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…
Department for the Economy Strategy for a Circular Economy in Northern Ireland On the 20th of March 2023, ADBA submitted their response to the Department for the Economy’s consultation on the Circular Economy Strategy for Northern Ireland. The Strategy outlined…
On 15th March 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Spring Budget 2023, which he deemed his "Budget for Growth". His speech to parliament reflected on the importance of renewables in enhancing energy security, though focussed predominately on the expansion of…
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 UK government’s Public Accounts Committee recently launched a call for evidence into the government's pathway to achieve decarbonisation of the power sector while ensuring energy security and affordability for consumers. ADBA responded to the survey highlighting the importance of…
As you are likely aware, the Anaerobic Digestate Quality Protocol is being updated. As part of this ADBA is on the Task and Finish Group which has been reviewing the list of permissible waste inputs listed in Appendix B of…
The Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland have opened a consultation on their Circular Economy Strategy for Northern Ireland. ADBA will be responding and we'd like your input. In particular, if you have any ideas on the following, please…
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…
The Scottish government recently published its draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, mapping out the future of Scotland’s energy sector with an ambitious suite of actions for the Scottish government, industry, the energy regulator, and also the UK government…
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…