where is the value in our waste?

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THE UK ANAEROBIC DIGESTION & BIOGAS
TRADE ASSOCIATION’S BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE
Issue 15 FEBRUARY 2013
Where is
the value
in our
waste?
2013 plant update
RHI latest
Pre-treatment
technology
ADBA National
Conference review
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Guest Foreword
The value of food
waste to AD
Inside this issue >
Guest Foreword:
3
ADBA News:
By Richard Barker, ADBA Board Director and Chief
Executive of BIOGEN
4-7
Government and Agency News:
9
Feature – Maximising the value in our
precious food waste:
10-14
Equipment Focus – Feedstock
Pre-treatment Technology:
14-15
Conference Review:
16-19
Policy News:
20-21
Plant Update:
22-23
Working Groups:
24-25
Members’ News and Views:
26-30
Membership Matters:
32-38
AD&Biogas
News Features
Features for Issue 16 (April) include:
• CHP systems – Making the most of your heat;
the advantages and benefits of CHP, including RHI
updates and an overview of the latest technology and
industry developments
• T he flexibility of AD – The different sectors in
which AD can make a difference, including the range
of AD solutions available and the financial incentives
driving industry growth
•P
olicy focus – ADBA’s recent consultation
responses and their impact on the industry
Copy deadline 22 February
Features for Issue 17 (June) include:
A
ccording to my children, there are two types of food – sweets and everything else. No matter
how much I tell them that some foods are bad for their teeth or their health, they maintain a
very simplified view of their food universe and make it abundantly clear which is their favourite!
Whilst it grows out of its infant years, the AD industry will also need to develop a more adult and
considered view towards food, in particular the value of the UK’s food waste.
Even taking a reasonable view of what is practical economically and environmentally, a significant
volume of food waste exists which could and should go to AD. It is important, however, that AD
operators understand the commercial, operational and environmental impacts made by different kinds of
food waste in order to drive sensible investment decisions and rational, sustainable pricing.
The cost of treating packaged, unpackaged and liquid food waste can vary dramatically. Packaged food
waste requires an investment in front end processing equipment, while disposing of the packaging
also incurs costs. Some food waste is high in contaminants, resulting in a severe impact on equipment
maintenance and lifecycle costs.
Another area for consideration is the significant variability between the biogas yield per tonne, and
therefore value, of different food types. As food waste will often begin to break down and release energy
before it reaches an AD plant, the age of the feedstock is also relevant, while variability in the contracted
waste is another important factor. This could be in terms of the tonnage available throughout the year
and its potential impact on maximising loading and managing peaks; seasonality of the food waste
(summer salads versus winter comfort foods); and contractual minimums, including the impact on
bankability and the cost of financing.
As the AD industry matures, the winners will be those who take a more holistic view of the value of food
waste in the context of the other revenue and cost drivers of an AD business model. Specifically, this will
require a more discriminating view of the key inputs and an understanding that not all foods are the same
– particularly not sweets!
• AD & Biogas 2013 preview
• From concept to reality for farmers and food
manufacturers – An overview of the steps to
consider when developing an AD project, with
highlights from the recently published AD Guide
• Delivering the food, fuel and fibre we need –
How R&D can meet the challenge of land use
• AD and the hospitality sector – Meeting the
challenge: how the waste management industry
can help extract food waste for AD from the
hospitality sector
Copy deadline 26 April
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ADBA News
Valuing the circular economy
By Charlotte Morton, ADBA’s Chief Executive
T
he start of 2013 has seen the economy, resources, sustainability
and climate at the very top of the public agenda. The Institution of
Mechanical Engineers drew attention to the huge volume of food
we waste globally, estimating it to be half of that produced, and
highlighted not only the impact which reducing and making
better use of our food waste could make on food security,
but also the need for sustainability in food production and
distribution, and the importance of making farming
more ‘climate-smart’.
The biggest threats to future food security
are changes in climate causing catastrophic
weather events such as drought, flooding and
fluctuating temperatures, and the degradation
of our soil. As Franklin D Roosevelt rightly
said, ‘The nation that destroys its soil
destroys itself’ – soil delivers over 90% of
our food, helps to purify and store the water
we drink and stores a sixth of the carbon we
produce. As well as helping farmers farm
more sustainably, AD has a critical role to
play in recycling the nutrients and organic
matter in our food and other organic wastes
back to the soil, so that it can continue to
provide for our needs.
Earlier this year a US report prepared by 240
scientists provided yet more evidence that the effects
of climate change are already being felt in the world
economy, and that failure to address them now will cost a
huge amount in the future. The climate and protection of the
biosphere we live in must therefore be central to future decision
making – as Tony Juniper’s most recent book, ‘What Has Nature Ever
Done for Us?’ so eloquently demonstrates, nothing has a bigger impact on
our lives and our ability to support the world’s growing population.
Happily, for those who focus solely on the economy, looking after the
biosphere and fighting climate change is also the best (and only) way to
deliver the growth we need to get the economy back on track. The Ellen
MacArthur Foundation report, published last month, valued the savings to be
made from a circular economy at £445bn, also estimating that the UK’s food
waste alone could deliver annual benefits worth £1.9bn to our economy.
To achieve all of this – getting growth back into the economy, protecting
our vital soil and mitigating the effects of climate change – there is one
headline policy that we in the AD industry ask of Eric Pickles and David
Cameron: publicly support separated food waste collections for AD. A simple
message like this costs nothing, but failure to realise the value in our food
waste is not only holding back the AD industry, which this government
pledged to support in its coalition agreement, it is also threatening the future
sustainability of the ecosystem on which we all rely.
The evidence is clear. All we need now is for Mr Cameron to show the
leadership we expect from a Prime Minister by recognising and supporting
the circular economy - including separate food waste collections for AD.
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EA technical
guidance
ADBA recently hosted a workshop to discuss technical guidance on
AD, a draft document which the Environment Agency (EA) is in the
process of producing to inform its officers. The workshop saw the EA
and participating parties present their proposals to the AD industry,
with attendees commenting that the document must be clear on its
objectives and opportunity for consultation, as well as on the difference
between what is an EA requirement and what is simply guidance.
Industry representatives also questioned some of the requirements
and how these will apply to different technologies, noting that not all
of the proposals would be practical in every area of industry. The final
guidance is expected to be published shortly.
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ADBA News
ADBA’s Practical
Guide to AD set for
official launch
Following members’ feedback on the preview
edition, the final version of The Practical Guide
to AD is almost ready for publication, with the
official launch set for March 2013. The first
guide of its kind to be published in 25 years,
The Practical Guide to AD offers up-to-date
information on planning and permitting,
health and safety, digestate standards,
feedstock characteristics, design build and
commissioning, as well as upcoming areas
such as biomethane injection and the use of
biomethane as a transport fuel. It is designed
to help project developers, operators, equipment suppliers, regulators,
financiers and anyone with an interest in AD, improve their knowledge and
develop projects while conforming to best practice.
We would like to thank all those who have been involved in the production of
the Guide, in particular, Terry Brownhill, who proposed the idea and project
managed the process; the editorial, review and design teams; our working
group chairs, and everyone who contributed to the project.
The Guide is expected to be updated every two years, via ADBA’s working groups.
For the latest information on the activities of the working groups, see p24.
Best practice guidance
for AD crops
Work is continuing
on best practice
guidance for
crops for AD,
with a new draft
almost complete.
The guidance
aims to show
how, if grown
sympathetically,
AD crops can
avoid damage
to farming,
achieve positive
environmental
outcomes and widely support the sustainability of farming, for example,
by increasing yields for both food and energy crops, and improving soil
quality. The document will also set out issues for users to consider and the
best available techniques to employ.
Once industry stakeholders have agreed the draft, it will be circulated to
Defra, the EA, RSPB and other environmental groups for comment, before
publication later in the year. For more information or to get involved,
contact E matt.hindle@adbiogas.co.uk
RO sustainability consultation –
ADBA’s response
We have responded to the Renewables Obligation
(RO) sustainability criteria consultations, issued in
2012 by DECC and the Scottish Government. The
consultations propose implementing sustainability
criteria under the RO from October 2013 until April
2020, requiring plants over 1 MWe to achieve 60%
lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) savings compared
to the fossil fuel average, with plants treating
manures and slurries exempt from the criteria.
In addition, land use criteria propose general
restrictions on the use of biomass sourced from
land with high biodiversity or high carbon stock
value, such as primary forest, peatland or wetland.
While recognising the importance of
sustainability criteria, we suggested April 2014
as a more appropriate starting date than October
2013, explaining that building an AD plant takes
approximately a year and that crops for AD are
typically planted and harvested on annual cycles.
Another key argument in our response was for
the GHG emissions ceiling to be grandfathered
for individual plants for 20 years at the point
of accreditation, in order to secure investor
confidence.
Our response also outlined that purpose
grown crops for AD typically integrate well into
agricultural rotations, acting as a break or cover
crop to help improve soil quality and yields,
reduce chemical inputs to control persistent
weeds and pests, and enable marginal farmland
to be used. For this reason, we felt that the
criteria focused solely on minimising the negative
environmental impacts of biomass and did not
properly reflect the wider benefits that each form
of biomass can deliver.
To download our response visit the members’ area
at www.adbiogas.co.uk
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ADBA News
Low RHI uptake prompts DECC to
reconsider tariffs
Although an announcement has yet to be made on the results of DECC’s
2012 Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) consultations, the Department has
recently published an update expressing concern over the low deployment
of the incentive in some technologies. Keen to find out if its assumptions
on costs for technologies are correct, DECC has decided to bring forward a
reassessment of tariffs and will be assessing evidence on costs and the level
of support necessary to drive uptake. DECC plans to publish a summary
of its findings when finished and, although no date has yet been given, the
Department has said that it intends to consider new tariffs from the spring.
