In August, the government published its UK Hydrogen Strategy, detailing plans to scale up the production and use of low carbon hydrogen. With a target of installing 5GW production capacity by 2030, hydrogen is set to support the decarbonisation…
The motivated shift to enhance and tighten the circular economy has caused diversification in technologies and attracted substantial investment. The journey to a waste neutral country presents many significant challenges. With challenge comes cost and a requirement for innovation; innovation which…
Advanced Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) was announced as a priority area in the Prime Ministers Ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution. In support of the plan, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) will be…
Following a successful first engagement session around the first two chapters of the Biomass Strategy: Call for Evidence consultation, ADBA will be hosting a second session on Friday 28th May 9.30 - 11.00. The consultation, summarised here, seeks evidence to…
On Thursday 10th June, the research group SIMBIO (Social innovation management for bioplastics) will be hosting an event to discuss the environmental and social challenges of bioplastic packaging throughout its entire supply chain, from production to end-of-life management. SIMBIO is…
Last week BEIS launched a Biomass Feedstock Innovation (BFI) Competition funded by the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio as part of their BFI Programme. The Competition will be awarding funds to support innovations hoping to tackle barriers to large-scale domestic biomass…
ABDA recently responded to HM Treasury’s Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR). Carried out once every three years, the review presents an opportunity for representative bodies to propose new or improved policies capable of delivering the government’s various targets. These policy suggestions…
AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2020 finalists announced The finalists for this year's AD and Biogas Industry Awards have been announced. Run by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the World Biogas Association (WBA), the Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the global anaerobic…
On July 9, the first ever IEA Clean Energy Transitions Summit was attended by 40 Ministers from across the world – including Ministers Kwasi Kwarteng and Alok Sharma from the UK- to discuss how to deliver a sustainable and resilient…
Amidst the covid-19 related measures in the budget a range of net-zero and anaerobic digestion – biomethane – specific measures were outlined. A few of the central points are outlined below. For more information on the Budget please contact the…