Insights & Innovation in Anaerobic Digestion
Expert commentary, case studies and practical guidance from the BIOCON Group team. From operational tips to industry trends, our Insights help you stay ahead in the renewable energy sector.
Should AD Plants Publish Environmental Performance?
Environmental performance reporting could give anaerobic digestion plants a more credible way to show how they operate. It also raises fair questions about context, cost, confidentiality and whether public data will be understood as intended.
The Feedstock Question: Why Locality Matters as Much as Gas Yield
A feedstock with an impressive methane potential can still create a weak anaerobic digestion project. This practical guide explains how locality affects cost, process stability, digestate value and community confidence.
AD's Social Licence Problem: Why Some Plants Keep Losing at Planning
Government policy has never been more supportive of anaerobic digestion, yet individual plants keep losing at planning committee. BIOCON Group argues the sector's growth ambitions depend on winning trust locally, not just backing nationally.
AD Plant Health Checks: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Get Started
AD plant health checks give operators an early warning system for the issues that quietly erode gas yield, safety and compliance. Here is what they cover and why they are worth scheduling.
COMAH Regulations and Anaerobic Digestion: What Every UK AD Plant Operator Needs to Know
The Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015 applies to more AD plants than most operators realise. Here is what COMAH means in practice, how to assess your obligations, and why a robust environmental management system sits at the heart of compliance.
EPC Contracts in Biogas and Anaerobic Digestion: A Guide to Sustainable Energy Development
EPC contracts bring every stage of an anaerobic digestion project under one accountable partner, reducing risk and giving investors confidence. This guide explains how EPC delivery works, what each project phase involves, and how careful planning leads to success.
Why Biomethane Matters More Than Ever: The Case for UK Energy Independence
As global energy markets grow increasingly volatile and the UK's exposure to imported fossil gas becomes impossible to ignore, biomethane offers something rare: a home-grown, scalable, and genuinely renewable gas that can be produced right now, from resources we already have.
Digestate Storage, Land Application and NVZ Compliance: A Practical Guide for AD Operators
Getting digestate off your plant and onto land legally takes more than good intentions. This guide covers storage infrastructure, NVZ closed periods, application rates, nutrient management plans, and the record-keeping that holds up under audit.
Tank De-Gritting: What It Is, Why It Matters, and When to Act
Grit accumulation is one of the most overlooked threats to long-term AD plant performance. This guide explains what tank de-gritting involves, why it should be part of every operator's maintenance planning, and what happens if it is left too long.