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SUMMARY:ADBA training | DSEAR with Tom Goodwin | Wednesday 16 September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, tickets are non-refundable. \nThis course is suitable for all persons working on or near electrical systems or those with responsibility for the safety of others. \n  \nCourse content \nSection 1 \nRegulatory Requirements – ATEX Directives\, DSEAR & EPR \nTerminology \nDSEAR Obligations \n\nIdentifying Dangerous Substances\nRisk Assessment\nSources of release\nHazardous Area Classification\n\nExercise – Identify sources of release and ventilation factors \n  \nSection 2 \nSources of Guidance \n\nACOP\, British Standards\, IGEM standards\n\nMeasures to reduce risk \n\nHierarchy of risk reduction measures\n\nExercise – Review a site task and identify measures which can be taken to reduce the risk \n  \nSection 3 \nEquipment for use in hazardous areas \n\nEquipment groups\nEquipment certification and marking\nTypical Protection methods – IS\, Ex d\, Ex n.\nIntrinsically Safe circuits\n\nPeriodic Inspection and Maintenance \nExercise – Identify uses for example equipment \n  \nQ&A \n(The session includes breaks) \n  \n \nTom Goodwin \nBEng (Hons)\, MSc\, C.WEM\, CEng\, MCIWEM \nTom has worked in the Anaerobic Digestion industry for 14 years across the sewage sludge\, agricultural and food waste sectors\,  developing expertise as a process engineer. Through this he has become an experienced DSEAR and Confined Space Specialist. Tom has sat on the Members Committee of the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers\, advising on the unique risks of biogas to that organisation. He has also completed works for review by the Health and Safety Executive\, helping sites through inspections and to have prohibition notices lifted. \n 
URL:https://registrations.adbioresources.org/event/adba-training-dsear-with-tom-goodwin-wednesday-16-september-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:ADBA Northern Ireland Conference | 22 September 2026 | ICC Belfast
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URL:https://registrations.adbioresources.org/event/adba-northern-ireland-conference-22-september-2026-icc-belfast/
LOCATION:ICC Belfast\, 2 Lanyon Place\, Belfast\, BT1 3WH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:ADBA & WBA Training | Feedstock with Angela Cronje | Tuesday 23 September 2026 | 11:00 - 15:00
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, tickets are non-refundable. \nFeedstock Training Course\nUnderstanding Feedstocks and How to Make the Most of Them \nADBA members and non-members are welcome. \nThe main focus of this training course will be on feedstock preparation and characterisation (understanding / interpreting lab test results)\, the impact on the AD process design and performance\, and impact on the digestate characteristics. \nHosted by\n \nAngela Cronjé\nPhD MEng\, ROOTS Organics Ltd \nProgramme \n\n11:00 Welcome \nIntroductions and overview  \n11:15 Feedstock Types and Preparation \nSuitable for AD and the tricky types of materials   \n12:00 Feedstock Composition \nUnderstanding lab test results and using the information in practice   \n13:00 Break   \n13:30 Impact on AD \nHow feedstocks affect process design and performance  \n14:30 Impact on Digestate Quality \nhow feedstocks affect the characteristics of digestate   \n15:00 Discussion \nOpen session Q&A    \n  \nPlease note\, tickets are non refundable. \n 
URL:https://registrations.adbioresources.org/event/adba-wba-training-feedstock-with-angela-cronje-tuesday-23-september-2026-1100-1500/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:WBA Training | AD Process Diagnostics & Process Disruption (Spanish) | Mario Rosato
DESCRIPTION:WBA Training Course – AD Process Diagnostics & Process Disruption (Spanish)\nWednesday\, 24 September 2026\n13:00 – 17:00 BST\nOnline via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline course on Anaerobic Digestion Diagnostics and Prevention of Process Disruption\nWho should participate: AD plant operators\, developers\, consultants\, researchers\, engineers and anybody engaged in getting the maximum profit from a biogas plant. \nRequired professional level: The participant should have at least some basic knowledge of chemistry and anaerobic digestion technology. \nLecturer: Prof. eng. Mario A. Rosato\, author of “Managing Biogas Plants – A Practical Guide” (CRC Press\, 2017). \nProgramme\nCritical review of the current methods for managing biogas plants and outline of the rational method\n\nScope and general vision of this course\nThe most common methods for biogas plant management\, and why to avoid them:\n\nBMP from tables\nBMP from theoretical formulas (Buswell\, Baserga\, pFOM)\nBMP as a function of the BOD test\nTitration (a.k.a. FOS/TAC\, a.k.a. VFA/TA)\nElectrical conductivity\nControl of the digester with pH or ORP electrodes\nChemical analysis of the trace elements and (or) inhibitors\n\n\nIntroduction to the rational method for biogas plant management\n\nMeasuring the VS (or COD) of the feedstock\nMeasuring the BMP of the feedstock (a brief comparison between the norms VDI 4630:2006\, UNI 11703:2018 and IWA Draft 2016)\nMeasuring the specific biological activity of the inoculum (SMA test and the need for its normalisation\, hydrolytic\, proteolytic and lipolytic activity\, comparing additives and pretreatments)\nMeasuring the digestion efficiency\nMeasuring and energy optimisation of the digester’s stirring\n\n\n\nHow to optimise the digestion process and prevent its disruption\n\nFrequent causes of process disruption and how to avoid them. Some study cases.\nLaboratory techniques in anaerobic digestion \n\nBasics of metrology and error propagation: How to measure accurately\, even with coarse instruments\nDifference between accuracy and precision\nPractical application of the error analysis\nMeasurement devices for the gas flow and volume from fermentation processes\nvolumetric methods\nbarometric methods\nBatch and continuous volumetric methods: when to employ one or the other\nCritical review of the literature\n\n\n\n  \n \nSpeaker: Prof. Eng. Mario A. Rosato\, author of “Managing Biogas Plants – A Practical Guide” (CRC Press\, 2017)\, has a wide ranging experience in anaerobic digestion\, with a specific experience in plant diagnostics and process control. As a biogas expert\, he actively participated in the working group that created the new UNI 11703:2018 standard for biomethane potential assessment (BMP) \n 
URL:https://registrations.adbioresources.org/event/wba-training-ad-process-diagnostics-process-disruption-spanish-mario-rosato/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="WBA":MAILTO:cmurdoch@worldbiogasassociation.org
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SUMMARY:ADBA Training | Biomethane Grid Injection with Iain Ward | Wednesday 30 September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, tickets are non-refundable. \nOverview\nThe subject of the course is “Biogas\, Biomethane and Grid Injection;  Background\, Overview and Opportunity.” It covers the technicalities\, process and procedures for biomethane-to-grid projects as well as the benefits to be gained. \n \nPurpose \nThe course will provide an understanding of opportunities and the means by which biogas manufactured from waste can be upgraded to make biomethane and to meet the various standards for entry into the existing gas supply network – this is to displace the equivalent quantity of fossil gas and hence support Net Zero initiatives.  Also\, the course will explain how the value of biomethane sold into the market (and support from the Green Gas Support Scheme) generates an income stream. \nAgenda \n1. The Basics (estimated 45 minutes)\na. Definitions and components; Biogas\, Biomethane\, the (UK) Gas Grid\, by products\nb. The existing Biomethane to grid industry\nc. Purpose and benefits\nd. Biogas upgrading technologies\ne. Plant required including chemistry\, hardware\, connections\, site characteristics and example layout\nf. Supply chain \n2. Grid Entry – the Grid Companies (20 mins)\na. Safety Case and HSE compliancesb. their role in projectsc. their obligations and requirements\nd. Local Operating Procedures \n3. Grid Entry – the Rules (45 mins)\na. Legal requirements and statutory obligations\nb. Regulations\ni. Gas (Calculation of Thermal Energy) Regulations\nii. Gas Safety (Management) Regulations\niii. DSEAR\niv. PSSR\nv. Hazardous Zoning \n4. Grid Entry– The Engineering (60 mins)\na. Standards\nb. Physical grid connection and pipelinesi. Materials\nii. Compression into high pressure tiers\nc. Flow constraints\nd. Ownerships and obligations\ne. Calorific value and Propane injection plant\ni. Propane storage\nii. Liquid vs vapour phase injection \n5. The Grid Entry Unit (15 mins)\na. Purpose and functions\nb. Example designs\nc. Supply chains \n6. Grid Entry – Operations (15 mins)\na. Monitoring and controls\nb. Maintenancec. Flow control and automation\nd. Routine works \n7. Revenues and Ofgem (30 mins)\na. Financials and commercials\nb. Site audits \n8. Grid Entry – The Future (30 mins)\na. CO2 Capture\, what it is and what’s involved\nb. Standardisation and impact on future costs\nc. Plant ownership and access\nd. Reverse Compression – how to avoid capacity constraints\ne. Network connections – by whom etc \n9. Feedback and Success Criteria (30 mins or as needed)\na. Q&A session at intervals within and after each session\nb. Feedback questionnaire after each session and at conclusion
URL:https://registrations.adbioresources.org/event/adba-training-biomethane-grid-injection-with-iain-ward-wednesday-30-september-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:WBA Training | AD Process Diagnostics & Process Disruption with Mario A. Rosato | Wednesday 14 October 2026 | 13:00-17:00
DESCRIPTION:Online course on Anaerobic Digestion Diagnostics and Prevention of Process Disruption\nWho should participate: AD plant operators\, developers\, consultants\, researchers\, engineers and anybody engaged in getting the maximum profit from a biogas plant. \nRequired professional level: the participant should have at least some basic knowledge of chemistry and anaerobic digestion technology. \nLecturer: Prof. eng. Mario A. Rosato\, author of “Managing Biogas Plants – A Practical Guide” (CRC Press\, 2017). \nProgramme\nCritical review of the current methods for managing biogas plants and outline of the rational method\n  \n\nScope and general vision of this course\nThe most common methods for biogas plant management\, and why to avoid them:\n\nBMP from tables\nBMP from theoretical formulas (Buswell\, Baserga\, pFOM)\nBMP as a function of the BOD test\nTitration (a.k.a. FOS/TAC\, a.k.a. VFA/TA)\nElectrical conductivity\nControl of the digester with pH or ORP electrodes\nChemical analysis of the trace elements and (or) inhibitors\n\n\nIntroduction to the rational method for biogas plant management\n\nMeasuring the VS (or COD) of the feedstock\nMeasuring the BMP of the feedstock (a brief comparison between the norms VDI 4630:2006\, UNI 11703:2018 and IWA Draft 2016)\nMeasuring the specific biological activity of the inoculum (SMA test and the need for its normalisation\, hydrolytic\, proteolytic and lipolytic activity\, comparing additives and pretreatments)\nMeasuring the digestion efficiency\nMeasuring and energy optimisation of the digester’s stirring\n\n\n\n  \nHow to optimise the digestion process and prevent its disruption\n\nFrequent causes of process disruption and how to avoid them. Some study cases.\nLaboratory techniques in anaerobic digestion \n\nBasics of metrology and error propagation: How to measure accurately\, even with coarse instruments\nDifference between accuracy and precision\nPractical application of the error analysis\nMeasurement devices for the gas flow and volume from fermentation processes\nvolumetric methods\nbarometric methods\nBatch and continuous volumetric methods: when to employ one or the other\nCritical review of the literature
URL:https://registrations.adbioresources.org/event/wba-training-ad-process-diagnostics-process-disruption-with-mario-a-rosato-wednesday-14-october-2026-1300-1700/
ORGANIZER;CN="WBA":MAILTO:cmurdoch@worldbiogasassociation.org
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SUMMARY:ADBA Training | Competency Management System with Angela Cronje | Wednesday 11 November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, tickets are non-refundable. \nOverview\nThe training day will cover basis of the EU Skills Competence Management System (CMS) (https://euskills.co.uk/schemes/competence-management-system/)\, benefits to the operator and the regulator\, how the system works\, setting up the Competence Management System and example training framework. \nQualifications required by waste activity managers\nHolders of an environmental permit for a waste operation\, or certain installations\, need to demonstrate technical competence for their waste activity.  As such they need to join and comply with the requirements of one of these UK government approved schemes: \n\nthe scheme run jointly by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) and Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board (WAMITAB) – an individual qualification\, or\nthe scheme run jointly by Energy & Utility sector Skills Council (EU Skills) and the Environmental Services Association (ESA) – certified competence of the company as a whole.\n\nThe EU Skills CMS is based on the principles a Management System\, similar to ISO14001\, ISO9001 etc. It is audited and certificated by UKAS accredited certification bodies. \nThe CMS is approved in England by the Department for Environment\, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Environment Agency\, in Wales by the Welsh Government and Natural Resources Wales\, in Northern Ireland by Department of Agriculture\, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and in Scotland by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). \nBenefits of the CMS approach are (but not limited to): \n\nEnhances environmental permit compliance – Assures compliance with the technical competence requirements of the Operator’s permit.\nIncreases Awareness – All staff involved in the operation have the skills and training required by the permit\, and this extends to contractors and visitors.\nCustom-built system – It is unique to the operation where training is tailored to operation making it site specific rather than the generic training required by WAMITAB.\nMaintains compliance continuity – No gaps in the technical competence cover for sickness\, holidays or unplanned absences\nFlexible – Suitable for any size of company and any permitted waste activity
URL:https://registrations.adbioresources.org/event/adba-training-competency-management-system-with-angela-cronje-wednesday-11-november-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:WBA Training | Health and Safety Awareness in AD with Amaya Arias Garcia | Thursday 26 November 2026 | Full day
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis one-day online training provides a practical introduction to health and safety in anaerobic digestion and biogas projects for a global audience. It focuses on understanding where hazards can arise across the project lifecycle and how risks can be reduced through good design\, structured risk thinking\, and effective operational practices.  \nThe course avoids country-specific legislation and instead emphasises universal safety principles\, engineering logic\, and practical decision-making. Participants are introduced to risk-thinking tools ranging from simple “what if?” approaches to formal methodologies such as HAZOP\, illustrated with real-world examples from biogas projects in different contexts.  \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be better equipped to recognise hazards\, think systematically about risk\, and support safer design\, construction\, commissioning\, and operation of biogas facilities.  \n09:00 – 09:20\nWelcome\, objectives and course structure (20 min)\nFocus \n\nWelcome and introductions\nPurpose and scope of the training\nWhat the course covers – and what it does not (not a legal compliance course)\nHow to participate\, ask questions and use the day effectively\n\n09:20 – 10:20 (60 min)\nLecture 1 | Understanding Hazards in Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Systems \nFocus\nBuilding awareness of where hazards exist in anaerobic digestion and biogas systems\, and why understanding them is essential for safe projects and operations.  \nCore topics  \n\nWhat anaerobic digestion involves in practice (process reality vs theory) \n\n\nTypical hazards present in AD and biogas facilities\n\n\nBiogas composition (methane\, carbon dioxide\, hydrogen sulphide) \n\n\nToxicity and asphyxiation risks \n\n\nExplosive atmospheres \n\n\nConfined spaces \n\n\nBiological hazards (animal by-products\, pathogens) \n\n\nMechanical and moving equipment \n\n\nWhy incidents occur when hazards are misunderstood or underestimated \n\n\nDifference between a hazardous situation and unsafe operation \n\nLearning outcome\nParticipants are able to identify common hazards in AD and biogas systems and understand why structured safety management is necessary\, without viewing the industry itself as inherently unsafe.  \n\n10:20 – 10:35 – Q&A + coffee break (15 min) \n10:35 – 11:35 (60 min)\nLecture 2 | Designing Safety In: Eliminating Risks Before the Plant Is Built \nFocus\nUnderstanding how design decisions have the greatest influence on health and safety outcomes throughout the life of a biogas project.  \nCore topics  \n\nSafety by design and inherent safety principles \n\n\nSite selection and external risks (flooding\, access\, neighbours\, climate) \n\n\nLayout and zoning: \n\n\nSeparation of people and vehicles \n\n\nHazardous vs operational vs administrative areas \n\n\nProcess safety fundamentals\n\n\nPressure management and layered safeguards \n\n\nVentilation and gas dispersion \n\n\nExplosive atmospheres (ATEX) as a design consideration\, not paperwork \n\n\nDesigning out work at height and confined space entry \n\nLearning outcome\nParticipants understand how early design choices can eliminate or significantly reduce risks\, making later operational safety easier and more robust.  \n11:35 – 11:50 – Coffee break (15 min) \n11:50 – 12:50 (60 min)\nLecture 3 | Thinking About Risk: From “What If?” to HAZOP \nFocus\nIntroducing practical risk-thinking tools used in biogas projects\, from simple approaches to more formal methodologies.  \nCore topics  \n\nHazard vs risk vs control (clear\, practical definitions) \n\n\nLikelihood and consequence \n\n\nHierarchy of controls and ALARP principle \n\n\nInformal tools: \n\n\n“What if?” analysis \n\n\nTask-based risk assessment \n\n\nFormal tools\n\n\nHAZID \n\n\nHAZOP – purpose\, structure\, and limitations \n\n\nTypical inputs (PFDs\, P&IDs\, layouts) \n\n\nCommon misunderstandings about HAZOP \n\nLearning outcome\nParticipants can understand and apply appropriate levels of risk assessment\, recognising when simple tools are sufficient and when formal studies are needed.  \n12:50 – 13:50 – Lunch break (60 min) \n13:50 – 14:50 (60 min)\nLecture 4 | Construction and Commissioning: Managing Risk During Change \nFocus\nExploring why construction and commissioning phases require particular attention to health and safety.  \nCore topics  \n\nWhy risk increases during construction and start-up \n\n\nInterfaces between client\, EPC/EPCM\, contractors and subcontractors \n\n\nTypical construction hazards: \n\n\nTraffic management \n\n\nExcavations \n\n\nLifting operations \n\n\nHot works \n\n\nRAMS: purpose and practical value \n\n\nCommissioning hazards: \n\n\nIntroduction of biogas \n\n\nTemporary configurations \n\n\nTesting under abnormal conditions \n\nLearning outcome\nParticipants understand why accidents often occur during construction and commissioning and how structured planning and coordination reduce those risks.  \n  \n14:50 – 15:05 – Coffee break (15 min) \n15:05 – 16:05 (60 min)\n Lecture 5 | Operating Safely: People\, Procedures and Emergency Response \nFocus\nTranslating safe design and planning into day-to-day operational safety.  \nCore topics  \n\nTypical operational hazards: \n\n\nGas releases \n\n\nConfined spaces \n\n\nMaintenance activities \n\n\nAbnormal operation \n\n\nCompetence\, training and fatigue management \n\n\nStandard operating procedures and safe systems of work \n\n\nEmergency preparedness: \n\n\nFires\, gas leaks\, explosions and injuries \n\n\nFirst response principles \n\n\nCommunication and coordination \n\n\nLearning from incidents and near misses \n\n\nSafety culture versus paperwork \n\nLearning outcome\nParticipants are able to recognise the key elements of effective operational H&S management and emergency preparedness in AD and biogas plants.  \n \n16:05 – 16:35\nFinal Q&A and discussion (30 min) \n\nOpen questions from participants \n\n\nReflection on key themes \n\n\nDiscussion of real-world challenges in different contexts \n\n   \n16:35 – 17:00\nWrap-up and closing (25 min) \n\nKey take-home messages \n\n\nReinforcing safety thinking across the project lifecycle \n\n\nClosing remarks \n\n   \n 
URL:https://registrations.adbioresources.org/event/wba-training-health-and-safety-awareness-in-ad-with-amaya-arias-garcia-thursday-26-november-2026-full-day/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="WBA":MAILTO:cmurdoch@worldbiogasassociation.org
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