Research and analysis

Methane Emissions from Anaerobic Digestion (MEAD)

This report outlines the results of research into fugitive methane emissions from anaerobic digestion sites, including an assessment of different measurement techniques.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 22 January 2025

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Methane Emissions from Anaerobic Digestion (MEAD): study

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DESNZ commissioned the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) to undertake research to improve understanding of methane emissions from Anaerobic Digestion (AD) sites.

NPL surveyed 7 AD sites to better understand the potential sources of methane emissions and the magnitude of those emissions. Different techniques were used for both short and long-term monitoring of emissions, predominantly relying on Differential Absorption Lidar (DIAL).

This research improves the evidence base on fugitive methane emissions location and magnitude and will help inform future policy.

Published 22 January 2025