ADBA has written to Rachel Reeves MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, forward of the extremely anticipated Spring Assertion on 26 March 2025.
In a letter written by Chair and former Secretary of State for Power and Local weather Change Chris Huhne and Chief Government Charlotte Morton OBE, and supported by near 100 members and business representatives, the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) requires the Chancellor to again the anaerobic digestion (AD) business and its potential to develop, assist obtain web zero, and produce clear, sustainable, and safe vitality. The letter highlights the opportunity of greater than 1 billion kilos of inwards infrastructure funding which may be out there if the Authorities makes constructive coverage choices for the biogas sector.
Within the letter, ADBA explains that “AD at the moment produces greater than 13TWh of biogas used to supply renewable electrical energy and over 7TWh of renewable fuel. That is anticipated to achieve a mixed whole of a minimum of 30TWh by 2030, considerably contributing to the UK’s clear energy goals. AD energy is usually generated in rural areas, supporting small companies, farms, and communities throughout the nation. Moreover, it performs a vital position in decarbonising wastewater remedy, meals recycling, and the UK’s world-renowned foods and drinks manufacturing sector.
The letter goes on to say: “The sector is poised for rapid growth but requires positive action from your government to realise this potential. At least £1 billion of investment in the UK AD sector is waiting to be unlocked, with interest from global investors as well as homegrown British businesses.”
“If your government makes the right decisions and the Treasury provides further support to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero”, he provides, “the AD sector will expertise vital development, attracting billions of kilos of funding within the coming years. This may in the end aid you obtain your key development mission.
The sector is alive, prepared, and able to enjoying its half in delivering web zero whereas producing homegrown, cheaper, greener, and safer vitality for the long run. Nevertheless, it requires motion from you and your authorities to achieve its full potential.”
Learn the complete letter with ADBA’s particular asks to the UK Authorities: https://adbioresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Joint-letter-to-Chancellor-from-ADBA-March-2025_.pdf
