Desafios logísticos na cadeia de suprimentos do biogás: uma análise dos fatores críticos e das oportunidades para um futuro sustentável

Abstract

The growing demand for renewable energy sources and the need for a sustainable energy transition make biogas a relevant alternative. Produced through the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter, biogas can be converted into electricity or purified into biomethane. However, its supply chain faces significant logistical challenges, such as high transportation costs, storage difficulties, and a lack of adequate infrastructure. This study aims to identify and analyze the main challenges and opportunities in the biogas supply chain, based on a systematic literature review of articles indexed in the Scopus database. A total of 41 articles were selected and classified according to criteria such as focus, supply chain stage, impact, number of companies and links analyzed, methodology, and country of study. The results indicate that most studies focus on the benefits of biogas, with less emphasis on its challenges—particularly in the distribution stage and social impacts. The analysis also revealed gaps in the literature that may guide future research, contributing to the strengthening of logistics and sustainability in the biogas supply chain.