R&D and global news update from International Energy Agency Task 37
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has a Tash set up to support the global development of AD. It has published a range of peer-reviewed technical brochures to support industry. In addition the UK representative on the task often passes us…
PRESS RELEASE: Granville Ecopark becomes first UK AD plant certified under new performance scheme
MEMBER’S PRESS RELEASE: ADCS will revolutionise the industry, comments CooperOstlund
Last month, the Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) launched its pioneering AD Certification Scheme (ADCS) – a forward-thinking initiative that aims to drive operational best practice across the co- and tri-generation industries. Duncan McPherson, finance director at CooperOstlund, believes…
New paper published on inhibition of thermochemical treatment on biological hydrogen
A new peer review journal paper from MaREI Bioenergy has been published entitled: 'Inhibition of thermochemical treatment on biological hydrogen and methane co-production from algae-derived glucose/glycine'. https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1WMVkin8VOZ4n The paper assessed the total energy conversion efficiency (ECE) of 71.1% through fermentation…
Free AD Network events
The AD Network is holding two upcoming events that may be of interest to ADBA members. Both are free of charge to members of the AD Network, free membership for which is available at www.anaerobicdigestionnet.com. “Integration of Chemical, Biochemical and Thermal…
MEMBER’S PRESS RELEASE: Silicone and siloxane use in food preparations
The redirection of food waste streams from landfill to recovery of energy in Combined Heat and Power plant (CHP) is beneficial in that there is less ground pollution from leachate in landfills and at the same time, non-fossil fuel energy…
What might AD look like in 2050?
A few weeks ago I attended a workshop on the water-energy-food nexus in 2050, organised by the Stepping Up project. The workshop examined what the UK might look like by the middle of the 21st century, with a focus on…
PRESS RELEASE: Lord Deben – anaerobic digestion central to policy goals
Deben is Chair of Committee on Climate Change and former Environment Secretary Deben was speaking at ADBA National Conference 2017 Said “AD’s story needs to be told much more widely” Former Environment Secretary and current Committee on Climate Change Chair…
PRESS RELEASE: ADBA launches pioneering AD Certification Scheme at annual conference
Scheme will support AD industry in improving plant performance Scheme is most comprehensive of its type ADBA National Conference 2017 took place yesterday in Westminster UK trade body the Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) yesterday launched its pioneering AD Certification Scheme at the ADBA National Conference 2017 in London. The voluntary,…