Michael Chesshire, Evergreen Gas

1. THE IMPORTANCE OF ON- FARM AD TO FARMERS AND THE UK
CHAIR:
CHARLOTTE SMITH, BBC RADIO 4'S FARMING TODAY AND BBC 1’S COUNTRYFILE
PANEL:
MICHAEL CHESSHIRE, EVERGREEN GAS LTD
ANDREW HIPWELL, HSBC BANK PLC
CHRIS HUHNE, ADBA
NICK TAPP, CRAIGMORE FARMING
IAIN WATT, FORUM FOR THE FUTURE

2. ADBA National Conference, London, 9thDecember 2014
The importance of on-farm AD
to farmers and the UK
Michael Chesshire
Evergreen Gas Ltd
&
University of Southampton

3. ADBA National Conference, London, 9thDecember 2014
Anaerobic Digestiona Natural Biological Process
Biomass
Biofertiliser
35oC
Biogas

4. ADBA National Conference, London, 9thDecember 2014
Combined heat & power unit
Biogas for CHP

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BMAD small-scale biogas upgrade plant
Biogas
as
Vehicle Fuel

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GenecoBio-Bus, Bristol

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Spreading digestate on winter wheat
Biofertiliser

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What are the key factors for farmers?
•Diversification–less dependence on supermarkets;
•Manure & slurry–positive value achieved;
•Index-linked income–FiTs, RHI & export;
•Energy self-sufficiency–electricity, heat & vehicle fuel;
•Control of weeds–black grass is a particular problem;
•Digestate–less dependence on mineral fertilisers; and
•Environmental protection–farmers docare.

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100
million tonnes per year
20
TWhof biogas energy per year
Food Waste
Animal Manure
GHG savings (CO2equivalent)
Greenhouse Gas Mitigation

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