Defra have asked ADBA for feedback on their Waste Regulations 2011 in light of their legal obligation to hold a Post Implementation Review every five years. These are designed to look back at how well objectives of regulations have been met,…
ADBA has engaged with the HSE regarding the GSMR amendment to clarify some interpretation elements. A guidance is being currently drafted and should be published in early summer 2023. Following our blog on the impact for the biomethane industry, we…
The Scottish government recently published its draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, mapping out the future of Scotland’s energy sector with an ambitious suite of actions for the Scottish government, industry, the energy regulator, and also the UK government.…
The Mid-Scheme Review of the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) was launched today (23 March 2023) by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The consultation will run for eight weeks till 18 May. The mid-scheme review seeks…
In our recent meeting with the EA, we had a long talk regarding bio-CO2 from AD plants. In line with the biomethane QP review, we are seeking AD operators', AD developers' and consultant's inputs regarding the following. ADBA will then…
The biomethane industry is happy to see the publication of the The Gas Safety (Management) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, last week. They will come into force on the 6th of April 2023. The GSMR apply to the conveyance of natural gas (methane) through…
As you are likely aware, the Anaerobic Digestate Quality Protocol is being updated. As part of this ADBA is on the Task and Finish Group which has been reviewing the list of permissible waste inputs listed in Appendix B of…
The Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland have opened a consultation on their Circular Economy Strategy for Northern Ireland. ADBA will be responding and we'd like your input. In particular, if you have any ideas on the following, please…
The EA published yesterday an update on the 'SR2021 No 8: on-farm anaerobic digestion facility using farm wastes only, including use of the resultant biogas – installations'. An error has been corrected in the generic risk assessment. Parameter 3…