Importantly, to avoid hiatus any new applications will see support increased
to the new level if higher tariffs are introduced.
As uptake of the RHI for biomethane to grid projects and heat use from
biogas combustion has clearly been very small, at ADBA we will be using this
opportunity to provide further evidence on costs and deployment, which we
believe may justify greater support. Furthermore, with no news forthcoming
on the formal responses from DECC to the consultation on extending support
above 200 kWth, or to the one on cost control and sustainability, this new
evidence gathering process is likely to delay the responses, which risks
causing further uncertainty for developers and funders. Such delays are deeply
frustrating for everyone affected; we are therefore pressing for the earliest
possible resolution to all of these pieces of work and have requested that DECC
make its announcement in time for the new financial year.
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Regions
News from the regions
Cardiff Council announces shortlist
for organic waste treatment project
Scottish Green Energy Awards
celebrate the best of renewables
Cardiff Council has announced its shortlist of four companies to develop
an organic waste treatment solution for the city. GENeco, Kelda Biogen
Renewables Cymru, Shanks Waste Management Ltd and Agrivert Ltd are
bidding for the chance to develop a scheme which will see Cardiff Council
collaborate with the Vale of Glamorgan to jointly provide kerbside,
source-separated food and green waste collections, generating energy
while diverting waste from landfill. Councillor Rob Curtis, Cabinet
Member for environment and visible services, comments: “This
procurement will allow us to treat our organic waste in accordance with
our government’s preferred technology, by using the most sustainable,
cost-efficient and environmentally friendly way to treat all our food waste.”
The 12th
Scottish Green
Energy Awards,
sponsored by
RWE npower
renewables
and organised
by Scottish
Renewables,
recently held
its largest ever
ceremony.
Among the winners were MSP Rob Gibson SNP, for Best Politician, and
Judith Patten, founder of All-Energy, for her outstanding contribution to
the industry. In a keynote speech, The Rt Hon Vince Cable MP, Business
Secretary, told the 1,000-strong audience: “The UK is a world leader in
green energy and Scotland is at the heart of this. The industry supports
thousands of jobs and investment is on track to top £1 billion in 2012.”
www.scottishrenewables.com
Construction begins on
Welsh food waste AD project
Work has begun on BIOGEN’s first food waste AD plant in Wales, as the
company reveals it has also been named preferred bidder for a contract
to build and operate what will be its third such facility in the country. The
turf was cut at Gwynedd Council’s Llwyn Isaf site, near Caernarfon, to
mark the beginning of the construction of the 11,000 tpa plant which will
produce enough electricity to power around 700 houses annually, and
play a major part in helping Gwynedd Council significantly reduce the
amount of waste sent to landfill. The £5m project is on schedule to be
completed by the middle of 2013.
The Tomorrow’s Valley Hub, led by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and
including Merthyr Tydfil and Newport City Councils, has also announced
that BIOGEN is its preferred bidder for a 15-year contract for the design,
construction and operation of a 22,500 tonnes AD plant next to the
existing landfill site
L-R: Gwynedd Council Chairman, Councillor
at Bryn Pica, near
Selwyn Griffiths; John Griffiths, Environment
Aberdare. Subject to
Minister, and John Ibbett, Chairman of BIOGEN
planning permission,
work will commence
in mid-2013, with
the plant expected
to be operational
by summer 2014.
Richard Barker,
BIOGEN’s Chief
Executive, enthuses:
“This is fantastic
news for South
Wales and for
BIOGEN. We are
excitedly looking
forward to delivering
this state of the art
food waste AD plant
for the community in
this region.”
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Government & Agency News
Calling all AD
operators
ADBA is once again supporting WRAP’s Annual Survey of the Organics
Recycling Industry, with all UK AD operators being urged to provide data
on their 2012 outputs. Reliable data not only gives the industry market
information, but is critical for government to assess the size of the
industry, the profile of its development and its contribution to recycling
and energy targets.
Pollution at all time
low but EA warns
against complacency
Representatives from BDS Marketing will shortly be contacting AD
operators. For further information contact W http://bit.ly/VjuSw1
E andy.sales@bdsmarketing.co.uk T +44 (0)1761 433035.
To view last year’s survey go to http://bit.ly/VjuXQz
Rural Community Renewable
Energy Fund announced
Defra has announced details
of a £15m programme to
support the development
of renewable energy
schemes in English rural
communities (defined as
areas with a population of
less than 10,000). The Rural
Community Renewable
Energy Fund will provide
funding of ‘generally below £100,000’ to cover the cost of undertaking
the feasibility and planning stages of renewable energy projects, with
communities required to contribute to the cost of the work and repay the
loans at a premium upon receiving planning permission. To register go to
http://bit.ly/100cA5h
Advice on EU-compliant
digestate storage
The Animal Health Veterinary
Laboratories Agency (AHVLA)
has recently published guidance
on the storage of compost and
digestate at premises other than the
site of production or use. Advice
including minimising disease risk
to animal and public health, and
requirements for premises that bag
digestate for sale, can be found at:
www.bit.ly/VBrW9H
www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en
The lowest level of serious industrial pollution incidents for a decade
and major reductions in emissions to air were just two of the positive
findings released in the Environment Agency’s (EA) Sustainable Business
Report. The EA also praised a sustained reduction in pollutant discharges
from sewage treatment works, as well as the fact that more businesses
now recognise the link between responsible environmental practices and
growth. The report also found that the EA’s decision to cut regulatory
costs for well run organisations by £15m pa is on track to deliver savings
to British business of £45m pa against a 2010 baseline from 2015, with
fully compliant site operators enjoying almost 70% less regulatory fees
compared to those who fail to meet standard permit conditions. However,
an increase in pollution incidents within the water and waste sectors,
and the impact of a minority of ‘bad neighbours’ cannot be ignored, with
improved detection methods by the EA’s Illegal Waste Sites Taskforce
identifying over 1,000 new sites within the first quarter of 2012.
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National Skills Academy
to help operators
maximise AD yields
The National Skills Academy
Process Industries (NSAPI),
in conjunction with
bioeconomy consultants
NNFCC, is running a series
of one-day training modules
for both on-farm and
commercial AD operatives.
Addressing government goals
to upskill workers through training, the course aims to increase candidates’
knowledge of the chemistry of AD, enabling better decision-making and
interpretation of trends in plant operation, leading to increased methane yield
and plant profitability.
The next course, ‘Increasing Methane Yields’ will take place on 21 March 2013 at
the Innovation Centre, Exeter. To book a place contact T +44 (0)845 607 0140.
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Feedstock
Main image: Xergi
Maximising the value
in our precious
food waste
T
he amount of food wasted in the UK has hit
the headlines in recent weeks. According
to WRAP, we dispose of 7.2 million
tonnes of food each year, with confusing sell-by
dates, retailer promotions and a consumer culture
which undervalues food partly to blame. While
our first priority as a nation is to reduce this total,
treating waste food through anaerobic digestion
rather than landfill could save the UK as much as
£307 million per year and dramatically lower our
methane emissions, while also generating valuable
renewable energy. Furthermore, the digestate
produced through AD returns critical nutrients
back to land, supporting UK food production.
Hardly surprising then, that the government has
recognised AD as the most environmentally friendly
treatment option for food waste in its Waste Review.
Growing 441% in the last three years and
anticipating a possible 800% growth by 2020, the
AD industry has already attracted major brands,
with the Weekly Collection Support Scheme also
prompting a growing number of local authorities
to treat their waste through AD. Yet, increasing
the quantity of food waste sent for AD is only
half the story – to make the most of this valuable
resource, and help the AD industry reach its full
potential, the implications of feedstock quality
need consideration.
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The importance of source
segregation
Although biogas yield from food waste is high
– generally four or five times greater than for
manure, for example – this can be significantly
reduced if the feedstock is contaminated with
non-organic materials or is not fresh. Separating
the organic fraction from any other waste matter
before it reaches the AD plant, known as source
segregation, is therefore crucial if we are to
extract the most potential from our unwanted
food. “We work with a number of AD plants
in the UK to source suitable feedstock and the
message is the same – quality of feedstock is
paramount!” states Jacqui MacCaig, Director of
RUR3 Environmental Ltd and Chair of ADBA’s
Feedstock Working Group. “Aside from a reduction
in biogas yield, when contamination occurs AD
operators are faced with excessive disposal costs
and damage to equipment, which will need to be
passed back to the waste producer.”
Malaby Biogas Ltd processes approximately
200 tonnes per week of local authority and
commercial food waste, both packaged and loose,
at its Bore Hill Farm Biodigester in Wiltshire.
Contaminated feedstock is proving an expensive
problem, as Thomas Minter, Director explains: “We
regularly encounter food waste caddies, plastic
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bags, tin cans, cutlery, batteries, rubble and even
clothes and shoes. Different contaminants pose
different risks; for example, metals, soils and
hard plastics have an abrasive impact on pumps,
resulting in maintenance and replacement costs of
up to £5,000 per month.”
The benefits of source segregating food waste
reach beyond achieving operational efficiency and
reducing costs, however. “It’s no coincidence that
many of the local authorities which have seen the
largest increase in recycling rates are those which
have introduced separate food waste collections,”
states John Woodruff, Head of Waste Services at
the London Borough of Bromley. “Not only that,
Contaminated feedstock is a problem for many
commercial AD operators
Feedstock
GENeco offers a depackaging
service to its AD customers
To reach PAS 110 certification, digestate must come from
source segregated waste
once consumers realise the volume of food they
throw away each week, overall food wastage tends
to fall.”
