Energy

AD industry urges government to recognise biomethane as net-zero fuel

The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has written to Ed Miliband, the Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, calling for urgent recognition of biomethane as a net-zero fuel within the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS).

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Fossil Fuels
Birmingham University partnership to improve carbon-recycling technology

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Solar farm
Solar park to be constructed on restored landfill in Essex

Infinis has received permission to build and operate a solar park in South Ockendon

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incineration plant in Gernamny
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25 January 2024 |
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Josh Templeman
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The carbon capture project, Mersey Biochar, will lock away thousands of tonnes of carbon each year into biochar
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Dr Jen Vanderhoven
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Biohydrogen transport sector
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Jack Randall
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The new biohydrogen production process is intended to provide energy for the UK transport sector
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The Strategy defines the role of biomass in achieving net zero and other government sustainability goals
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EfW
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PSH Environmental Ltd has revealed an EfW project using new recycling technology that is exclusively solar-powered
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UK ETS to include EfW and incineration from 2028
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Charles Newman
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Shift in policy will potentially encourage long-term investment in alternatives to existing residual treatment infrastructure
Carbon emissions
CCC Report advises pace over perfection
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Savannah Coombe
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The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has released its 2023 Progress Report to Parliament
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EfW partnership to promote industry during critical year
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Savannah Coombe
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Some of the UK's biggest energy-from-waste operators have formed a partnership called Resource Recovery UK (RRUK) to promote the industry during a 'critical year' for the sector
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Biomethane Industrial Partnership
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