The Environment Agency (EA) published its Methane Action Plan for 2024-2026 for England on 10th April 2024, outlining steps to reduce methane emissions across sectors it regulates in England. As a major contributor to climate change and global warming, curbing…
The UK anaerobic digestion industry is navigating a rapidly evolving landscape, shaped by pivotal policy developments and dynamic market forces. The latest market and policy update report from ADBA, published on 23rd April, offers vital insights into the sector's trajectory…
ADBA's Spring Members Meeting on 23rd April 2024 brought together nearly 100 attendees from across the UK anaerobic digestion industry. The packed agenda provided crucial updates from government officials, market insights, and technical guidance. Several key takeaways emerged: Policy Progress…
On 29 April 2024, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published the call for evidence on the 2024 Annual Tariff Review for the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS). This call for evidence will run for 4 weeks…
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Following the Cassington AD plant lightning strike incident last October, ADBA has issued guidance notes to ensure AD operators protect their plants from this kind of incident and how to best comply with lightning strike protection. Click to expand to…
On 15 March 2024, ADBA submitted its formal response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the draft Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030, published on 18 January. In the comprehensive response, ADBA argued that the anaerobic digestion (AD)…
ADBA policy team met with officials from DESNZ and Ofgem in the past couple of weeks to share information and raise members' concerns. These meetings not only provided valuable insights into existing support schemes and upcoming consultations but also facilitated…
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) published its 2023 progress report for Scotland on 20th March 2024, assessing Scotland's lack of progress in reducing emissions and meeting its ambitious climate targets. Scotland missed its annual emissions reduction target in 2021, making…
On 20th March 2024, the Scottish Government published a major new consultation on the Draft Bioenergy Policy Statement. This lays out proposed policies and priorities for the use of bioenergy resources in Scotland through 2045 as part of achieving their…