Fourth Annual Report April 2017

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1 Fourth Annual Report April 2017

2 Anaerobic Digestion deployment in the United Kingdom There are now over 400 operational AD plants in the UK outside of the sewage treatment sector, with a further 420 projects currently under development. NNFCC monitors AD activity and has published the second annual report on AD Deployment in the UK. The report provides a comprehensive regional breakdown of sector development in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the 10 regions of England, giving detailed information on feedstock requirements, installed capacity and output type (combined heat & power or biomethane injection) for every project. To purchase the report or for further information about this and NNFCC's related services, visit our website or enquiries@nnfcc.co.uk. About NNFCC NNFCC is a specialist Bioeconomy consultancy based in York, UK. Established by the UK Government in 2003 as the National Non-Food Crops Centre, NNFCC has grown to become a leading UK consultancy focused on understanding biorenewable markets and technologies. NNFCC offer global companies pioneering consultancy services and act as an advisor to UK Government, providing technical, market and policy expertise on the conversion of biomass and waste to bioenergy, biofuels and biobased products. Anaerobic digestion is a key focus area for the NNFCC. Activities include contributions to development and delivery of the UK Anaerobic Digestion Strategy and Action Plan, maintenance of the Official Information Portal on Anaerobic Digestion at and regular provision of AD market and technical reports to Government and commercial clients. NNFCC NNFCC is a leading international consultancy with expertise on the conversion of biomass to bioenergy, biofuels and bio-based products. NNFCC, Biocentre, Phone: +44 (0) York Science Park, Fax: +44 (0) Innovation Way, E: enquiries@nnfcc.co.uk Heslington, York, Web: YO10 5DG.

3 Contents Contents 1 Introduction Policy & Incentives Feed-in-Tariff Renewables Obligation Contracts for Difference Renewable Heat Incentive Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive Sustainability Criteria Feedstock Restrictions Deployment Analysis Criteria Definitions Assumptions United Kingdom Scotland Wales Northern Ireland England North West of England North East of England Yorkshire & Humber West Midlands East Midlands East of England South West of England South East of England Greater London Isle of Wight Appendix: List of AD projects in the United Kingdom... 90

4 Figures Figures Figure 1. Development status of AD projects in the United Kingdom Figure 2. Scale distribution of AD projects in the United Kingdom Figure 3. Projected theoretical deployment of AD projects in the United Kingdom Figure 4. Feedstock requirements for AD projects in the United Kingdom Figure 5. Estimated land requirements for crops used in AD projects in the United Kingdom Figure 6. Development status of AD projects in the United Kingdom by nation Figure 7. Map of all AD projects in the United Kingdom Figure 8. Map of biomethane projects in the United Kingdom Figure 9. Development status of AD projects in Scotland Figure 10. Scale distribution of AD projects in Scotland Figure 11. Projected theoretical deployment of AD projects in Scotland Figure 12. Feedstock requirements for AD projects in Scotland Figure 13. Estimated land requirements for crops used in AD projects in Scotland Figure 14. Map of AD projects in Scotland Figure 15. Development status of AD projects in Wales Figure 16. Scale distribution of AD projects in Wales Figure 17. Projected theoretical deployment of AD projects in Wales Figure 18. Feedstock requirements for AD projects in Wales Figure 19. Estimated land requirements for crops used in AD projects in Wales Figure 20. Map of AD projects in Wales Figure 21. Development status of AD projects in Northern Ireland Figure 22. Scale distribution of AD projects in Northern Ireland Figure 23. Projected theoretical deployment of AD projects in Northern Ireland Figure 24. Feedstock requirements for AD projects in Northern Ireland Figure 25. Estimated land requirements for crops used in AD projects in Northern Ireland Figure 26. Map of AD projects in Northern Ireland Figure 27. Development status of AD projects in England Figure 28. Scale distribution of AD projects in England Figure 29. Projected theoretical deployment of AD projects in England... 50

5 Figures Figure 30. Feedstock requirements for AD projects in England Figure 31. Estimated land requirements for crops used in AD projects in England Figure 32. Development status of AD projects in England by region Figure 33. Development status of AD projects in the North West of England Figure 34. Scale distribution of AD projects in the North West of England Figure 35. Projected theoretical deployment of AD projects in the North West of England Figure 36. Feedstock requirements for AD projects in the North West of England Figure 37. Estimated land requirements for crops used in AD projects in the North West of England Figure 38. Map of AD projects in the North West of England Figure 39. Development status of AD projects in the North East of England Figure 40. Scale distribution of AD projects in the North East of England Figure 41. Projected theoretical deployment of AD projects in the North East of England Figure 42. Feedstock requirements for AD projects in the North East of England Figure 43. Estimated land requirements for crops used in AD projects in the North East of England Figure 44. Map of AD projects in the North East of England Figure 45. Development status of AD projects in Yorkshire & Humber Figure 46. Scale distribution of AD projects in Yorkshire & Humber Figure 47. Projected theoretical deployment of AD projects in Yorkshire & Humber Figure 48. Feedstock requirements for AD projects in Yorkshire & Humber Figure 49. Estimated land requirements for crops used in AD projects in Yorkshire & Humber Figure 50. Map of AD projects in Yorkshire & Humber Figure 51. Development status of AD projects in the West Midlands Figure 52. Scale distribution of AD projects in the West Midlands Figure 53. Projected theoretical deployment of AD projects in the West Midlands Figure 54. Feedstock requirements for AD projects in the West Midlands Figure 55. Estimated land requirements for crops used in AD projects in the West Midlands67 Figure 56. Map of AD projects in The West Midlands Figure 57. Development status of AD projects in the East Midlands Figure 58. Scale distribution of AD projects in the East Midlands... 69

