Reference bodies
- DESNZ — Department for Energy Security and Net ZeroGovernmentUK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
- DefraGovernmentUK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
- Forest ResearchResearch and expertiseBritish forestry research body; publishes UK forestry statistics.
- Biomass ConnectResearch and expertiseUK demonstration and information platform for biomass crops.
- UKCEH — UK Centre for Ecology & HydrologyResearch and expertiseUK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.
- REA — Association for Renewable Energy and Clean TechnologyTrade organisationUK renewable energy and clean technology trade association.
- OfgemGovernmentUK energy regulator; administers several support schemes.
Latest news
UK: REA calls for more biomass, both home-grown and imported
The renewable energy trade association expects bioenergy demand of 190-216 TWh by 2050 and urges the government to take quick decisions on support and sustainability.
Agricultural biomassForest biomassMarkets and pricesSource : REA — Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology
UK: environmental green light for carbon capture at Drax biomass power station
On 14 August the Environment Agency granted Drax Power a permit variation allowing a carbon capture unit to be added to its bioenergy plant near Selby, Yorkshire.
Forest biomassRegulationSource : Environment Agency (GOV.UK)