The fact that only digestate from source
segregated waste streams can achieve PAS 110
certification, essential for marketing digestate
from waste as a product, is another compelling
argument in favour of source segregation. A
report by the Scottish Government into digestate
market development in Scotland concluded that,
‘accepting numerous waste streams in an effort to
increase energy output without considering how
this will affect the quality of the digestate’, was a
major barrier to digestate market development.
Yet, the economic value of digestate should
not be underestimated; using figures from
WRAP, ADBA has calculated that the nutrients in
digestate from the total food waste generated in
the UK would be worth over £200 million.
Depackaging solutions
While the importance of source segregation
cannot be overemphasised, most commercial
AD plant operators are also realistic enough to
accept that a certain amount of contamination is
inevitable. “In an ideal world there would be no
food waste at all and if it did occur, it would come
to us with zero contaminants,” says Julian Okoye,
Business Development Manager for GENeco,
which operates the Avonmouth food waste plant
in Bristol. “The real world is not like that and
the ability to deal with a wide range of feedstock
contaminants is one of the key areas of innovation
and development in commercial AD plants.
However, higher levels of contamination will
inevitably mean higher gate fees.”
This is a view echoed by Lesley Eaton, Business
Development Manager for seepex: “If food
companies could deliver uncontaminated food
waste, the cost benefits could be significant.
Equipment that can make this possible is available
– at a ready meals factory in Wiltshire, for
example, we have designed a solution to take food
waste produced in the factory, then chop, mix and
pump it to produce a homogenous slurry which
is collected by a tanker and processed at an AD
plant. The customer has removed food skips from
the yard, reduced vehicle movements, reduced the
volume of waste and reduced haulage costs due to
less frequent collections.”
But for those waste producers unable or unwilling
to source segregate or treat their waste on-site,
and happy to pay a higher gate fee, there are
many depackaging solutions available, with most
commercial plants offering this service to their
customers. “We typically refer to two types of
contaminants – ‘acceptable’ and ‘unacceptable’,”
says Julian Okoye. “Acceptable contaminants
include food waste containing paper, plastic
and cardboard packaging which, although not
beneficial to the digestion process, we are happy
to process through our depackaging system.
Unacceptable contaminants are those which are
injurious or detrimental to the digestion process,
seepex technology is helping food producers to
deliver uncontaminated AD feedstock
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Feedstock
Starch bags found in a digestate
sample taken by Malaby Biogas
outside of our permit or excessive levels of
acceptable contaminants, and any food waste
deliveries containing such material will be rejected,
with any costs passed back to the customer.”
The capacity to handle a certain amount of
contamination is essential, according to Jacqui
MacCaig: “No plant can expect totally contaminant
free waste; operators need to realise the
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Yet one contaminant causes a particular difficulty.
“Starch bags, commonly found in local authority
waste, are an issue,” says Thomas Minter.
“They are designed to biodegrade under aerobic
conditions but in an AD process the bags become
elasticated and stretch. We undertake significant
maintenance to ensure pumps and screens are
kept clear from these bags, and have also had
to redesign and manufacture specific parts of
equipment to prevent them from ‘ragging up’
or binding around rotating parts. While we
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requirement for some flexibility in order to secure
feedstock contracts.” Mike Walters, Waitrose
Recycling and Waste Manager, reiterates this point:
“We work with a number of AD plants around
the country, all of which have comprehensive
depackaging capability. This is very important
to us, as we do not have the facilities in our
branches to remove food from its packaging.”
However, choosing the right depackaging
system is paramount, as Atritor’s Mark Hulme
explains: “The organic carryover must be kept to a
minimum, as not only are you losing that feedstock
as a fuel source, you will also have to pay to
dispose of it. We’re delighted that, of the eight AD
plants currently certified to PAS 110 standard, half
use Atritor technology.”
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Feedstock
are able to manage the starch bags due to our
process design, our preferred solution would be
for local authorities to replace them with paper
bags, or ideally encourage residents to wrap
their food in newspaper. Both of these are more
environmentally friendly and allow for a more
efficient waste management system. We have also
provided data for WRAP’s study on starch bags and
contaminants, the results of which are expected in
the next few months.”
Local authorities and the
waste sector
Finding an AD-friendly alternative to starch bags
may become even more pressing, thanks to the
government’s £250 million Weekly Collection
Support Scheme. A total of 85 councils are set to
receive funding, with many using it to introduce
or expand weekly food waste collection services.
Money, it would seem, is key to unlocking the
potential in local authority food waste. “Food waste
has always been seen as part of the waste stream
and was treated as such, with many authorities
still sending it to landfill or incineration,” outlines
John Woodruff. “However, if collected separately, it
can be processed through AD, thereby becoming a
resource. Although separate food waste collections
incur high initial investments, to pay for the food
caddies and new or adapted collection vehicles,
the gate fees at AD plants are lower than for landfill
or incineration, meaning that AD is a better value
treatment for food waste in the long term, and
clearly far better for the environment. Incentives
such as the Weekly Collection Support Scheme are
leading to more local authorities using AD, and I
expect this trend to continue.”
As John points out, local authorities are swiftly
waking up to the benefits of AD as a treatment
option for food waste. Many retailers and food
manufacturers are also on board, but as much
of our unwanted food lies in the hands of waste
management companies, getting this sector’s
buy-in will be critical if the UK AD industry is to
reach its full potential. “The waste sector has a
very positive view of AD and there is increasing
competition in the marketplace,” states Dean
Pearce, Regional Account Manager for the PDM
Group, which operates the ReFood AD plant in
Doncaster. “The issue is making sure that food
waste is put to the most appropriate solution
– educating both the waste industry and the
commercial sector that a certain type of food
waste is best suited to AD is crucial.” Educating
feedstock suppliers on the importance of quality
inputs is also crucial, however. “AD plants are not
info@mavitec.com
Contamination not only decreases the biogas yield, it can
also be expensive to treat
waste disposal sites and should not be treated
as such,” states Jacqui MacCaig. “As a feedstock
procurement company, we highlight quality
requirements with every tonne of waste we handle,
but we are also aware that this information needs
to permeate down further to the waste producers
and sales teams contracting tonnages to plants.”
Building a brighter future
Education is clearly the key and many AD operators
work hard to engage with their customers on the
issue of quality. Midlands Co-operative sends
Continued>>
www.mavitecgreenenergy.com
www.adbiogas.co.uk
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Feedstock/Equipment Focus
Midlands Co-operative sends all its food waste to AD,
achieving zero contamination
food waste from its 172 stores to an AD plant
operated by BIOGEN – to date there has been
zero contamination, achieved in part through
BIOGEN’s efforts to train Midlands Co-operative
staff. GENeco is also committed to working in
partnership with its customers, as Julian Okoye
explains: “We find that sustainability is very
important to our customers; they want to do the
right thing. They are interested in what happens to
their food waste and are very keen to discuss how
they can improve the quality of their feedstock.”
But the AD industry cannot afford to be
complacent. Changing the perception of
unwanted food from a waste product to a
resource, diverting food waste from landfill
and ensuring a continued stream of fresh,
uncontaminated feedstock are ongoing tasks
for the sector. PDM is inviting businesses from
across the food chain to sign up to eradicating
food waste from landfill through its campaign
‘Vision 2020’, while RUR3 Environmental is
planning training workshops to communicate the
importance of quality feedstock. The company
is also keen to develop a quality standard
in conjunction with ADBA and WRAP. In the
meantime, ADBA is continuing to press the
UK government to help unlock the potential
in Britain’s food waste. In response to DECC’s
roadmap, which did not include a specific section
on AD, ADBA has produced its own Anaerobic
Digestion Roadmap, outlining key priorities for
the government. Most notably, it recommends
following Scotland’s example of rolling out food
waste collections across all local authorities by
2015 and banning organic waste to landfill by
2020. Until this time, waste producers, waste
management companies and AD operators must
work together to ensure that the full value in our
precious food waste is fully maximised.
To attend the next meeting of our Feedstock
Working Group contact Chair Jacqui MacCaig
E jacqui@rur3.co.uk T+44 (0)1327 304924
Find out more on maximising the value in our food
waste at UK AD & Biogas 2013, Birmingham NEC,
3-4 July www.adbiogas.co.uk
www.wrap.org.uk
www.pdm-group.co.uk
www.rur3.co.uk
www.malabybiogas.com
www.geneco.uk.com
www.waitrose.com
www.seepex.com
www.atritor.com
www.biogen.co.uk
Pre-treatment technology
Information provided by our members
Contaminants not a
problem for Waste Food
De-Packer
Following the success
of its Waste Food
De-Packing system at
TEG Environmental’s
Glenfarg site,
Haarslev UK is
celebrating a
second order for the
company’s Dagenham
project, comprising
a 15m3 reception
Haarslev’s Waste Food De-Packer can process 20
hopper, with a screwtonnes of raw packaged material an hour
feed system to the Waste
Food De-Packer, and a slurry pumping system complete with PLC control
system. Designed for the depackaging, separation and particle size reduction
of packaged food waste, Haarslev’s Waste Food De-Packer can process up to
20 tonnes of raw packaged material per hour, producing organic food slurry
for the digester, as well as a reject stream of plastic contaminants. Its ability
to handle a wide range of large contaminants without damage to the
internal components make it particularly suited to sites where
pre-inspection of material is not possible. Boasting six depackaging
installations in the UK alone, Haarslev UK offers bespoke feed systems
ranging from in-floor hoppers and conveying systems to smaller above
ground hoppers, incorporating full design, supply and installation.
www.haarslev.com
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High separation
efficiencies with the
Turbo Separator
The greater the difference in size between packaging and organic content,
the easier it will be to separate them. With this in mind, the Atritor Turbo
Separator has been designed to open packaging just enough to allow the
contents to be removed, thus keeping the size differential as large as possible.
