Opinion piece: ADBA Scottish Conference looks ahead to the Elections By Cameron Ball, External Affairs Lead, ADBA On 7 May 2026, Scotland will head to the polls in what is widely expected to be one of the most consequential elections…
As the UK navigates the transition to a decarbonised energy system, the question of gas security has never been more important. In our response to the Government’s Gas System in Transition: Security of Supply consultation, which closed yesterday, 18 February,…
On 10 February 2026, we submitted our response to the government's Exploring the Role of Alternative Clean Heating Solutions consultation, urging policymakers to place AD and local bioresources at the heart of the UK's decarbonisation strategy. Although biomethane fell outside the official scope of this consultation,…
On 27 January 2026, ADBA represented the AD industry at the Scottish Household Waste Recycling Code of Practice Workshop in Edinburgh, which brought together representatives from local authorities, recyclers, and sector organisations. The purpose of the workshop, organised by the…
On 27 January 2026, ADBA submitted our official response to the DESNZ’s Changes to Energy Infrastructure Planning Application Fees consultation. We firmly argued that Section 35 applications for renewable gas facilities must be exempt from charges. Because the government forces biomethane developers…
Following our submission to the consultation on 9 April 2025, the UK ETS Authority has now published its response, confirming that the scheme will extend into a second phase starting in 2031. This is a decision ADBA supported to ensure long-term visibility…
ADBA has submitted its response to the Scottish Government’s Draft Circular Economy Strategy on 13 January 2026. We emphasised that a truly circular economy must look beyond technical materials to biological cycles where "nature positive" is interpreted as regenerative action that actively restores…
AD benefits highlighted in Scottish Parliament debate On 6 January 2026, the Scottish Parliament held a debate on the critical role of anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas in the nation’s journey to net zero. During a Members’ Business Debate, MSPs…
Aligning ambition, evidence, and delivery: insights from the ADBA National Conference 2025 Held on 10 December at One Great George Street in London, ADBA’s National Conference 2025 brought together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, operators, and supply chain partners under the…
Budget Day Reflections: What the Announcements Mean for the UK’s AD and Biogas Sector by Cameron Ball, External Affairs Lead, Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) Yesterday’s Budget landed at a crucial moment for the UK’s transition to Net Zero…