Anaerobic Digestion
Anaerobic digestion is a well proven renewable energy and waste management technology. It produces renewable energy in the form of biogas from organic materials such as manures and slurries, food waste and sewage sludge. We are committed to making the most of the potential of anaerobic digestion to contribute to our climate change, waste management and wider environmental objectives.
Latest news
- 17 February 2009: To catalyse efforts and provide a focus for action, we have published "Anaerobic Digestion – Shared Goals". Developed jointly with a broad range of stakeholders, this sets out collective ambitions for the use of anaerobic digestion. A news release has been published.
See Anaerobic Digestion – Shared Goals (PDF, 50 KB) also organisations and businesses endorsing these goals (PDF, 20KB) - 17 February 2009: Jane Kennedy announced that Steve Lee, Chief Executive Officer of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), will Chair a new Task Group to lead the development of an Implementation Plan for anaerobic digestion.
Further information
- Read more: What is Anaerobic Digestion?
- Government actions: financial and market support, demonstration programme, standards and protocols
Where to get business advice
Contact us
- email biogas@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Page last modified: 18 February 2009
Page published: 17 February 2009