Using centrifugal forces, airflow and mechanical action generated by a paddle
system, separation rates of up to 99% are achieved, with the method suitable
for both dry and liquid packaged materials. Atritor has supplied over eighty
Turbo Separator systems to date, to waste companies, AD plants and food
manufacturers, among others. The first TS42120 model has been supplied to a
Canadian AD plant, achieving separation efficiencies of 97%, separating mixed
packaged feedstocks at throughputs of over 20 tonnes per hour. The second
TS42120 is being commissioned for a UK based AD company.
www.atritor.com
www.adbiogas.co.uk
Atritor’s TS42120 model has
recently been installed in the UK
Equipment Focus
Depackaging made
easy with the Bio-QZ
The patented
MeWa’s depackaging solution
Bio-QZ, from
fulfils capacity expectations
recycling specialist
MeWa, is helping
a German biogas
plant to process
a wider range
of feedstock,
including organic
household and
restaurant waste,
and packaged
supermarket
food. After breaking down the feedstock and homogenising the organic
substrate, the Bio-QZ then routes any non-organic material into a washing
screw, separating saleable ferrous and plastic fractions. The organic
substrate goes to the digester, while the remaining extracted plastic and
cans are processed through a Runi SK370 screw compactor; a dewatering
machine that reduces the weight and water content of material. As well
as diverting this waste from landfill, the remaining dry packaging can be
sold, generating valuable revenue.
www.mewa-recycling.de/en.html
Depackaging technology
achieves almost total
separation
Mavitec’s depackaging line separates
organic material from pre-packed products
Mavitec Green Energy designs and produces food recycling systems for
the processing of organic co-product streams from the food industry
and agriculture sector. Its food depackaging line converts shop return
products to a high energy yield source for biogas plants by separating the
clean organic material from the packaging, ready to be fed to the digester,
and ensuring almost 100% clean packaging, thanks to its Washing Drum
solution. Furthermore, the company has recently developed a unique
system, using vacuum technology, for the separation of dry pre-packed food
packaging. The Depackarater® boasts almost zero contamination, making
the organic end product ideal as an AD feedstock – and with an in-house
test site allowing customers to try their own products before they buy,
Mavitec Green Energy promises to deliver the most efficient solution for any
co-product stream.
www.mavitecgreenenergy.com
mhulme@turboseparator.co.uk www.turboseparator.co.uk
www.adbiogas.co.uk
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ADBA Conference Review
Headline Sponsor:
Speakers agree that
AD needs coherent
government strategy
NatIoNal
coNfereNce
12 DeC 2012
LOnDOn
One Great George Street
Westminster
T
he UK anaerobic digestion industry is making progress, but the
resounding message from ADBA’s National Conference 2012 was that
government could be doing much more to help it realise its full potential.
Speakers at the annual event, held last December in Westminster, London, not
only emphasised the importance of action to tackle greenhouse gas emissions,
but also highlighted the huge benefits green growth could bring to the UK
economy with coherent support from government.
Expressing frustration at the lack of government action in addressing climate
change, Jonathon Porritt from Forum for the Future dubbed it “patently
inadequate” and hailed the exclusion of biogas from the Gas Generation Strategy
as “staggering”. Steve Wallace, Director of Aldersgate Group, maintained that
“our long term economic prosperity” is dependent upon tackling climate change,
while Professor Sir Brian Hoskins, Director of the Grantham Institute for Climate
Change, acknowledged the slow progress towards meeting climate change
targets, noting that biomethane had a particularly significant role to play in
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displacing fossil gas. Discussing anaerobic digestion’s role in combating climate
change, Jonathon Porritt further suggested that AD “needs the consistency across
government that the Office for Unconventional Gas is giving for shale.” The
consensus from the keynote speakers was that more needs to be done to limit the
effects of climate change and that, crucially, realising the potential of AD in the UK
could help to play a major part in achieving this goal.
Chaired by BBC Current Affairs’ Julian O’Halloran, the main panel debate
focused on how to make the most of our precious resources in the current
economic climate and generated lively audience participation. The panel,
comprising Richard Nuttall, Clydesdale Bank; Dr David Greenfield, iESE;
Adam Quinney, Vice President of the NFU; Nick Blake, Mercedes-Benz UK;
Continued on p18 >>
“The new opportunities, the rapid increase in biogas plants
in construction and our success to date in this industry,
means that this conference is a must for seepex. All the major
players attend and the networking and information exchange
is invaluable. This year was, I think, the best yet with a real
feeling of progress in the air.”
“The ADBA Conference was a useful experience
for us. The comprehensive seminars were
led by experts in the field and were really
informative; in particular, the topic ‘What is
the value of our food waste?’ provided us with critical
information. The event also delivered relevant networking
opportunities and confirmed to us that focusing on the
growing industry for food recycling with our food waste
depackaging systems has been the right decision.”
Lesley Eaton, seepex
Bart Brouwer, Mavitec
www.adbiogas.co.uk
“The conference was a great
venue for meeting with existing
colleagues, discussing new project
opportunities and promoting new
technologies, such as our Nijhuis ammonia
stripping plant for digestate.”
“Exhibiting gave us the opportunity to raise our profile,
network with fellow suppliers and, most importantly,
talk to prospective clients. It was good to see that the
event attracted decision makers and buyers – we came
away with three new prospect leads looking for industrial waste and
recycling AD solutions.”
Brian Scheffe, H2OK
Brian Moore, MeWa
info@h2ok.co.uk
bristol@h2ok.co.uk
www.h2ok.co.uk
www.adbiogas.co.uk
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“The ADBA National Conference
provides a useful update on the
industry, developments and policy
whilst giving a fantastic networking
opportunity amongst existing and new contacts.”
“The ADBA National Conference 2012 was a great success
– well-targeted, excellent discussion topics and informed
speakers. The gas-to-grid and green transport sessions
were particularly useful to my business sector and the event
organisation was first class.”
Cath Anthony, Bidwells
Nick Harbord, Gas Alliance
Continued from p16 >> Dr Stuart Greig, Head of Zero Waste Policy Scottish
Government and Andy Rees, Head of Waste Strategy Branch, Welsh Government, agreed
on the need to treat waste as the vital resource it should be, concluding that anaerobic
digestion could be the answer to responsibly managing the UK’s organic waste arisings.
However, the panel reiterated the need for this to be acknowledged by government.
The day was rounded off with a series of breakout sessions which explored in more
depth the issues of gas to grid injection, including the opportunities in Green Gas
info@haigh.co.uk www.haighenviro.com
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Trading; the true market value of digestate; the transport strategy; and the
value of our food waste. Government strategy was a key theme throughout,
with Alan Midwinter, SGN, highlighting the need for a coherent gas strategy
in order for gas-to-grid to reach its potential. Paul Gibbs, 4R Group,
suggested that the true value of digestate is not being recognised and
urged that it be made competitive with other similar products, while Andrew
Whittles, Low Emission Strategies, declared the need for coordinated action
towards using biomethane as a transport fuel.
www.enviroseal.co.uk
enquiries@enviroseal.co.uk
www.adbiogas.co.uk
“Speakers discussing the true
market value of digestate didn’t
pull any punches – the decisions
concerning digestate application
and transportation must be high on the list of
any plant strategy, rather than an expensive
and plant hindering afterthought.”
Wayne Middleton, Digestate Solutions
Future events
ADBA Members’ Meeting
11 April, London
This FREE event is the perfect opportunity to make the most of your membership
and discuss the issues that matter to you.
To book your place go to www.adbiogas.co.uk
UK AD & Biogas 2013 – FREE pre-show networking drinks
2 July 2013, Crowne Plaza, NEC Birmingham
Prepare for the biggest AD show of the year by networking with fellow exhibitors,
visitors, speakers and the ADBA team.
UK AD & Biogas 2013
3-4 July 2013, Birmingham NEC
“The ADBA National Conference 2012
allowed us to stay up to date with the latest
developments and informed us of the
anticipated future developments in the AD
and biogas market.”
Anne Laleman, Alpha-Financials Ltd
The biggest expo and conference dedicated to the AD and biogas industry,
this year’s event is FREE for all visitors! To join the growing list of exhibitors
contact jamil.ahad@adbiogas.co.uk T +44 (0)203 176 4414 or find out more on p32.
www.adbiogas.co.uk
UK AD & Biogas Industry Awards
3 July 2013, Birmingham NEC
Celebrating the industry’s finest, this event also offers maximum networking
opportunities. The call for entries will open very shortly – watch this space!
www.adbiogas.co.uk
stainless@neumo.co.uk www.neumo.co.uk
www.adbiogas.co.uk
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Policy
ADBA continues
to pressure JRC
on End of Waste
A
DBA has made another submission to the Joint Research Centre
(JRC) of the European Commission, which requested further input
on its third working document for the development of end of waste
criteria for biodegradable waste. Although Defra has opposed the potential
inclusion of both sewage sludge and residue from Mechanical Biological
Treatment (MBT) as allowable inputs, our response opposed MBT but
recognised the inclusion of sewage sludge, if clearly labelled.
However, concerns remain with some of the proposals’ technical details,
particularly the tests for organic pollutants, which would incur significant
costs. In addition, the sampling criteria remain unclear – this is a critical
issue so ADBA has asked the JRC for additional information in order to
comment effectively.
Although Defra is confident that the UK’s major issues will be considered
in a workshop for Member State representatives on 26 February 2013, it is
also requesting more clarity on the data used in this third draft, particularly
around MBT residues where sample sizes seem particularly small.
Furthermore, Defra is providing other Member States and the JRC with more
information on their analysis of the impact of the proposals, which provides
additional support for some of the issues raised within our submission.
