The UK reached a significant milestone in renewable energy: the commissioning of the 
first unsubsidised gas-to-grid biogas plant. Unlike earlier projects that depended heavily on 
government support, this facility proves that biogas can now stand on its own as a viable, market-
driven energy source.

This is a powerful message for the waste management sector. By converting food waste and other 
organic material into biomethane and injecting it directly into the national gas grid, the UK is 
demonstrating that waste is more than just a disposal challenge, it is a resource.

For Quantum Waste, this development is highly relevant. Every day, we collect food waste from our 
clients, sort it manually, and send it to anaerobic digestion plants. Knowing that biogas facilities can 
operate successfully without subsidies reinforces the long-term sustainability of what we do. It shows 
that the value of organic waste is recognised not just environmentally, but economically.

Biogas has the potential to reduce carbon emissions, supply renewable energy, and strengthen the 
circular economy. The fact that the UK is now home to a self-sustaining gas-to-grid plant is a sign of 
progress, and a reminder that innovative, practical recycling models like ours play a vital role in 
feeding this system.

📌 From collection to conversion, every step counts. By managing waste locally and responsibly, we 
help make projects like this possible.

Source: https://adbioresources.org/newsroom/market-analysis-how-the-first-uk-un-subsidised-gas-to-grid-plant-could-be-a-template-for-the-future/?