Biomethane supply is dominant gas source in SW England for much of 2015
Data from Wales & West Utilities, the gas emergency and pipeline service that serves the south-west of England and Wales, shows that biomethane supply was the dominant gas source for the area during much of 2015.
Brexit: Lords to question experts over impact on UK energy and climate change policy
The House of Lords EU Sub-Committee on Energy and Environment will this week question experts from UCL and Chatham House about the possible impact of Brexit on EU and UK energy and climate change policy.
Biogas grows 30% in a year to power 800,000 homes – new industry report
Almost a third more biogas energy is being produced in the UK compared to this time last year, according to new figures from industry trade body ADBA.
ADBA to launch best practice scheme at UK AD & Biogas
Following on from a consultation on improving standards for AD operations which closed this week, the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association has announced that a Best Practice Scheme will be launched at UK AD & Biogas on 6 July.
Scotland exceeds 2020 climate targets 6 years early
Scottish Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has confirmed that Scotland has exceeded the level of its 2020 target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42% six years early.
Met Office:El Niño drives record rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide
The rising concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide has passed a symbolic threshold early due to the fastest annual increase on record, according to the Met Office.
REA warns strong UK renewables growth threatened by recent policy changes
The Renewable Energy Association is warning that strong growth in the UK renewable energy sector is being threatened by recent policy changes - multiple “sudden and severe” policy interventions over the past twelve months threaten to slow the industry’s progress.
North Yorks Council debates shale gas application
North Yorkshire County Council is currently processing a planning application relating to testing for shale gas at an existing well site near Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire – planning officers have recommended that Third Energy should be allowed to proceed.
EY: Scaled-back renewable energy ambitions dampen Europe’s investment potential
Almost without exception, European markets slipped down EY’s Renewable energy country attractiveness index (RECAI) rankings while less mature markets across Latin America, Africa and Asia continued their ascent, reveals the latest edition of the report.
New world first standard for cutting carbon in infrastructure released
The Green Construction Board and British Standards Institution have launched a new Publically Available Specification (PAS) document for carbon management in infrastructure.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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