For up to the minute information and advice on
regulations, consultations and government news,
contact our Policy Manager Matt Hindle
T +44 (0)203 176 0591
E matt.hindle@adbiogas.co.uk
The timescale for producing End of Waste criteria has clearly been delayed
but if the JRC can finalise its proposals by spring 2013, the European
Commission would decide whether to proceed with publication of draft
legal text later in the year. This would then need to be negotiated and agreed
between Member States, likely to last well into 2014.
UK seeking
European alliance
With Germany, Belgium, Spain and Slovenia known to share the UK’s
concerns with the current end of waste proposals, the UK government
is putting effort into building alliances and information gathering on
the position of fellow EU Member States. While the French government
is keen to see MBT residue and sewage sludge included in the criteria,
the Dutch government is against the inclusion of manure, fearing it
could lead to increased waste regulation, a view shared by the Danes.
Voting on all these issues at Commission level would require a
majority based on population.
Defra is also keen to resolve the UK’s technical issues and believes that
many other Member States are still unaware of the potential costs of
complying with the proposals, bringing a clear risk that these will
remain an issue.
Meanwhile, ADBA attended the European Biogas Association (EBA)
AGM in late January, which included a discussion on end of waste
developments. Many of the UK’s concerns are reflected in the EBA
response to the JRC, and ADBA will continue to work with the
European Association to influence the proposals as they develop.
Recipients of £250m weekly collection
fund revealed
The Department for Communities and Local Government has finally
announced the successful recipients of the government’s £250 million Weekly
Collection Support Scheme, with 20 out of 45 bids to introduce or expand
separate food waste collections receiving funding. Uncertainty has plagued
the scheme since its inception in September 2011, when it appeared that only
weekly residual collections were to be supported. However, following pressure
from ADBA and others, food waste collections were included within the
bidding criteria in February 2012, albeit placed below residual collections in
the hierarchy of eligible bids. ADBA will continue to pressure government into
developing coherent organic waste policies which give local authorities the
clarity and long term confidence to make rational decisions on how to benefit
from the valuable resources locked within our food waste and, ultimately,
increase the volume of material available for digestion.
Find out more in our ‘Maximising the value in our precious food waste’
feature on p10.
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www.adbiogas.co.uk
Policy
Green Investment Bank commits to AD
The formal launch of the Green Investment Bank
(GIB) took place in Edinburgh, December 2012,
with The Rt Hon Vince Cable MP, Business
Secretary declaring it ‘open for business’. The bank
has been given state aid approval at European
level, allowing it to lend at lower than market rates.
Alongside the launch, GIB announced an £8m
investment in Earthly Energy’s AD plant in
Teesside, following news that UKGI, the bank’s
precursor, had committed its first investment to
TEG’s proposed Dagenham plant. In total, £80m
has been earmarked for waste projects which,
although significant, will be split across waste and
recycling projects, delivering only a fraction of the
infrastructure required to fulfil AD’s potential in
the UK. The bank is also unlikely to support
small-scale AD projects, unless these can be
packaged into a single investment.
However, the effect of the GIB could be felt more
widely than its direct investments. With financial
assistance leading to more plants becoming
operational, the technical and financial viability
of AD will be clearly demonstrated, raising the
industry’s profile. In addition, match funding has
the potential to bring in more investors who could
develop the interest and expertise to invest in
more projects. Overall, this level of government
investment highlights a commitment to green
infrastructure and reduces perceptions of risk
– especially as two of the earliest projects to
receive funding are AD plants.
AD Roadmap fills
gap left by DECC
DECC recently
published an update
to its Renewable
Energy Roadmap,
highlighting a 40%
increase in renewable
electricity capacity
from July 2011 to July 2012. This revised document also contains actions
to support further renewable energy deployment and consolidates policy
across renewables, such as the outstanding RHI consultations. Although
the roadmap contains some useful action points, ADBA was disappointed
at the limited attention it paid to AD. We have therefore simultaneously
published a roadmap for AD, available to download from our website.
“DECC’s roadmap alone will not bring the coordination across government
needed to realise the benefits of AD,” says Charlotte Morton, ADBA’s
Chief Executive. “Waste policy needs to maximise the organic material
available for AD, bioenergy policy needs to support good practice and
compare technologies by common criteria, and biomethane in transport
needs a more attractive framework of support. We look forward to working
with government in 2013 to help realise as much of this AD roadmap
as possible, alongside actions set out in DECC’s update, such as the
publication of voluntary guidance on growing crops for AD.”
To read the AD roadmap in full go to
www.adbiogas.co.uk/?attachment_id=8310
www.adbiogas.co.uk
info@2g-energy.co.uk www.2g-energy.co.uk
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Plant Update
2013 – The AD revolution
As the shocking truth behind the volume of
food wasted in the UK each year makes national
headlines, it’s clear that the AD industry has an
important role to play in our future waste and energy
plans. No longer just a ‘green dream’, the AD vision
is fast becoming a reality. According to the latest
figures from WRAP, there were 54 waste-fed plants
in operation in the UK at the beginning of 2013, in
addition to 40 facilities taking farm feedstock, and
as our snapshot of some of the projects planned for
2013 highlights, this total is rising fast. Despite the
challenges which developers still face, the UK really
is waking up to the benefits of biogas – prepare for
an AD revolution!
1 Zero Waste:
Edinburgh and
Midlothian Food
Waste Treatment
Location: Millerhill, Midlothian
Current stage: Preferred bidder, construction due to
start March 2014
Input: Food waste
Output: 1.4 MW
Projected completion: End 2015
ADBA member involvement: Design and
build BIOGEN
Info supplied by: BIOGEN and Alauna Renewable
Energy (developers of the plant)
www.biogen.co.uk
www.zerowastefuture.com
3 Low
Luckens
Organic
Resource Centre
Location: Cumbria
Current stage: Commissioning
Input: Grass silage, farmyard manure
Output: 50 kWe
Projected completion: Early 2013
ADBA member involvement: Technology supplier
Evergreen Gas Ltd
Info supplied by: Evergreen Gas Ltd
www.evergreengas.co.uk
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4 Waen
Location: nr St Asaph, Denbighshire
Current stage: Planning granted, construction to
begin March 2013
Input: Food waste
Output: 1 MW
Projected completion: April 2014
ADBA member involvement: Design, build, owner/
operator BIOGEN
Info supplied by: BIOGEN
www.biogen.co.uk
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Retford
2 Rainton Farm
Location: Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries
Current stage: Under construction
Input: Cattle slurry
Output: 25 kWe
Projected completion: Summer 2013
ADBA member involvement: Design, manufacture,
technology, build and commissioning by Marches
Biogas Ltd
Info supplied by: Marches Biogas
www.marchesbiogas.com
More upcoming AD projects
(Info supplied by WRAP)
www.wrap.org.uk
5 Viridor Waste
Management Ltd –
Sharston
Location: Sharston, Greater Manchester
Input: Municipal food waste
Projected completion: Spring 2013
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Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire
Input: Agricultural waste and crops
Output: 3 MWe
operator Tamar Energy; technology Xergi; CHP
Clarke Energy
Info supplied by: Tamar Energy
www.tamar-energy.com
www.xergi.com
www.clarke-energy.com
6 Viridor Waste
Management Ltd –
Salford
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
Input: Municipal food waste
11 AC Shropshire
Location: Huncote, Leicestershire
Input: Pig slurry and food waste
www.adbiogas.co.uk
8 GwyriAD
Location: Llwyn Isaf, Gwynedd
Input: Food waste
Output: 0.5 MW
Projected completion: October 2013
operator BIOGEN
www.biogen.co.uk
20 Wyke Farms
Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Input: Farm slurry and cheese manufacture bi-product
Projected completion: 2013
23 Bourne Park Estate
(Eco Sustainable
Solutions Ltd)
(Eco AD Facility)
Location: Piddlehinton, Dorset
Input: Food waste and slurry
Plant Update
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9 Lea Hall Farm
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Current stage: Preliminary groundworks underway
Input: Maize, grass silage, cattle slurry, poultry
layer muck
Output: 500 kWe
Projected completion: Winter 2013/2014
Biogas Ltd
10 Agripost
Location: Shrewsbury,
Shropshire
Current stage: Preliminary
groundworks underway
Input: Poultry litter, food
waste, cattle slurry, grass silage
Output: 500 kWe
Projected completion: Winter 2013/2014
Biogas Ltd
12 Merevale
Location: Baxterley,
Warwickshire
Current stage: Planning
granted, construction
expected September 2013
Input: Food waste
Output: 2 MW
operator BIOGEN
www.biogen.co.uk
14 Wigley Farm
Location: Ludlow, Shropshire
Input: Maize, poultry litter
Output: 500 kWe
Projected completion: Summer 2013
Biogas Ltd
15 Bernard
Matthews
Location: Halesworth,
Suffolk
Current stage: Under
construction
Input: Blood, DAF sludge, fat
Output: 0.5 MWe
ADBA member involvement: Detailed design and
build by H2OK Water and Energy; technology Xergi
Info supplied by: H2OK Water and Energy
www.h2ok.co.uk
www.xergi.com
16 Great
Porthamel
AD plant
Location: Talgarth, Powys
Current stage: Under
construction
Input: Blood, DAF sludge, fat, maize and grass silage
Output: 0.5 MWe
ADBA member involvement: Technology supplier
FLI Energy; finance Compass Business Finance; project
supervisors Aardvark EM Limited
Info supplied by: GP Biotec
www.compassbusinessfinance.co.uk
www.aardvarkem.co.uk
www.fligroupco.com
13 Holbeach Biogas
Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire
Input: Food processor waste and purpose grown crops
Output: 1.5 MWe
Projected completion: Winter 2013
operator Tamar Energy; technology Xergi; CHP
Clarke Energy
www.xergi.com
Location: Llwydcoed, Aberdare
Current stage: Preferred bidder
Input: Food waste
Output: 1 MW
Projected completion: October 2014
operator BIOGEN
www.biogen.co.uk
19 Rose Hill Recycling
Location: Gloucestershire
Input: Food waste, purpose grown crops, animal
residues
Output: 1 MWe
Projected completion: Autumn 2013
Biogas Ltd
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Energy
Farleigh
Location: Farleigh
Wallop, Hampshire
Current stage:
Under construction
Input: Food waste
Output: 1.5 MWe
Projected completion: Winter 2013
ADBA member involvement: Developer Tamar
Energy; turnkey solution FLI Energy; CHP Clarke Energy
www.xergi.com
22 Crouchland Biogas
17 Bygrave Lodge Farm
Location: Baldock, Hertfordshire
Current stage: Planning granted, construction to
begin April 2013
Input: Food waste
Output: 2.2 MW
Projected completion: August 2014
operator BIOGEN
www.biogen.co.uk
www.adbiogas.co.uk
Location: Plaistow, West Sussex
Input: Cow slurry, crop waste/bedding, pre-processed
pasteurised supermarket food waste
Output: 1.5 MWe potential (0.5 MW actual
plus biogas)
Projected completion: Autumn 2013
ADBA member involvement: Design and build
Purac; biogas supplier Gas Alliance
Info supplied by: Gas Alliance and
Crouchland Biogas
www.purac-puregas.co.uk
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Working Groups
In the sp tlight
Latest news from the Water and Food Working Group,
chaired by Patrick Pierrepont
The implications of changes to end of waste on AD in the water sector, and the
subsequent effects on the relationship between water companies and the rest
of the market, was the primary focus at the most recent meeting of our Water
and Food Working Group. Updates from Defra and WRAP on the progress of
European end of waste criteria for biodegradable waste, which would replace
PAS 110, revealed that the latest draft from the European Commission’s
Joint Research Centre proposed to include sewage sludge, alongside residue
from mechanical and biological treatment, as an acceptable input material;
a significant change for a material which, to date, has been returned to land
through a completely separate regulatory regime.
