On the beginning of april, some experts in biomethane project development met with National Gas, the owner and operator of the UK’s gas network for a roundtable discussion. Discussions explored issues around connecting AD plants to the National Transmission…
ADBA has engaged with the HSE regarding the GSMR amendment to clarify some interpretation elements. A guidance is being currently drafted and should be published in early summer 2023. Following our blog on the impact for the biomethane industry, we…
In our recent meeting with the EA, we had a long talk regarding bio-CO2 from AD plants. In line with the biomethane QP review, we are seeking AD operators', AD developers' and consultant's inputs regarding the following. ADBA will then…
I am, on the behalf of ADBA, member of the following technical committees within the British Standards Institution: TC408 “Natural gas and biomethane for use in transport and biomethane for injection in the natural gas grid” TC255 “Biogas” with the…
The biomethane industry is happy to see the publication of the The Gas Safety (Management) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, last week. They will come into force on the 6th of April 2023. The GSMR apply to the conveyance of natural gas (methane) through…
The EA published yesterday an update on the 'SR2021 No 8: on-farm anaerobic digestion facility using farm wastes only, including use of the resultant biogas – installations'. An error has been corrected in the generic risk assessment. Parameter 3…
Bio-CO2 from AD plants can be captured and sold to the industry. So far, many AD plants are selling their biogenic CO2 to different industries, including food and beverage. RPS255 gives some guidance in England to capture, store, treat and/or…
Innovate UK will open a competition on the 27th of february to accelerate the innovations needed to create new or improved clean energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia or the Indo-Pacific regions. The proposal must focus on: improving energy…
The Animal and Plant Health Agency is working on a study of the effect of livestock industry biosecurity and hygiene measures on the occurrence and control of antimicrobial resistance. In order to develop the study, the APHA is looking for…
On monday 18th the ADBA had her quarterly meeting with the Health and Safety Executive. Feedback from HSE visits They confirmed that the AD plants visits are going on until the end of March. A new set of 25…
