Following a consultation to which ADBA submitted its response on 13 January 2026, the Scottish Government published its Circular Economy Strategy in March 2026. The final strategy focuses on tackling waste and pollution by keeping materials in use for as long as possible…
In March 2026, the Government published the Land Use Framework for England. Following the submission of our consultation response on 25 April 2025, here is an analysis on which of our ideas were adopted, what was left out, and what is next for the…
On 17 March 2026, ADBA submitted our response to New Heavy Goods Vehicle Carbon Dioxide Emissions Regulatory Framework for the UK consultation. We focussed on ensuring the regulations do not penalise renewable solutions like biomethane. We argued that the government must change the rules…
ADBA has submitted its response to the government's call for evidence on crop-derived sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Our central message is straightforward: the UK has real, scalable domestic feedstock potential for crop-based SAF — including via biogas-to-SAF pathways — but…
The regulation of sewage sludge spreading in England is long overdue for reform. ADBA has submitted its formal response to Defra's consultation on the future of the Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations 1989, setting out a clear position: the current…
By Dr Gareth Mottram, Policy Lead, ADBA As the trade body for the anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas sector, the Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) has consistently highlighted in its policy work that the UK’s structural exposure to global gas…
On 10 March 2026, we submitted our response to the consultation on Proposed Reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and Other Changes to the Planning System, advocating for a planning system that actively supports the growth of AD sector. We strongly welcome the move toward a…
On 27 February 2026, we submitted our response to the consultation on a Common Biomass Sustainability Framework, highlighting the important role of AD in the UK’s transition to net zero. Our message to the government is clear: while we support robust environmental standards, the unique strengths of the AD sector must be recognised…
ADBA held its 2026 Scottish Conference on 4 March in Edinburgh, which brought together the foremost minds in the biogas sector to discuss the theme ‘AD: Clean Fuel, Circular Farming, Secure Future’. With the event taking place only weeks before…
Opinion: Middle East Crisis - Biogas as a Strategic Solution for Food Affordability During the Gulf Crisis By Jon Hughes, Editor in Chief, ADBA As farmers brace for higher fuel and fertiliser prices arising out of the Iran war, the…