On 20th March 2024, the Scottish Government published a major new consultation on the Draft Bioenergy Policy Statement. This lays out proposed policies and priorities for the use of bioenergy resources in Scotland through 2045 as part of achieving their…
Future Framework for Biomethane – Briefing Note On 29th February, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) launched a much-awaited call for evidence on the Future Policy Framework for Biomethane Production. This call for evidence seeks feedback from…
According to the recent announcement from the Climate Change Committee (CCC), the UK has met the Third Carbon Budget (2018 to 2022) with a surplus of 391 MtCO2e, which is mainly assisted by the “economy-shrinking effects of the pandemic”. Despite…
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) announced the much-awaited Call for Evidence on Future Policy framework for Biomethane Production on Thursday, 29th February. This consultation aims to gather industry evidence to support the development of a future…
The Scottish Government has recently launched an important consultation on its Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030. This route map sets out the strategic direction for implementing a comprehensive vision of Scotland's circular economy from now until 2030…
Last year, renewable energy practice Handel Rating Consultancy, supported by their clients and ADBA, launched a class action lawsuit against the HMRC’s Valuation Office Agency, challenging the high level of rates levied on AD (Anaerobic Digestion) plants in England and Wales…
As we approach the end of 2023, it is evident that this year has been a crucial one for renewable energy and sustainability policies in the UK. The government's reversal of net-zero commitments dealt a blow to the citizens made…
ADBA held its annual National Conference on 6th December in Westminster. This year's conference brought together key players across the anaerobic digestion and bioresources industry and featured a ministerial keynote address from Lord Callanan, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State…
Last week (18th October), ADBA held its Autumn Finance Forum 2023 with over 20 attendees from across the finance community. Hosted by Osborne Clark LLP in London, the event covered critical updates and insights across policy, market growth, UK-ETS, and the…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) on 24th October released its annual flagship report - the World Energy Outlook 2023. The report provides critical insights into the future of global energy through in-depth analysis and energy projections. The IEA World Energy…
