METHANYSICPE
Classified installations
In France, digesters fall under the ICPE regime (heading 2781): declaration, registration or authorisation depending on the type and quantity of inputs.
Regulatory landmarks
A framework to know before you build.
A non-exhaustive overview, mostly France and EU. Always check the current legal texts and your local authority for a real project.
SPAn
Animal by-products
Manure, slaughterhouse and food waste are governed by EU Regulation 1069/2009, with sanitation requirements for some materials.
UE
Renewable energy directive
The RED framework and the REPowerEU plan set European targets for biomethane and sustainability criteria for biogas.
Dig.
Digestate and spreading
Digestate can be returned to soils as a fertiliser, under an approved status, a specification or a spreading plan.
Grid
Grid connection and support
Biomethane injection requires a connection study with the grid operator, and may benefit from a purchase tariff or a guarantee of origin.
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