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The Southern African Biogas Industry Association (SABIA)

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THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN BIOGAS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (SABIA)

In 2013, several core groups formed the Southern African Biogas Industry as a result of recognizing the potential market for biogas and the need for representation of the industry in South Africa. Prior to this, there was no single entity representing and lobbying for the interests of the biogas industry.
Over the years, the SABIA has grown in membership and is a registered non-profit organization:

 

 

WHY BE A MEMBER OF SABIA?

Membership gets you these great benefits:

  • Your company’s logo on SABIA homepage – increasing the visibility of your brand to likeminded people
  • Have your voice heard at the formulation of legislation – be part of the movement that shapes the future of the biogas industry
  • Newsletters, webinars, training and National biogas conference – access to quality information as it happens
  • Conference papers, manuals and documents – go deeper into the notes from thought-leaders of the biogas industry
  • Network and exchange information with experts – interact with peers of the biogas industry to hear how they’re advancing the field
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SABIA has grown and established itself nationally as the recognized voice for the biogas industry in. We are proud to have achieved:

  • Partnerships and collaborations with other associations and role players, including the World Biogas Association (WBA), UNIDO, GIZ.
  • Successfully accessed funding from UNIDO towards the promotion of the biogas industry.
  • Development of the biogas information HUB and in doing so making guidelines and technical documents available to the public.
  • Holding of biogas training workshops & webinars
  • Hosting of SABIA National Biogas Conferences

 

 

WITH YOUR INVOLVEMENT, WE CAN ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING GOALS:

  • Continued support of and lobbying for the development of the biogas market.
  • Gain traction and support for biogas from government.
  • Improve internal SABIA governance and streamline management procedures.
  • Increase membership and add value to existing members by adding more benefits.
  • Attract sponsorship and funding from organisations looking to invest in the industry.
  • Involvement in the development of SANAS standards for biogas.
  • Employ a full-time administrator for the association to take the burden off volunteer board directors.
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