ADBA has supported the inclusion of sewage sludge in the JRC’s proposals,
on the proviso that material is clearly labelled and other criteria are addressed,
but this has been opposed by many Member States and also by Defra, which
believes the European Commission should first tackle the sludge directive
to reconcile it with waste controls. The proposals therefore remain deeply
uncertain, with the group agreeing that clarity over both existing end of
waste criteria and the European proposals is essential for companies in the
water and waste sectors to consider the co-digestion of sewage sludge with
other organic wastes viable. Members also stated that the implementation
of the Industrial Emissions Directive, and its possible conflict with end of
waste regulation, is creating further uncertainty, with Defra representatives
committing to investigate this issue and clarify it with the group.
In further discussions on co-digestion, the group considered the potential
for relationship between the water and waste sectors. Although connections
are starting to develop, for example at Avonmouth and Deerdykes, the
group agreed that more communication is needed between the two
industries. However, the potential for sludge to be sent to more local waste
treatment facilities was shown to be particularly interesting to water and
sewerage companies, if the regulatory issues can be reconciled. Lastly, as
environmental regulation was considered far more significant than financial
restrictions on market development, attendees agreed to explore the potential
for Ofwat to help address this, given it almost exclusively focuses on
economic regulation.
www.mewa-recycling.com
info@mewa-recycling.com
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Working Groups
The importance of quality training
Expanding training provision and ensuring that businesses can realise the
benefits of having well trained staff were high on the agenda at last month’s
Training and Safety group meeting. The recently established training sub-group
reported back on its first meeting, detailing developments for a roadmap for AD
training, designed to cover the purpose of training, how to assess existing skills
within a business and how any gaps identified can be filled (using the existing
training matrix developed by the wider group). The sub-group is also looking to
improve the original training matrix to make it more user-friendly and is working
with ADBA’s marketing team to produce a new version.
In an update to the group, WAMITAB confirmed that 44 candidates have
registered for training on AD activities. The organisation is expanding its Risk
Tier Table for the sector to include modules on biogas engines and now has
around 60 assessors qualified for AD. In addition, WAMITAB has worked with the
National Skills Academy (NSA) to map NSA training programmes to WAMITAB
qualification requirements, with the information being made available to the
training sub-group to assist in the development of its roadmap.
EU Skills gave a presentation on the development of National Occupational
Standards (NOS) for the AD industry, which are close to completion. Although
based on standards from the waste industry, the NOS are expected to form the
basis for the development of training standards across the whole AD sector,
with the qualifications consisting of eight mandatory units and a selection of an
additional four, designed around transferability from other sectors and across
AD. However, these have only been approved by a limited group of stakeholder
companies, and ADBA and Training and Safety Working Group members –
alongside the HSE and CIWM – have expressed concern that the consultation
process has been inadequate. EU Skills representatives agreed to explore the
potential for further input, without holding the process up.
We have also committed to look at the potential for operator training, establishing
a separate subgroup to work on a common site induction pack, either to signpost
what needs to be included in an induction or to produce common information
where possible. In further news, Mike Falconer Hall from WRAP has agreed to be
the new Health and Safety sub-group chair.
Preview –
Biomethane to Grid
The next Biomethane to Grid meeting, to be held on 20 February
(location to be confirmed), will consider regulatory issues around grid
injection, with key issues such as oxygen content, upgrading equipment
ownership and approval of CV monitoring devices still outstanding.
Group members will also consider the state of the sector and recent
publicity surrounding biomethane.
Get involved
Transport Next Meeting: 12 February
Full minutes from ADBA’s working group meetings are available on the
members’ area at www.adbiogas.co.uk
Dry AD
For more information or to attend a forthcoming meeting contact
E jordan.marshall@adbiogas.co.uk
Best Practice
Planning & Permitting
Biogas to Electricity
Process & Technical
Biomethane to Grid Next Meeting: 20 February
Feedstock
Digestate
Training & Safety
Agriculture
Water & Food
Lawyers & Insurers
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Members’ News & Views
ADBA members instrumental in success
of biomethane to grid project
His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, officially opened a new anaerobic
digester and the UK’s first commercial biomethane to grid project, at
Poundbury, Dorset. Owned and operated by J V Energen, a joint venture
between local farmers and the Duchy of Cornwall, the 5 MW plant was built by
Agraferm Technologies AG and will feed around 400 m3 of biomethane directly
into the national grid each hour, as well as supplying enough electricity for 500
homes. The facility will also generate 8,000 tonnes of solid and 22,000 tonnes
of liquid digestate annually, for use on local farmland. “The close cooperation
with the gas distributor, Scotia Gas Networks (SGN), who was involved in the
project from the beginning, combined with the problem-free construction of
the plant and the excellent collaboration with J V Energen LLP, ultimately led
to the successful and timely completion of the project,” enthuses Dr Christian
Hofmann, Chairman, Agraferm Technologies AG.
Fellow ADBA member CNG Services also proved instrumental in the project’s
success. An initial feasibility study was followed by concept design and the
recommendation of DMT’s membrane technology as the most suitable for the
biogas upgrading process. CNG Services also provided engineering support
for SGN, including design integration services. “We started campaigning for
biomethane to be rewarded with a renewable support regime in 2006 and it is
great to see the UK’s first commercial biomethane to grid project operating,”
states John Baldwin, Managing Director. “This project will be a hard one to beat!”
His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales,
enjoys a tour of the Poundbury site
Charlotte Morton, ADBA’s Chief Executive, is equally enthusiastic about the
landmark development: “The Poundbury plant demonstrates that biomethane
to grid technology now works at commercial scale. With 10 more plants
scheduled to come online in the next 12 months, biomethane from AD should
be recognised as the serious commercial energy proposition that it is.”
www.cngservices.co.uk
www.agraferm.com
Evergreen launches AD
optimisation service
Small-scale AD specialist Evergreen Gas Ltd
has launched an AD process optimisation
and enhancement service, drawing on the
company’s years of experience designing and
operating AD plants. Suitable for all digester
designs and feedstocks, the diagnostic service
Evergreen’s diagnostic service
promises to keep digesters healthy
includes regular sample analysis of feedstock,
digester contents and digestate, a detailed report
and bespoke advice. “We have chosen Evergreen
Gas to monitor the biology of our AD plant,”
comments Vidyanath Gururajan, Projects Director
at Branston Ltd. “We know they have the technical
capabilities to assist us with any biological
difficulties we may encounter.”
www.evergreengas.co.uk
Hire from Gas Data at the ‘click’ of a button
Customers of Gas Data Ltd, designer and manufacturer of portable and fixed
gas analysis instrumentation including the Click! System, can now hire the
company’s range of portable equipment via its new website. The user-friendly
site provides information and case studies on the models available and allows
customers to reserve an instrument online. “There are all sorts of reasons
why someone would want to hire an instrument rather than buy it,” explains
Derrick Timms, Sales Manager. “Customers may want to see how they get
on with a particular model before making the decision to buy, they may have
an instrument that is away for servicing, or there may be a short-term need
for gas analysis. Some consultants need a gas analyser for a couple of days
for a specific job, and we also find that it suits the financial model of some
organisations which don’t want capital expenditure and would rather pay a
monthly fee.”
www.gasdata.co.uk
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Gas Data’s customers now have the facility to
hire portable gas analysers online
ElectraTherm’s Green
Machines surpass
50,000 hours runtime
ElectraTherm’s
fleet of Green
Machines, which
turn waste heat
into electricity, has
surpassed 50,000
hours runtime.
