Within the UK, the sector is forecast to overhaul nuclear by 2029
“Biogas… It’s Occurring”, would be the overarching theme of this yr’s World Biogas Expo happening in Birmingham, UK, on 10-11 July 2024. Organized by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Affiliation (ADBA) and the World Biogas Affiliation (WBA), the occasion is the one commerce present solely devoted to the anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas sector. This yr, it’s going to bear testimony to the fast development of the business as forecast by the Worldwide Power Company (IEA) in its World Power Outlook 2023 report*.
“Biogas and biomethane is taking part in a rising and key position in sustainable vitality with most main forecasters seeing us as one of many quickest rising renewables,” says Chris Huhne, Chair of ADBA and former UK Secretary of State for Power and Local weather Change. “Within the UK, we’re poised to overhaul nuclear throughout 2029 on present traits if we get continued help from authorities coverage. Biogas delivers not solely local weather objectives but additionally vitality safety.”
Key gamers within the AD and biogas sector will collect on the NEC Birmingham to listen to about market traits and coverage within the convention space and discover the busy exhibition the place over 150 AD and biogas firms will showcase their merchandise, companies and improvements.
Headlining the audio system’ line-up of business leaders within the Engine Room theatre shall be Former Secretary of State for Atmosphere, Meals and Rural Affairs, UK Authorities and Chair of the Worldwide Fugitive Emissions Abatement Affiliation (IFEAA) George Eustice.
He shall be joined by senior representatives of main stakeholders throughout the sector, together with the Local weather and Clear Air Coalition, the HSE Science and Analysis Centre, the Atmosphere Company, Meals Chains, CCm Applied sciences, IBBK Fachgruppe Biogas GmbH, Borea, Alps Ecoscience, Natural Roots, Bioelectric, ANGI Power Methods and lots of others. Debates will concentrate on how decarbonisation via AD could be rolled out via finance, transport, agriculture and different key sectors of the economic system.
The Expo may also function facet occasions devoted to on-farm AD and the integration of AD and biogas into decarbonisation methods for municipalities within the UK.
“The World Biogas Expo represents a wonderful alternative for individuals to come back collectively and collectively determine the alternatives and challenges that we’ve acquired in delivering for the business and the world”, explains Charlotte Morton OBE, WBA Chief Govt. “There’s a enormous quantity to study concerning the newest traits and applied sciences, what different firms are doing, what is occurring in different nations, and this can be a platform for an ideal trade of concepts as effectively.”
Co-located to the World Biogas Expo will the the World Biogas Summit – a worldwide thought-leadership discussion board hosted by the World Biogas Affiliation which this yr will welcome Jo Tyndall, Director, Atmosphere Directorate, OECD because the keynote speaker alongside different very excessive profile individuals.
The night of 10th July may also be a time for celebration with the winners of this yr’s AD and Biogas Trade Awards competitors being revealed at a gala ceremony hosted by sustainability champion Chris Hines, former Sustainability Director of the Eden Challenge and Particular Adviser to the UK Minister for the Atmosphere Michael Meacher.
Three unmissable occasions in a single place over two days at a really thrilling time for the AD and biogas sector!
Registration to the World Biogas Expo is free and could be accomplished at: www.biogastradeshow.com; www.world-biogas-summit.com
*between 8% and 22% / yr by 2030. Supply: IEA, World Power Outlook 2023
