam 7.4.8.1. Vietnam Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 7.4.8.2. Vietnam Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 7.4.8.3. Vietnam Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 7.4.9. Taiwan 7.4.9.1. Taiwan Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 7.4.9.2. Taiwan Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 7.4.9.3. Taiwan Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 7.4.10. Rest of Asia Pacific 7.4.10.1. Rest of Asia Pacific Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 7.4.10.2. Rest of Asia Pacific Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 7.4.10.3. Rest of Asia Pacific Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 8. Middle East and Africa Biogas Market Size and Forecast by Segmentation (by Value in USD Million) (2022-2029 8.1. Middle East and Africa Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 8.2. Middle East and Africa Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 8.3. Middle East and Africa Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 8.4. Middle East and Africa Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2022-2029) 8.4.1. South Africa 8.4.1.1. South Africa Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 8.4.1.2. South Africa Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 8.4.1.3. South Africa Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 8.4.2. GCC 8.4.2.1. GCC Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 8.4.2.2. GCC Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 8.4.2.3. GCC Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 8.4.3. Nigeria 8.4.3.1. Nigeria Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 8.4.3.2. Nigeria Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 8.4.3.3. Nigeria Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 8.4.4. Rest of ME&A 8.4.4.1. Rest of ME&A Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 8.4.4.2. Rest of ME&A Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 8.4.4.3. Rest of ME&A Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 9. South America Biogas Market Size and Forecast by Segmentation (by Value in USD Million) (2022-2029 9.1. South America Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 9.2. South America Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 9.3. South America Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 9.4. South America Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2022-2029) 9.4.1. Brazil 9.4.1.1. Brazil Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 9.4.1.2. Brazil Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 9.4.1.3. Brazil Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 9.4.2. Argentina 9.4.2.1. Argentina Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 9.4.2.2. Argentina Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 9.4.2.3. Argentina Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 9.4.3. Rest Of South America 9.4.3.1. Rest Of South America Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Feedstock (2022-2029) 9.4.3.2. Rest Of South America Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2022-2029) 9.4.3.3. Rest Of South America Biogas Market Size and Forecast, by End User (2022-2029) 10. Global Biogas Market: Competitive Landscape 10.1. MMR Competition Matrix 10.2. Competitive Landscape 10.3. Key Players Benchmarking 10.3.1. Company Name 10.3.2. Service Segment 10.3.3. End-user Segment 10.3.4. Revenue (2022) 10.3.5. Company Locations 10.4. Leading Biogas Market Companies, by Market Capitalization 10.5. Market Structure 10.5.1. Market Leaders 10.5.2. Market Followers 10.5.3. Emerging Players 10.6. Mergers and Acquisitions Details 11. Company Profile: Key Players 11.1. A2A Energia 11.1.1. Company Overview 11.1.2. Business Portfolio 11.1.3. Financial Overview 11.1.4. SWOT Analysis 11.1.5. Strategic Analysis 11.1.6. Recent Developments 11.2. AEB Amsterdam 11.3. Babcock & Wilcox 11.4. Veolia 11.5. Shenzhen Energy 11.6. Aterro Recycling Pvt. Ltd 11.7. Scandinavian Biogas Fuels International AB 11.8. EnviTech Biogas AG 11.9. L’AIR LIQUIDE S.A. 11.10. Pressure Technologies Plc 11.11. Cryostar SAS 11.12. Vanzetti Engineering S.r.l. 11.13. Himark Biogas Inc. 11.14. DMT Environmental Technology 11.15. MT-Energie GmbH 11.16. ACRONA GROUP 11.17. Xebec Adsorption Inc. 12. Key Findings 13. Industry Recommendations 14. Terms and Glossary
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