With the Green Gas Support Scheme's (GGSS) mid-scheme review just around the corner, the government is considering multiple changes to address the issues that are affecting the deployment of new AD plants under the scheme. Among the issues, one of…
On the 30th of November 2022, the policy team attended the final GGSS forum of 2022. The Ofgem team provided updates on the GGSS, including the number of applications and tariff grants granted so far. A few applications had been…
On Tuesday the 29th of November, I contributed to a workshop held by CIWEM on developing a National Bioresources Strategy. Assisted by Atkins, CIWEM are aiming to provide a long-term route map for the bioresources sector to 2050. The two…
Government have confirmed plans to revaluate business rates in a move that could see rises of up to 30% for anaerobic digestion operators from 2023. Recent analysis by Handel Consultants suggests that the revaluation of business rates could lead to…
Due to extreme increases in energy prices, artificial fertiliser production has become economically unviable. Currently all mineral fertilizer production in the UK is suspended. CF Fertilisers UK announced that they will temporarily halt ammonia production at Billingham, instead importing ammonia…
Humans generate around 105 billion tonnes of organic waste annually, directly and indirectly. According to the world bank, 33% of the annual waste generated is not managed in an environmentally safe manner. Zooming in on the UK, our estimates show…
Among the numerous fiscal measures proposed in the Chancellor's autumn Statement on Thursday were some key interventions targeting the skyrocketing gas prices and the subsequent impact on the economy. For the energy sector, an extension of the Energy Profits Levy,…
We live in an age of crises. Be that the energy crisis, the looming climate crisis, the fertiliser crisis, the food security crisis, and the repeated CO2 crises- it is evident that in the UK at least, we are ever…
4 Optimised Energy put on a webinar last week on “Hedging your Bets on Green Gas.” In case you missed it, you can watch the video recording for insight on risk management, biomethane assets, wholesale markets, corporate demand, RGGOs, hydrogen and navigating…
In the lead-up to the ADBA National Conference, ADBA's team of analysts examine the Green Gas Support Scheme and its impact on the AD and bioresources industry... (source: ADBA Policy Report October 2022) The Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS)…
