We the anaerobic digestion and biogas industry have serious potential to help deliver against the UK’s targets for green infrastructure growth, energy and food security, climate smart farming, greenhouse gas mitigation and air quality. Capable of delivering over 10% of…
ADBA MEMBER PRESS RELEASE Working in conjunction with bioeconomy consultants, NNFCC, the National Skills Academy Process Industries has launched a one-day training module aimed at the UK’s growing anaerobic digestion (AD) industry. The course is the first in a series…
The European Biogas Association has sent the following message to members on proposals from the European Commission which aim to minimise the effect of indirect land use change from biofuels:As expected, the European Commission published today its proposal to minimise…
We hope since our last update you have had a chance to explore our new website, the members’ area and updated your online directory listing. Did you know you can now post comments on our press releases and events, contact…
Energy generation from AD has increased by just under a third, according to quarterly figures published recently by DECC. AD generated 69 GWh in the second quarter of 2012, up 30% from the same period in the previous year. The…
Influential MP Alan Whitehead today urged the government to provide consistent subsidy support to ensure the UK meets its 2020 renewables target. Whitehead, Chair of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group, said that:...plans may start to suffer ...should we have…
DECC has opened a competition for a share of £2million aimed at innovation in bioenergy on wetlands. The government’s 2012 bioenergy strategy suggested sustainably sourced bioenergy could contribute around 8-11% to the UK’s total primary energy demand by 2020. This…
We have received information of another scam that is currently affecting exhibitors of our trade show UK AD & Biogas. Expo Guide, who have been referred to the authorities previously, have once again posted a letter using our name and…
As part of the development of Electricity Market Reform, National Grid has launched a call for evidence to inform the first EMR delivery plan. National Grid is seeking evidence to inform the development of strike prices under the Contracts for…
Replicating sustainability criteria proposed by DECC last month, the Scottish Government is consulting on implementing sustainability criteria under the RO from October 2013 until April 2020. In common with the rest of the UK, the consultation proposes that plants over…