Increasing efficiency
at AD plants by
4-8%, the Green
Machine works by
using hot water to
The Green Machine can increase AD efficiency by 4–8%
create a pressurised
vapour which expands
through a patented twin-screw power block, spinning an electric
generator and producing up to 65 kWe. John Fox, Chief Executive
Officer, applauds: “ElectraTherm’s robust, patented technology has made
us the key driver for low temperature waste heat to power technology for
biogas plants, IC engines, geothermal sites and more.”
www.electratherm.com
SEaB inspires the
next generation
A competition to promote eco-friendly energy production saw 60 entrepreneurial
students complete a series of challenges set by on-site containerised AD
specialist SEaB. The Dynamo Enterprise Challenge 2012 featured at its heart
SEaB’s MUCKBUSTER®, which turns manures, food and other organic waste
into biogas, electricity, heat and high-grade organic fertiliser. Winning team
member Jon Akass saw for himself the technology’s potential during a work
experience placement with the company: “Natural resources are running out
and polluting the environment at a scary rate, whilst the world continues to
demand more power,” warns Jon. “Micro energy production can start to relieve
a lot of the strain. It is never too late to start diverting the energy being dumped
into landfill sites. It is only a matter of time before the recovery of organic waste
becomes standard practice in every country.”
www.seabenergy.com
The Dynamo Enterprise
Challenge 2012 winning team
david.shepherd@atlasbioenergy.co.uk
rob.mockridge@atlasbioenergy.co.uk
info@aprovis-gmbh.de
www.adbiogas.co.uk
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Chesterfield BioGas helps
Bradford go green
Chesterfield BioGas Ltd has
supplied a temporary vehicle
refuelling station and bulk
compressed natural gas
store to the City of Bradford
Metropolitan District Council,
as part of a Defra funded
project. The biogas equipment
supplier is also providing gas
dispensing and data recording
equipment, as well as a mobile
and fully charged bulk gas
storage skid unit. The trial
vehicles have been loaned
by Mercedes and Iveco, and
their fuel consumption will be
carefully monitored to assess
the level of emissions and fuel
A Chesterfield BioGas fuel dispenser, with card
efficiency. Councillor Andrew
reader and data logging unit
Thornton, Executive Member
for Environment and Sport, comments: “This trial is part of a larger goal of
improving air quality, protecting public health and achieving competitive
advantages through the transition to a low emission economy.”
www.chesterfieldbiogas.co.uk
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enquiries@greencrop.co.uk
www.greencrop.co.uk
Aardvark technology
powers micro AD project
Technology developed in conjunction with Aardvark EM Limited has
been used to create “the smallest biogas-powered CHP unit in the UK
running on a commercial basis,” according to Mark Clayton, Aardvark
Director. Operational for between eight and twelve hours a day,
depending on gas generation and energy demand, the powerQUBE is a
3.6 kW CHP unit, based on a farm in Somerset. The system is one of a
range of micro AD solutions from Qube Renewables, which now intends
to develop a micro biomethane upgrading module to make vehicle fuel
for the localised waste and distribution market.
www.powerqube.co.uk
The powerQUBE micro
AD solution, developed
in conjunction with
Aardvark EM Ltd
www.adbiogas.co.uk
www.jonesmcgirr.com
World News
WELTEC to
construct
Uruguayan
biogas plant
A milk powder producer
from Uruguay has
commissioned WELTEC
BIOPOWER to construct
a 3 MW AD project, north
WELTEC’s customer has commissioned two stainless
of the capital, Montevideo.
steel fermenters, each with a capacity of 5,000 m³
Beginning with an 800
kW plant in January
2013, the facility is expected to reach full output by 2015, with the owner/
operator supplying cattle manure as feedstock and using the resulting heat
and electricity in manufacturing and packaging processes. The Uruguayan
government has set a target of using at least a third of the country’s
agricultural waste for energy generation and, with policy dictating that half
of the country’s energy consumption must come from renewable sources by
2015, WELTEC’s project could serve as an example for the entire region.
www.weltec-biopower.co.uk
The King of Sweden (L) inspects
Purac Puregas’ 1,600 Nm3/h
biogas upgrading plant
Purac Puregas receives
royal seal of approval
Pentair Haffmans’ Dutch upgrading
system now operational
The King of Sweden attended the opening of Purac Puregas’ new state of the
art European manufacturing facilities in Kalmar, Sweden. Welcomed by Peter
Hjelm, Chief Executive of parent company Läckeby Water Group, His Majesty
enjoyed a tour of the facilities and was impressed by the progress on a 1,600
Nm³/h biogas upgrading plant, which uses CApure™ chemical adsorption
technology. With 14 plants already in operation across Europe, Purac’s new
production facilities will help enable further growth, particularly in the UK. “It
is a great honour for us that His Majesty’s interest in environmental issues
has led to this landmark visit,” enthuses Peter Hjelm.
www.purac-puregas.co.uk
A 500 Nm³/h biogas upgrading system, supplied by Pentair Haffmans, has
begun operation in Weurt, the Netherlands. Producing 2,600,000 m³ of
biomethane for the natural gas grid each year, the system also recovers 3,000
tpa of CO2, using an advanced technology that eliminates methane slip. Pentair
Haffmans’ system is based on a combination of membrane and cryogenic
technology that also cleans and liquefies the CO2, which can then be sold for an
additional profit. The system will produce enough biomethane to supply 1,600
households with their natural gas consumption and will be powered by 38,000
tpa of domestic organic waste, rising to 70,000 tpa in the coming years.
www.haffmans.nl
New European distribution
centre for MegaGroup/Bosta
MegaGroup, parent company of Bosta UK, is investing in a new European
distribution centre in Veghel, the Netherlands. Construction is expected to be
completed by the end of 2013, resulting in an 11,000 m2 centre with 18,000
pallet locations and 10 loading docks. A modern warehouse set-up will
guarantee state of the art order dispatch in excess of 10,000 pick lines per day,
providing customers in the UK and across Europe with a faster, more reliable
service and a more extensive product range. “We are absolutely convinced that
this investment will enable us and our customers to thrive as we serve them
faster and better,” comments Chief Executive Anton Van Daalwijk.
www.bosta.co.uk
Artist’s impression of MegaGroup’s new
European distribution centre
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Movers and Shakers
Finning Power Systems
targets growth with
two new appointments
Finning Power Systems, the UK and Ireland’s
sole distributor of Caterpillar products, has
L-R: Nigel Thompson and Clint
strengthened its power solutions team with
Noble have joined Finning’s
two new appointments. Clint Noble has joined
sales team
the company as Sales Manager for data centre
power solutions, while Nigel Thompson takes up the role of Sales Manager for
gas power solutions. “These new appointments demonstrate our commitment
to further expand our capability and build on our successful track record,”
comments Rob Pitt, Finning’s Head of Power Solutions.
www.finning.co.uk
New partnership agreement
for Kirk Group
uk@boerger.com www.boerger.com
A strategic partnership agreement between Kirk Group and Power Plastics, a
leading membrane fabrication company, will result in UK production of Kirk’s
BIODOME® Double Membrane Gas Holders, providing greater quality and
testing controls. “We are proud to have brought specialist product production
back to the UK, demonstrating that British manufacturing, engineering and
expertise can compete on a truly global scale,” enthuses Andrew Peace,
Managing Director of Kirk Group.
www.kirk-environmental.co.uk
Tamar Energy acquires
Countrystyle’s
organics operations
David Kunzer, Finance Director,
Tamar Energy Ltd and
Trevor Heathcote, Chairman,
Countrystyle Group Ltd,
seal the deal
The management and development rights
of four AD sites have been transferred from
Countrystyle Group Ltd to Tamar Energy Ltd,
in a deal which also sees Tamar acquire the
development rights to three sites with full
planning permission for AD facilities, and a
fourth, subject to planning. Trevor Heathcote,
Chairman of Countrystyle Group, states:
“Tamar’s acquisition of the strategically placed
AD projects that Countrystyle has pulled
together over the last three years will now
ensure that these projects have the funding
and the best chance possible to be built out.”
www.countrystylegroup.co.uk
Malaby Biogas helps
local farm close
the loop
A farm shop and restaurant is the latest
business to sign up to Malaby Biogas’ Direct
to AD food waste recycling scheme. The
Ginger Piggery, based on a family-run mixed
farm, will send all its food and butchery waste
to Bore Hill Farm Biodigester in Warminster,
Wiltshire, and Thomas Minter, Director of
Malaby Biogas, is looking forward to helping
close the loop between farming, food and waste:
“Working with a sustainable business like The
Ginger Piggery is a very exciting development.”
www.malabybiogas.com
Future Biogas chooses
Geotech analysers
Malaby Biogas food waste
collection buckets outside The
Ginger Piggery
Future Biogas is delighted
with the Geotech portable
BIOGAS 5000 analyser
Following mixed experiences with analysis
equipment from across Europe, AD plant constructor and operator, Future
Biogas, is delighted with the biogas analyser range from fellow ADBA member
Geotech. “The Geotech BIOGAS 5000 portable biogas analyser is robust,
accurate and easy to operate,” enthuses David Allan of Future Biogas.
www.futurebiogas.com
www.geotechuk.com
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Exhibitor Profiles
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Membership Matters
Receive tax credits on your R&D
New member service PROVIDED BY INNOVATION PLUS
ADBA has teamed up with Innovation Plus, the leading R&D tax credit advisory boutique, to
offer bespoke research and development (R&D) tax credit advice to our members at a specially
reduced rate. Over £1bn of R&D tax relief is provided annually to 10,000 companies that
develop or improve software, products or processes, develop prototypes, try new materials, test
new concepts or overcome technical challenges.
