The EA currently have a consultation out on proposed changes to the technically competent managers (TCM) attendance requirements, which will include for AD plants. Questionnaire can be found here https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GS8B2L6 Under Environmental Permitting conditions the Environment Agency require that sites…
The Department for Transport (DfT) have responded to their consultation released back in March: “Amending the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO) to increase carbon savings on land, air and at sea”. The transport sector now represents the UK’s greatest…
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…