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The latest news stories and articles for anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas.

Biogas grass silage additive proves value after two difficult seasons

This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with FM BioEnergy Following successful trials in 2023/24 at Evesham-based Vale Green Energy’s biogas plant, a...

Optimising biogas yields with AI: Partnership claims a UK first

A new partnership showcases what's said to be a UK-first with the use of real-time AI analytics to increase biogas yields Bio Capital, a...

Comment: Reasons for biogas optimism despite global challenges

By Matt Hale, Global Key Account Director, HRS Heat Exchangers The first four months of 2025 have been among the most turbulent in recent history...

WBA launches tools to fast-track biogas deployment

The World Biogas Association (WBA) has launched new online tools that it says will help fast-track the development of high-performing and sustainable biogas industries...

Biogas expert firm extends leak detection service

This article contains sponsored content. In response to increased industry demand, and in line with best practice standards on Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR), FM...

Trade body calls on Chancellor to support anaerobic digestion to achieve the UK’s energy...

ADBA has written to Rachel Reeves MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, ahead of the highly anticipated Spring Statement on 26 March 2025. In a letter...

St Austell and Newquay MP visits local biogas plant

Last week, Noah Law MP spoke to industry guests at the Eden Project about the need for Government to ensure biogas meets its potential...
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Edinburgh conference to highlight value of biogas technology for Scotland’s Just Transition Strategy

Scotland’s just transition journey has been marked by ambitious policies but uneven implementation. The closure of the oil refinery in Grangemouth has amplified perceptions that progress has stalled. Anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas/biomethane technologies now stand ready to become vital catalysts for tangible change.

Biogas in the city: UK developer plans urban plants

Renewables developer Dark Green Group has said it plans to be the first company in the UK to build a fleet of anaerobic digestion...

Government ‘excited’ by the potential of green gas to support its clean energy transition...

Green gas will play a critical role in helping the government deliver energy, climate and economic security, Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State...

Biogas would provide a £400 annual saving for households on the road to net...

The cost of meeting Britain’s net zero targets in 2050 could be nearly £300 billion less than official projections, according to new analysis drawing...

UK group picks up awards for H2S removal (from biogas) and PFAS destruction

An important innovation for removing hydrogen sulphide (H2S) from biogas streams has picked up an industry award, one of two major awards for CPL/Puragen...

Closure risk for hundreds of UK biogas plants, says ADBA

Hundreds of small green gas plants in the UK are set to close by 2031 with the loss of 2 terawatt hours of clean...

Scalable upgrading and AD 2.0

Biogas upgrading is no longer an exclusive preserve of the large-sized plants. Andrew Parsons of biomethane firm Bennamann explores the possibilities coming into view. AD...

Organic optimisation

A Bredel hose pump has replaced a faulty progressive cavity pump at a water treatment plant in the Netherlands. Pumps manufacturer Watson Marlow...

Biogas congress in Brazil promotes inter-country collaboration

The World Biogas Association BRAZIL Congress 2024 took place on 1 October, and ran concurrently with the G20 Energy meetings in Foz do Iguaçu....

A closed-loop solution to the ammonia problem

A perennial problem with anaerobic digesters is the tendency to produce ammonia, which can introduce complications when it comes to finding a suitable destination...

AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2024 winners

The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has announced the winners of this year's AD and Biogas Industry Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements and innovations...

Gen-C’s biogas engine upgrade delivers 20% improvement for Avocet Renewables

A recent engine and control panel upgrade by CHP support specialist Gen-C to Avocet Renewables’ 500 kW biogas plant at Coston Hall Farm in Norfolk has delivered a 20% increase in power...

Firm showcases “next-level CHP control” at World Biogas Expo

CHP support experts Gen-C will showcase their range of engine control and optimisation solutions at the World Biogas Expo in July. Covering four key...