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PRESS RELEASE: Shortlist announced for global biogas awards

Date: 31st May 2019
Embargo: Immediate

Shortlist announced for global biogas awards

  • Awards Ceremony will recognise innovation and excellence in all aspects of anaerobic digestion and biogas in the UK and abroad.
  • Winners to be announced at black-tie ceremony on 3rd July in Birmingham.
  • Awards ceremony falls on first night of global AD expo

 

The UK and global AD industry has announced its shortlist of nominees for the AD & Biogas Industry Awards Ceremony 2019, taking place on the 3rd July in Birmingham, UK.

Biogas (or ‘green gas’) is produced through anaerobic digestion (AD), a natural process that coverts organic wastes and purpose-grown crops into renewable heat and power, clean transport fuel, and nutrient-rich digestate biofertiliser.

Globally, anaerobic digestion and biogas have the potential to reduce global emissions by over 10%, give a £1 trillion boost to the green economy, and make a significant contribution to nine of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals through delivering benefits such as waste management, improved air quality, and restoring degraded soils.

The awards shortlist includes anaerobic digestion and biogas projects from India, Norway, Greece, Germany, Italy, Thailand, Japan, as well as entries from across the UK. This year’s ceremony will see the presentation of twelve different awards, including awards for AD Hero of  the Year, Best Biogas Plant and Most Circular City Award.

The black-tie awards ceremony will take place on the first night of UK AD & World Biogas Expo 2019, the world’s most exciting dedicated global biogas expo, which takes place on the 3rd and 4th July at the NEC in Birmingham.

The expo and awards ceremony are being jointly organised by the Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the World Biogas Association (WBA).  Charlotte Morton, Chief Executive of ADBA, said:

“The quality of the shortlisted entries at this year’s AD & Biogas Industry Awards shows the vibrant and world-beating nature of the anaerobic digestion and biogas sector. We can contribute to a huge range of climate priorities, and help to grow the green economy both here and abroad, as demonstrated by the large number of exciting international entries. The awards are always a highlight of the UK AD & World Biogas Expo, and I am looking forward to another night of recognition for our biogas pioneers in 2019.”

David Newman, President of the WBA, said:

“It is fantastic to see examples of biogas innovation from around the world at this year’s AD & Biogas Industry Awards Ceremony. The night will highlight those who are making exciting contributions to the growth of biogas globally, and I am keen to see who clinches the international prizes this year – it promises to be another rewarding evening.”  

ENDS 

Notes for editors 

Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) website: www.adbioresources.org 

ADBA is the trade association for the anaerobic digestion (AD) industry in the UK and companies and organisations working on novel technologies and processes that compliment the anaerobic digestion process and products. With our members we promote the economic and environmental benefits of AD in the UK.

We represent organisations from many sectors including: AD operators, AD developers, AD equipment providers, water companies, farmers, food & drink retailers, waste companies, universities and more.

 

Contact details 

Cheryl Murdoch, Deputy Events Manager, ADBA 

T: 020 3176 5440      E: cheryl.murdoch@adbioresources.org 

Website: www.adbioresources.org 

Twitter: @adbioresources 

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