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.
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Christmas Trees, Food Waste and Anaerobic Digestion: Turning Festive Waste into Biogas
During the festive season, the UK sees a spike in organic waste – from mountains of leftover food to thousands of discarded Christmas trees. But these holiday leftovers don’t need to go to waste. Anaerobic digestion (AD) can recycle much of this seasonal biomass into renewable energy (biogas) and organic fertiliser.
PAS 110 and the new digestate rules. What AD operators need to know
The rules around PAS 110 and digestate End of Waste have changed in England, with the Anaerobic Digestate Quality Protocol withdrawn and a new Resource Framework in place. This article explains what has changed, how the tighter plastics limits and new storage rules affect AD operators, and the practical steps you can take to stay compliant and protect revenue.
Solid Feeding in Anaerobic Digestion: What is it? When to use it, and how to run it
A practical guide to solid feeding in anaerobic digestion. What it is, when to use it, and how to run it well. Explore equipment choices, TS targets, dosing patterns, mixing, and troubleshooting. Get real-world tips for silage and food waste, protect stability, lift gas yield, and keep digestate markets open with PAS 110-aligned practice.
Slurry-fed Anaerobic Digestion on UK farms: opportunities, challenges and how to make it work
Slurry-fed anaerobic digestion is transforming how UK farms manage waste and energy. With policy support and smarter nutrient use, it’s now one of the most accessible routes to on-farm renewable energy. This guide explores the opportunities, challenges, and practical steps to make slurry AD work profitably for your business.
Liquid Feeding in Anaerobic Digestion: What Is It and Why It Matters
Liquid feeding is transforming the way AD plants operate, offering smoother feeding, higher process stability, and reduced maintenance. We look at how liquid feeding works, compare it to solid systems and explore the practical design, performance benefits and potential drawbacks operators should consider when optimising biogas production.
Farming Feeding AD: How Agriculture Powers the Anaerobic Digestion Industry
Farming and anaerobic digestion form a powerful partnership at the heart of the UK’s renewable energy transition. Agriculture provides the essential feedstocks that fuel AD plants, while AD returns value through renewable energy, nutrient-rich digestate, and reduced emissions.
Green Gas Support Scheme: What Changed in July 2025?
In July 2025, the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) saw important updates, from tariff stability and an extended application window to new sustainability requirements and streamlined processes. This article breaks down what’s changed, why it matters, and how AD and biogas operators can take advantage of the opportunities created.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Anaerobic Digestion Projects: What Is It and How Much Does It Cost?
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) are a crucial step in planning biogas and anaerobic digestion projects in the UK. This guide explains what an EIA is, when it’s required, typical costs, and how to prepare effectively. Discover how to manage the process smoothly and ensure your project gains approval without costly delays.
What is Food Waste? Turning a Problem into Biogas with Anaerobic Digestion
Food waste is more than leftovers, it’s a global challenge and a valuable resource. This guide explains what food waste is, why it matters, and how anaerobic digestion transforms it into renewable biogas and fertilizer. Featuring real-world projects from BIOCON Group, we show how turning waste into energy supports sustainability, climate goals, and the circular economy.
Farming Rules for Water and the Anaerobic Digestion Revolution: Navigating New Regulations for Sustainable Biogas Operations
Discover how the July 2025 Farming Rules for Water are reshaping nutrient management in UK agriculture. Learn what the changes mean for digestate, compliance, and the future of anaerobic digestion, and how AD operators can turn regulation into opportunity.
The Future of Green Gas: How European Biogas is Revolutionising Corporate Decarbonisation
Biomethane is Europe’s fastest, most practical lever for Scope 1 decarbonisation. Flexible procurement pathways, from certificates to onsite AD, give corporates a credible way to act now while building long-term resilience.