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Government responds to non-pipeline and cross-border CO2 transport call for evidence
DESNZ has responded to the call for evidence on the government’s vision for Non-Pipeline Transport (NPT) and cross-border CO2 networks, which closed May earlier this year.
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Decarbonisation Readiness: decisions on updated 2009 Carbon Capture Readiness requirements
DESNZ have responded to the Decarbonisation Readiness (formerly Carbon Capture Readiness) consultation, laying out final positions on requirements. This brief summarises key legislation.
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Draft Biomethane Quality Protocol / Resource Framework
The EA have released a draft Biomethane Resource framework (replacing the Quality Protocol) for industry comment.
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Resources and Waste Reforms Roadmap 2024
Defra has provided a Resources and Waste Reforms Roadmap to 2025 to increase clarity around delivery timelines for Resources and Waste Strategy policies (Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging, Simpler Recycling, Digital Waste Tracking, Deposit Return Scheme).
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Severn Trent Water Site Visit
On the 6th of September the REA and Severn Trent Water co-hosted a member meeting and site visit at the Finham Wastewater Treatment Works.
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Landspreading in the News
The EA Mobile Plant Team has published their Summer 2024 edition of Landspreading in the News.
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REA Submission to the 2024 Autumn Statement
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REA response to DfE Call for evidence on Developing Biomethane Production in Northern Ireland
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Wood Heat Forum Member Meeting
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Environment Agency: R&D Standard Rules Consultation
The REA responds to an EA consultation on a new standard rules permit for research and development (R&D) at installation.
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UK Plastics Pact Consultations
The UK Plastics Pact has launched two consultations which will run until 5 PM on 12th September 2024. If you have questions or feedback on either consultation please contact Emily Nichols at [email protected].
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REA Member Briefing: Ofgem’s Regional Energy Strategic Plan (RESP) Policy Framework Consultation
On the 30th July 2024 Ofgem released their consultation on the Regional Energy Strategic Plan policy framework, the REA has produced a member briefing on the consultation.
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Proposed changes to the EASR Charging Scheme
SEPA has released a consultation for feedback on the proposed charging scheme (here). This consultation will close at midnight on Sunday, the 29th of September. Please submit any feedback or questions on the consultation to Claire at [email protected] by Friday, the 20th of September so REA can develop a draft response.
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SEPA’s EASR Consultation Analysis
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) consulted on their proposed changes to the Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations (EASR) in January 2024, receiving 63 responses. They recently published their analysis of the consultation responses.
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Reminder on Accepting By-Products as Feedstocks
Because processing plants become wholly responsible for the materials they accept as feedstocks, it is important to always receive confirmation from suppliers that the materials they are providing are, in fact, by-products.
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The Role of Enhanced Weathering and Rock Dust-Amended Compost
A running briefing summarising any research on enhanced rock weathering or rock-dust amended compost.
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Scotland’s Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030: Consultation Response Analysis
The Scottish Government consulted on their updated ‘Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030’ from January to March of 2024, receiving 156 responses. They recently published their analysis of the consultation responses
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Urgent Appeal for Support from Ukraine’s Bioenergy Association (UABIO)
In light of continuous Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and the approach of winter, the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine (UABIO) has issued an urgent appeal for assistance.
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REA Member Briefing: CMP434 Grid Code Modification
Member briefing on the recent update on the Electricity System Operator’s (ESO) CUSC Modification Proposal (CMP) 434 grid code modification.
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REA Member Briefing: Reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework