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SUMMARY:ADBA Training | AD Plant Optimisation with Angela Cronjé | Tuesday 8 September 2026 | 09:30-15:00
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, tickets are non-refundable. \nOverview\nThe Plant Optimisation Training Course\, instructed by Angela Cronjé\, a seasoned chemical engineer with two decades of experience in managing organic waste processing on functional plants\, is designed to provide operators with an in-depth understanding of the mechanical and biological processes involved in an AD plant. \nThis course caters to both novice and experienced operators\, and will cover a range of topics\, such as plant operation\, options for monitoring activity\, and the interpretation of resulting data. Moreover\, attendees will learn how to analyse data and use it to modify inputs\, improve efficiency\, stabilise the digester\, and enhance output quality and quantity. The course includes a section on troubleshooting common issues and provides an overview of the biological processes in an AD plant. \nWhile the course is primarily aimed at on-farm and food-waste AD\, it is also relevant to other plant types\, including those in the planning\, design\, and construction phases. \nLearning outcome\nThis training program will educate AD operators and plant biologists on fundamental biological principles\, monitoring techniques to ensure the health of biological systems\, and methods for collecting and analysing relevant data. The course will also cover strategies for resolving issues that may arise during the process. Attendees are expected to have prior knowledge of basic digester biology and be interested in expanding their knowledge to enhance biological health and optimise gas production. \nWho is it for?\nWe encourage AD operators\, AD Developers\, AD Funders\, Biologists\, Feedstock Managers\, Policy makers\, Consultants\, Technology providers and others to attend. \n Please note\, tickets are non-refundable.
URL:https://registrations.adbioresources.org/event/adba-training-ad-plant-optimisation-with-angela-cronje-tuesday-8-september-2026-0930-1500/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:WBA Training | Plant Optimisation with Angela Cronje | Tuesday 15 September 2026
DESCRIPTION:WBA Plant Optimisation Training Course\nTuesday 15 September 2026 | 09:00-17:00 BST UK Time\nOnline via Zoom\n\n\n\n\nOverview\nThe Plant Optimisation Training Course\, instructed by Angela Cronjé\, a seasoned chemical engineer with two decades of experience in managing organic waste processing on functional plants\, is designed to provide operators with an in-depth understanding of the mechanical and biological processes involved in an AD plant. \nThis course caters to both novice and experienced operators\, and will cover a range of topics\, such as plant operation\, options for monitoring activity\, and the interpretation of resulting data. Moreover\, attendees will learn how to analyse data and use it to modify inputs\, improve efficiency\, stabilise the digester\, and enhance output quality and quantity. The course includes a section on troubleshooting common issues and provides an overview of the biological processes in an AD plant. \nWhile the course is primarily aimed at on-farm and food-waste AD\, it is also relevant to other plant types\, including those in the planning\, design\, and construction phases. \nLearning outcome\nThis training program will educate AD operators and plant biologists on fundamental biological principles\, monitoring techniques to ensure the health of biological systems\, and methods for collecting and analysing relevant data. The course will also cover strategies for resolving issues that may arise during the process. Attendees are expected to have prior knowledge of basic digester biology and be interested in expanding their knowledge to enhance biological health and optimise gas production. \nWho is it for?\nWe encourage AD operators; AD Developers; AD Funders; Biologists; Feedstock Managers; Policy makers; Consultants\,; Technology providers and others to attend. \n\n\nAgenda
URL:https://registrations.adbioresources.org/event/wba-training-plant-optimisation-with-angela-cronje-tuesday-15-september-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="WBA":MAILTO:cmurdoch@worldbiogasassociation.org
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SUMMARY:WBA Training | Fundamentals of Project Finance with Michael Ware\, Green Giraffe | Tuesday 29 September 2026 | 13:00-16:00
DESCRIPTION:The REPowerEU policy sets an ambitious target of producing 35 billion Cubic Meters (bcm) of biomethane in Europe annually by 2030 compared to current production of 6.4 bcm in 2024. This will require the creation of > 1\,000 Anaerobic Digestion plants and EUR billions of new investment into the sector. This investment will undoubtedly follow the principles of project finance. \nThis training course will give participants : \n\nA good understanding for how project finance for biogas works\nCommon contractual structures\nHow financing biogas plants is different from wind or solar\nReal life case studies of recently funded projects\nTypical bank terms\nHow to value biogas plants\nCommon valuation metrics\nAn overview of the investor market.\n\nThe course will be presented by Michael Ware who is the market leader for biogas at Green Giraffe. Michael has been working in project finance for over 20 years and has raised in excess of GBP 1 billion for renewable energy projects. He is currently advising on biogas projects in 7 different European countries. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPlease note\, training course tickets are non-refundable.
URL:https://registrations.adbioresources.org/event/wba-training-fundamentals-of-project-finance-with-michael-ware-green-giraffe-tuesday-29-september-2026-1300-1600/
ORGANIZER;CN="World Biogas Association":MAILTO:rzlokower@worldbiogasassociation.org
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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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