Innovation Plus’ customers from the environmental technologies
sector includes Watermatic Ltd, which has been able to claim
over £75,000 in tax credits on its R&D activities, as Zac Ribak,
Managing Director, explains: “We chose Innovation Plus as our
R&D tax service provider because of their top level expertise and
all inclusive approach to claims. Their detailed understanding of the
R&D scheme, our specialist technology, and what activities could
be claimed ensured that we received all the benefits we were entitled
to. We are convinced that had we used anyone else or tried to do it
ourselves, our claim would have been much smaller.”
“Many companies are not even aware that some of their activities
can be classified as R&D for tax purposes, and that they could claim
tax credits for these,” adds Daniel Berger, from Innovation Plus. “It’s
always worth getting in touch to see if you qualify.”
Largest claim: £25m
Success rate: 100%
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ADBA members receive 5% off the standard
rate – call Daniel and his team at Innovation
Plus on T +44 (0)203 004 9243 and quote
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Membership Matters
Debate, network and sell at the
UK’s biggest AD & biogas event
UK AD & Biogas returns in 2013 with more stands, new features and a FREE exhibition and conference. Sponsored by Tamar
Energy and taking place on 3-4 July at Birmingham NEC, the UK’s largest AD-specific trade show is the perfect place to showcase
your products and services.
Why attend?
• 240+ exhibitors
• 3,000+ visitors
• New Free exhibition entry
• New Free two-day, AD and biogas conference:
the largest in the UK
• New Transport feature area
• New AD site visits
• Free farming, legal and finance consultancy clinics
• 22 free seminars and workshops
• UK AD & Biogas Industry Awards
“Yet again UK AD & Biogas delivered on its
promises by bringing potential clients to our
door. What more can an exhibitor ask for, but to
recoup financial commitment within days of the
exhibition? Booking for 2013? You bet!”
David Brown, Managing Director, Borger
“The great thing about the whole AD process and
one of the reasons I have been so enthusiastic
about it is that it is a completely virtuous circle.”
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
Book your stand now With over 55% of stands already sold, time is running out to secure the perfect space for your business. To book your
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www.hrs.co.uk
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Upcoming Events
13-14 Feb
2013
17-20 mar
2013
11 apr
2013
2 jul 2013,
7pm
3-4 jul
2013
3 jul
2013
Energy Now Expo
Telford International Centre
Showcasing the renewable energy and energy management
opportunities available specifically to farmers and landowners,
the Energy Now Expo 2013 will include a two-day conference,
an exhibition featuring 170 suppliers and a low emission vehicle
area. Meet the ADBA team at stand 97.
www.energynowexpo.co.uk
Pro2Pac
ExCel, London
The processing and packaging exhibition for the food and drink
sector, Pro2Pac is co-located with IFE, the UK’s largest food and
drink trade event. This year’s event will feature an ADBA pavilion
in its new Sustainable Solutions Zone. Visit the ADBA team at
stand S2361.
www.pro2pac.co.uk
ADBA Members’
Meeting
One London Wall, London
Discuss the most pressing issues affecting the AD industry
with fellow ADBA members and speakers, hear the latest updates
from government departments and agencies, and network
with industry contacts old and new at the next ADBA
Members’ Meeting.
www.adbiogas.co.uk
UK AD & Biogas
pre-show
networking drinks
Crowne Plaza, Birmingham
Join the ADBA team and fellow members for a relaxed drink
before the show.
www.adbiogas.co.uk
UK AD & Biogas 2013
NEC, Birmingham
The perfect opportunity to make new contacts, meet potential
AD buyers and raise your company’s profile – join our long list
of exhibitors for the UK’s biggest AD and biogas trade show,
sponsored by Tamar Energy.
Contact E jamil.ahad@adbiogas.co.uk T +44 (0)203 176 4414
www.adbiogas.co.uk
UK AD & Biogas
Industry Awards
NEC, Birmingham
The return of ADBA’s prestigious UK AD & Biogas Industry
Awards, organised by letsrecyle.com, looks set to be even
bigger than last year’s event, promising a fantastic evening of
entertainment and fine food for award nominees and visitors
alike. Award entries opening soon!
Contact E iona.smith@environmentmedia.co.uk
www.adbiogas.co.uk
“2012 was our second year at UK AD & Biogas and I can genuinely say it is the best organised
show I have attended in over ten years; from the assistance up front to ensure the event was
promoted and marketed, through to great delivery and excellent quality of the attendees. The
fact that it caters for a niche market means that you are certain to get some great leads.”
David Castle, Sales Manager, Air Technology Systems
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Welcome new ADBA members!
AcrEnergy Air Liquide Advanced Technologies Atlas Bioenergy Ltd
B9 Organic Energy BCI Brewchem BYB Ltd Cooper Ostlund
DOJ PipeWelding Services ETP Services Ltd Eurovacuum Farm Gas Power
General Biodiesel Inc H G & C M Jukes Janovo Ltd Kelda Water Services
LDA Design Mellinsus Renewables Ltd Qila Energy SEVA Energie AG.
“ADBA has provided essential focus and leadership to the biogas
industry; without it, the alternative, fragmented representation would have
left the industry without a clear voice. With ADBA, we see a future with
more, better designed, safer biogas plants and a regulatory and policy
environment that is better informed and in our favour.”
James Lloyd, Chief Executive, BioWatt
As a provider of a wide range of technologies to the AD sector, our
membership of ADBA provides us with ideal networking opportunities and a
great way to keep up with developments in the industry.”
info@schmack-biogas.com
Steve Morris, Managing Director, Huber Technology
www.schmack-biogas.com
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Take advantage of our range of targeted commercial opportunities and watch your business profile soar.
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events including UK AD & Biogas 2013; free access to the e-version of The Practical Guide to AD; regular
industry updates; PR and marketing opportunities and much more.
• E xhibit – Our two day trade show, UK AD & Biogas 2013, is the perfect platform from which to showcase
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information, news, industry events and resources.
Request a media pack to find out about our exciting
digital advertising packages.
“We receive regular high quality leads as a result of our membership with
ADBA. Getting involved in AD & Biogas News features, winning an award
at the UK AD & Biogas Industry Awards, speaking and exhibiting at ADBA
events and attending ADBA’s member-only events have all been extremely
effective in generating enquiries for our business.”
Great rates – for a full list of opportunities contact
E jamil.ahad@adbiogas.co.uk T+44 (0)203 176 4414
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stephen.mcculloch@chesterfieldbiogas.co.uk
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Coming soon: The Practical Guide to AD
The long awaited complete
first edition of The Practical
Guide to AD will be
available to both members
and non-members from
the beginning of March.
The first complete
introductory reference
tool for those developing
and operating anaerobic
digestion facilities in the
UK, the Guide is aimed
at a wide audience,
from those with a basic
understanding to those
with greater technical
knowledge, and is
designed to guide
you through every
stage of your AD project. Written by
leading industry experts, we hope The Practical Guide to AD will become a vital
resource for anyone involved in the AD and biogas industry.
PDF copies will be free for members to download, with print copies incurring a
small charge. The Guide will also be available in both formats for non-members
to purchase via ADBA’s website.
www.adbiogas.co.uk
TEAM
Chief Executive, Charlotte Morton
T + 44 (0)203 176 0503 E charlotte.morton@adbiogas.co.uk
Policy Manager, Matt Hindle
T +44 (0)203 176 0591 E matt.hindle@adbiogas.co.uk
Policy Officer, Jordan Marshall
T +44 (0)203 176 5440 E jordan.marshall@adbiogas.co.uk
Policy Intern, Richard Sagar
T +44 (0)203 176 5416 E richard.sagar@adbiogas.co.uk
Welcome new
team members
Commercial Director, Louise Wallace
T +44 (0)203 176 0592 E louise.wallace@adbiogas.co.uk
Bringing with her a wealth of experience in conference and
media sales, Rachel Fenton has recently joined our team
as a Sales Executive, supporting Jamil Ahad in the sale of
membership, exhibition space and our various print and online
advertising offers.
Contact Rachel at E rachel.fenton@adbiogas.co.uk
T+44 (0)203 176 5418
Sales Executive, Rachel Fenton
T +44 (0)203 176 5418 E rachel.fenton@adbiogas.co.uk
Sales Manager Jamil Ahad
T +44 (0)203 176 4414 E jamil.ahad@adbiogas.co.uk
We are delighted that Pamela Butler has joined our team on a
part-time basis, to manage our accounts in-house.
Contact Pamela at E pamela.butler@adbiogas.co.uk
T+44 (0)203 176 6962
Previous experience in environmental campaigning has provided
Richard Sagar, our new Policy Intern, with an excellent basis to
support Matt Hindle’s policy team in its work on regulations and
financial incentives for the industry.
Contact Richard at E richard.sagar@adbiogas.co.uk
T+44 (0)203 176 5416
To find out more about our team go to
www.adbiogas.co.uk/about-adba/our-people/execs/
Marketing Manager, Annika Herter
T +44 (0)203 176 0590 E annika.herter@adbiogas.co.uk
Design and Creative Manager, Matthew Ireland
T +44 (0)203 176 4415 E matthew.ireland@adbiogas.co.uk
Marketing Executive, Kelly Oxenham
T +44 (0)203 176 5417 E kelly.oxenham@adbiogas.co.uk
R&D Liaison and PR Manager, Rosaline Hulse
T +44 (0)203 176 5441 E rosaline.hulse@adbiogas.co.uk
Office Executive, Peter Mackintosh
T +44 (0)203 176 0503 E peter.mackintosh@adbiogas.co.uk
Accountant, Pamela Butler
T +44 (0)203 176 6962 E pamela.butler@adbiogas.co.uk
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