microbially-induced methanogenesis

Microbially-induced methanogenesis is a natural process where specific microorganisms break down organic materials in environments like wetlands, landfills, and sediments. These microbes, called methanogens, convert waste substances such as dead plants, animal remains, or organic waste into methane gas—a process occurring in oxygen-free (anaerobic) conditions. This methane can then be released into the atmosphere or captured for use as energy. Essentially, it's nature’s way of transforming complex organic matter into methane through a biological process involving specialized microbes.