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 going down 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 Vitality Company (IEA) in its World Vitality Outlook 2023 report*.
“Biogas and biomethane is taking part in a rising and key position in sustainable power 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 Vitality and Local weather Change. “Within the UK, we’re poised to overhaul nuclear throughout 2029 on present developments if we get continued assist from authorities coverage. Biogas delivers not solely local weather targets but additionally power safety.”
Key gamers within the AD and biogas sector will collect on the NEC Birmingham to listen to about market developments and coverage within the convention space and discover the busy exhibition the place over 150 AD and biogas corporations will showcase their merchandise, companies and improvements.
Headlining the audio system’ line-up of business leaders within the Engine Room theatre will probably 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 will probably be joined by senior representatives of main stakeholders inside 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 Vitality Methods and plenty of others. Debates will give attention to how decarbonisation by way of AD will be rolled out by way of finance, transport, agriculture and different key sectors of the economic system.
The Expo may also function aspect 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 folks to come back collectively and collectively determine the alternatives and challenges that we’ve obtained in delivering for the business and the world”, explains Charlotte Morton OBE, WBA Chief Govt. “There’s a big quantity to be taught concerning the newest developments and applied sciences, what different corporations are doing, what is occurring in different nations, and it is a platform for an excellent alternate of concepts as properly.”
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 contributors.
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 will be accomplished at: www.biogastradeshow.com; www.world-biogas-summit.com
*between 8% and 22% / yr by 2030. Supply: IEA, World Vitality Outlook 2023
