Debates will emphasise how the industry helps secure energy security away from fossil gas and reduce the impact of global warming.

The World Biogas Summit 2025, organised by the World Biogas Association (WBA) at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, on 9-10 July, will once again highlight how the anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas industry can contribute towards energy, food and climate security, the development of circular economies and the achievement of Net Zero targets worldwide.

Around the theme "From Waste to Wealth: powering economics, protecting nature", the two-day thought-leadership forum uniquely dedicated to AD and biogas will in particular showcase the leadership of France in successfully deploying "methanisation" across vast and diverse regional landscapes, and the strides accomplished in Latin America, notably in Mexico and Brazil - the latter with the implementation of WBA's Making Biogas Happen programme through a memorandum of understanding recently signed with the State Government of São Paulo.

The latest International Energy Agency's report on biogas and biomethane, which illustrates the growing contribution made by the industry in supporting the development of a green global economy, will also underpin the discussions.

Speakers featuring on the programme include Dan Jørgensen, European Commissioner for Energy, European Commission Directorate-General for Energy, Jean-Luc Fugit, President of the French Higher Council for Energy, Martina Otto, Head of Secretariat, Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), Dr Peter Zeniewski, Senior Energy Analyst, International Energy Agency (IEA), Riccardo Savigliano, Chief – Energy Systems and Industrial Decarbonisation Unit, UNIDO, Dr Abel Clemente Reyes, President of the Mexican Association for Biomass and Biogas, Annette McKenzie, Mayor of Solihull, Mathieu de Carvalho, Regulation  and Public Affairs Senior Manager, TotalEnergies Biogaz and Chris Huhne, Chair, ADBA, and former UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change.  They will participate alongside senior WBA representatives Charlotte Morton OBE, Chief Executive, and Dr Pradeep Monga, Director of Policy and Senior Advisor.

"In its recently released second Outlook for Biogas and Biomethane report, the International Energy Agency indicates that biomethane could meet up to 25% of global natural gas demand using readily available sustainable feedstock alone", commented Charlotte Morton OBE, WBA Chief Executive.  "This is the kind of forecast that demonstrates how significant our sector can become in supporting the global economy at a time of great geopolitical uncertainty.  The World Biogas Summit is where the key players will gather to drive forward the development of biogas worldwide and help #MakeBiogasHappen. It's a critical game-changing event that we're proud to host and that shouldn't be missed by anyone interested in ensuring global energy, food and climate security for the decades to come".

The World Biogas Summit will be co-located with the World Biogas Expo, organised by WBA in partnership with the UK Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and which will provide delegates with an opportunity to hear about the latest industry trends, discover technological innovations and engage with over 150 exhibitors in the hall.

In the evening of 9th July, WBA and ADBA will also host the AD and Biogas Industry Awards Ceremony during which the winners of this year's competition will be revealed.  The prestigious event at the nearby Birmingham National Conference Centre, will be hosted by renowned comedian and impressionist Rory Bremner – expect a night of celebration and fun not to be missed!

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