World Biogas Association Newsletter - September 2022
World Biogas Association
We are the global trade association for the biogas, landfill gas and anaerobic digestion (AD) sectors
Chief Executive's message
Leaving two years of pandemic behind, we couldn’t be more excited about the busy months ahead full of invaluable opportunities to raise the profile of biogas globally.
At the end of this month, I will be travelling to Washington to address the?Global Methane, Climate and Clean Air Forum 2022. Jointly organised by the UN Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) and the Global Methane Initiative (GMI), the Forum will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, technical experts and researchers from around the world to address opportunities to tackle methane emissions in order to protect the climate and improve air quality.
Biogas is critical to the delivery of the Global Methane Pledge as the waste sector is the third largest source of man-made (anthropogenic) methane emissions and growing rapidly. I will meet with all relevant organisations that will be in Washington to discuss collaboration on growing the biogas sector and share with them WBA’s upcoming Insight report on methane emissions and organic waste management.
In October, I will then travel to Denmark and South Africa to speak at biogas conferences, organised by the Energistyrelsen and the SABIA Southern African Biogas Industry Association respectively. While in South Africa, I will also attend WasteCon and, thanks to modern technology,?speak at the 2nd International Conference on Accelerating Stop Food Loss and Waste for a Net-zero Future in Cairo. I would like to meet with as many of you as possible during these business trips – if you are based in any of these countries, please contact Giulia Ceccarelli, External Affairs Lead, at?[email protected].
The wait for COP27 - UN Climate Change Conference is soon over. Following weeks of anticipation, the UNFCCC has confirmed that we are to have a WBA stand in the Blue Zone of COP27, where we will advocate for a future where organic wastes are seen as resources and biogas is a key component of the energy transition. We are also hoping to host our own side event at COP, but our application’s results will come out at the end of this week. Fingers crossed!
Chief Executive, World Biogas Association
What Do You Think is the Biggest Challenge the Biogas Industry is Currently Facing Across the Globe?
Take this survey and help us identify the problems that are currently inhibiting the growth of the industry.
Note that we are specifically requesting science and technology breakthroughs that would have a major impact in the sector, in areas where you feel the present scientific understanding or available technologies are not adequate. As such important aspects such as subsidies, access to finance, a skilled workforce etc are out-of-scope for this survey.
We intend to publish these Grand Challenges to inspire and provide direction to academics and research-intensive companies to develop the next generation of technologies to support our sector.?
Member Press Release
Anaergia ’s T?nder Plant Will Supply CO2 to European Energy A/S for Green E-Methanol Production as Fuel for Container Ships
Anaergia Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with European Energy A/S. Under the terms of this agreement Anaergia is to supply European Energy with up to 60,000 tonnes per year of liquefied biogenic Carbon Dioxide (CO2) for a period of 10 years.?
Member Press Release
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Greenlane Renewables Inc. Announces Second Deployment of Development Capital for a Renewable Natural Gas Project
Greenlane Renewables Inc., through its subsidiary, Greenlane Renewables Capital Inc., is pleased to announce its second deployment of development capital to a company focused on developing landfill gas-to-renewable natural gas (“RNG”) projects.?
Member Press Release
American Biogas Council Applauds Passage of Inflation Reduction Act and Historic Investment in Clean Energy
The American Biogas Council (ABC) applauds the passage by the Senate and now the U.S. House of Representatives of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).?It is a monumental day for clean energy production and the U.S. biogas industry. Congress has recognized the essential role biogas systems, which recycle organic waste into renewable energy and domestic, natural fertilizer products, play in our society.?
Welcome Our New Policy Analysts – Who To Reach Out To!
Recently we welcomed two new Policy and Market Analysts to the WBA team, Wasundara Doradeniya and Jo Goad , specialising in heat and transport and agriculture and environment respectively. Wasundara and Joanna will principally focus on supporting members in their relevant areas, gathering knowledge and insight from around the globe. They will also lead the development and coordination of several?Working Groups,?supported by our Lead Analyst, Leanne Williams .?
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Engaging with Leading International Bodies?
WBA is an accredited member of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), a partner of the C40 Cities Network and the Global Methane Initiative (GMI) as well as an Observer Party of the Climate Technology Centre and participant in CTCN’s Advisory Board Meetings. WBA and the International Energy Agency (IEA) collaborate on each other’s research reports. WBA is coordinating a response to the Global Methane Pledge with national governments and international bodies.
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