Today, the Department for Transport (DfT) published their long-awaited Transport Decarbonisation Plan (TDP). Originally due for release in Spring, this plan sets out the government’s roadmap to tackle emissions across the entire transport sector. This plan should therefore cover all…
Today, Ofgem have opened their consultation seeking industry feedback on the Green Gas Support Scheme’s (GGSS) administration – see here. Closing in six weeks – 13th August – this is a critical opportunity to comment on Ofgem’s proposed administration on…
This week, Ofgem launched a consultation seeking industry feedback on the proposal to add a new, independent audit requirement to all biomethane producers claiming RHI – see here. This external audit would seek to verify that consignments of biomethane are…
Last week ADBA attended the Biowaste Regulatory Forum where the EA, Defra and industry trade bodies provide updates on biowaste topics and regulation. Key updates from this quarter’s forum include: Covid and remote auditing – Following discussions between the devolved…
We are writing to let you know that we have recently met with representatives from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to discuss a number of activities they are planning in relation to anaerobic digestion (AD) plants in the…
This letter is addressed to suppliers of products and services to the AD industry as well as local authorities, universities and research bodies. Here at ADBA – the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association – we'll be checking-in with you…
This letter is addressed to AD plant operators, developers, financiers and banks. Here at ADBA – the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association – we'll be checking-in with you over the coming weeks to ensure you are getting the most…
ADBA, CIWM, ESA and the REA recently submitted confirmation to the Environment Agency (EA) that industry will be supporting the revision of the Compost and Anaerobic Digestate Quality Protocols (QPs). The EA have confirmed that following industry commitment to provide…
This week ADBA was asked to present to BEIS an overview of the ADCS best practice scheme, Green Gas Trading and market overview to support BEIS in their policy work for GGSS and future support schemes for the biomethane sector…
When considering standards for AD operations there are two key recognized options that a site could be accredited to: The International Organization of Standardization (ISO) (45001, 9001 and 14001) and the Anaerobic Digestion Certification Scheme (ADCS). But how do they…
