Engine Room

WBA is a key partner in Value4Farm (V4F), a collaboration funded by the EU Horizon programme. The mission is to increase on-farm renewable energy production while preserving food production, soil health, biodiversity, and reducing water and fertiliser usage. Come to this session to learn how agriculture in Europe and the world is decarbonising operations.

Small-scale biogas plants help provide home-grown, clean energy. This is important in emerging markets where consumers need renewable energy generation for heating and clean cooking as an alternative to fossil fuels. Come to this session to learn about techniques and technology to improve the performance of small-scale plants.

It’s vital when identifying  suitability of feedstocks — in the form of waste or product — you assess their quality. Potential investors could consider low supply or quality as a financial risk. Meanwhile, plant owners with a plentiful supply of higher quality feedstock can better secure finance and lower their OPEX costs. Come to this session to review the value of feedstock types, learn how to assess and monitor consistency of input and discover the path to better yields.

Digestate management is important for soil stability, food quality, food security and biodiversity. Come to this session to find out about soil types, climate conditions, nitrate vulnerable zones, worms and more. You will learn how quality management systems and monitoring support fertiliser production and sustainable growth of rotational crops. Become a champion of the circular economy!

The development of the biogas industry relies tremendously on the strength of technological innovation. Attend this session to discover emerging and alternative technologies. Learn how to increase efficiency and resilience of your operations while minimising adverse effects on the environment.

The bioenergy sector is forecast to grow exponentially from now to 2050 as part of the global ‘just transition.’ So the bioenergy sector needs well-trained and educated people to work in it. Come to this session to find out about transferable skills from other industries, employment opportunities and biogas plant operator perspectives.

Over the last decade or so, the biogas industry has grown largely from government support schemes and subsidies the world over. Whilst the industry is transitioning to increasing levels of market-oriented finance, government subsidy will continue to be important to help the industry sustain and continue to grow.

In the UK, until 2028, the primary government policy mechanism is the Green Gas Support Scheme. In this session, we will hear to make a successful application for support for this and extract what universal principles can be derived for this that can be applied for other support schemes across the globe.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will equip the biogas industry with new tools to optimise productivity and efficiency and thus profitability of operations. AI offers approaches to process control mechanisms, enabling operators to make real-time decisions to increase financial and environmental performance. Attend this session to learn about Life Cycle Assessments, feedstock potential, Net Zero goals and other operational opportunities. 

WBA’s mission is to grow the biogas sector as a renewable energy alternative to fossil fuels — while decarbonising hard-to-decarbonise sectors such as transport and heat. In line with this, WBA launched “Making Biogas Happen,” a programme for governments and industry to rapidly scale-up of biogas. Come to this session to hear first hand how the association envisions the world building hundreds of thousands of biogas plants, cutting emissions and delivering on the Global Methane Pledge.

One challenge in the scaling-up of anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas is maintaining feedstock to supply the continual output of the AD process. Attend this session to understand challenges and opportunities of segregating food waste.

Minimising uncontrolled emissions from biogas plants delivers clear benefits for health & safety, environmental protection and even financial dividends. In this session, you will hear from experts on mitigation control technologies (including satellites) and mitigation procedures (such as Leak Detection and Repair — LDAR). You’ll also find out more details on defining and controlling methane slippage.

Increasingly, governments are designing subsidy regimes to incentivise the sustainability of biogas plant operations and minimise harmful effects on the environment. GHG calculations are vital to accurate monitoring and reporting of emissions. Join this session to learn about the impact of Leak Detection and Repair Systems (LDAR) to effectively report GHG calculations and assure the credibility of achieving the sustainability criteria of your biogas plant.

Environmental Management Systems (EMS) are essential to ensure the mitigation of possible effects of biogas plants on the environment. In order to do this, plant operators need to know and understand the receptors, pathway, origin, and sources that could be impacted by their operations. Come to this session for a detailed look at suitable environmental control systems to ensure the net-positive impact of your biogas plant on the environment.

Ensuring the most robust health and safety on-site is imperative to the reputation and continued growth of the biogas industry. Join this session for presentations on COMAH, explosive atmospheres and other examples of regulations. Get expert advice health and safety and the environment.

Optimising processes on-site can help your plant operate reliably at its full potential. By coming to this session, you’ll gain knowledge of the mechanical and biological processes of your operations. Get top tips on ensuring a stable, efficient and — importantly — profitable plant. 

Attend this session to get guidance on ‘monitoring, recording, maintenance and review’ to support your operations’ profitability. Find out about maintenance standards and solutions, for example tank surveying, to ensure the the longevity of your plant.