6 Figures Figure 59. Projected theoretical deployment of AD projects in the East Midlands Figure 60. Feedstock requirements for AD projects in the East Midlands Figure 61. Estimated land requirements for crops used in AD projects in the East Midlands. 71 Figure 62. Map of AD projects in the East Midlands Figure 63. Development status of AD projects in the East of England Figure 64. Scale distribution of AD projects in the East of England Figure 65. Projected theoretical deployment of AD projects in the East of England Figure 66. Feedstock requirements for AD projects in the East of England Figure 67. Estimated land requirements for crops used in AD projects in the East of England Figure 68. Map of AD projects in the East of England Figure 69. Development status of AD projects in the South West of England Figure 70. Scale distribution of AD projects in the South West of England Figure 71. Projected theoretical deployment of AD projects in the South West of England Figure 72. Feedstock requirements for AD projects in the South West of England Figure 73. Estimated land requirements for crops used in AD projects in the South West of England Figure 74. Map of AD projects in The South West of England Figure 75. Development status of AD projects in the South East of England Figure 76. Scale distribution of AD projects in the South East of England Figure 77. Projected theoretical deployment of AD projects in the South East of England Figure 78. Feedstock requirements for AD projects in the South East of England Figure 79. Estimated land requirements for crops used in AD projects in the South East of England Figure 80. Map of AD projects in the South East of England Figure 81. Development status of AD projects in Greater London Figure 82. Scale distribution of AD projects in Greater London Figure 83. Projected theoretical deployment of AD projects in Greater London Figure 84. Feedstock requirements for AD projects in Greater London Figure 85. Map of AD projects in London Figure 86. Map of AD projects in the Isle of Wight... 89

7 Tables Tables Table 1. List of AD projects in Scotland Table 2. List of AD projects in Northern Ireland Table 3. List of AD projects in Wales Table 4. List of AD projects in the North West of England Table 5. List of AD projects in the North East of England Table 6. List of AD projects in Yorkshire & Humber Table 7. List of AD projects in the West Midlands Table 8. List of AD projects in the East Midlands Table 9. List of AD projects in the East of England Table 10. List of AD projects in the South West of England Table 11. List of AD projects in the South East of England Table 12. List of AD projects in Greater London Table 13. List of AD projects in the Isle of Wight

8 Introduction 1 Introduction This report outlines current deployment in the UK anaerobic digestion (AD) industry, giving a comprehensive regional breakdown of the sector in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and 10 regions of England (the nine NUTS1 regions and the Isle of Wight). The report provides detailed information on installed capacity, feedstock requirements and estimated cropping area for all anaerobic digestion plants contained with the NNFCC anaerobic digestion deployment database, which tracks projects from the first public announcement through to operation. The database is updated on a monthly basis and compiled using a number of data sources including: press announcements; regular discussions with technology providers, suppliers, investors and developers; the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD) 1, Planning Portals and Council planning registers; Ofgem statistics; and the Official Information Portal on AD, Biogas Map 2. Combined, these data sources provide an accurate insight into the various types, scales and status of AD projects in the UK 3. Transparency is a critical factor when evaluating data robustness. This is especially important when using such data to validate strategic decision-making processes. By pulling information from primary resources and providing a plant-by-plant breakdown, this report provides detailed and trustworthy data with complete transparency throughout. We expect that this report will be of significant value to developers, investors and policymakers alike in understanding the current state-of-play of the UK AD industry. The scope of this report extends to both the agricultural and non-sewage waste AD sectors and includes both combined heat & power and biomethane-to-grid projects. However, traditional sewage waste treatment AD plants are not included. On account of the short lead times for development of AD projects, future deployment estimates in this report only extend to Data for this report was finalised on 1 st April 2017 and so any developments in the UK AD sector made after this date will not be included. 1 BEIS. Renewable energy planning database For rare instances where information is not available on feedstock requirements, and where appropriate, NNFCC estimates are instead provided ensuring careful consideration is made of the individual plant site, location, size and type.

9 Example Content Installed Capacity (MWe) Example Content Maps of AD projects in the United Kingdom Development status of AD projects in XXXXX Number of plants 0 Planned Application submitted Application approved Under construction Operational 0 Farm-fed (MWe) Waste-fed (MWe) Farm-fed Waste-fed

10 Example Content Feedstock Volumes (ktpa) Example Content Feedstock requirements for AD projects in XXXXX 1, pre Manure/Slurry Crop Food Waste Crop waste Other Manure/Slurry (Cum.) Crop (Cum.) Food Waste (Cum.) Crop waste (Cum.) Other (Cum.) Feedstock requirements for AD projects in XXXXX