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Anaerobic digestion

AD planning guidelines expected early in 2026

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

AD planning guidelines expected early in 2026

Guidelines to help authorities in assessing planning applications for biomethane plants are expected early in 2026.

'Strong willingness' among farmers to supply 175,000ha of silage for AD - report

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

'Strong willingness' among farmers to supply 175,000ha of silage for AD - report

Teagasc has announced the publication of a research report assessing the potential for agriculture-based AD.

Meath biomethane plant to offer new income stream for farmers

Agri-Business

about 2 months ago

Meath biomethane plant to offer new income stream for farmers

A new biomethane plant being launched today (Monday, November 24) in Meath is set to provide an alternative income stream for local farmers.

RGFI: Biomethane Charter 'sets the right foundation'

Agri-Business

2 months ago

RGFI: Biomethane Charter 'sets the right foundation'

Renewable Gas Forum Ireland said the publication of Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter was a landmark step for the sector.

Oireachtas agri committee to hear from those concerned about AD developments

Agri Politics

3 months ago

Oireachtas agri committee to hear from those concerned about AD developments

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will this week continue discussions on...

Rural Life

3 months ago

Rural people more open to AD when 'included' and 'respected'

Communities are more open to development of the bioeconomy, including AD, when they feel "included" and "respected", new research has shown.

Rural people more open to AD when 'included' and 'respected'

Agri Politics

3 months ago

Oireachtas agri committee to discuss AD in this week's meeting

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food will discuss AD with a number of stakeholders in this week's meeting.

Oireachtas agri committee to discuss AD in this week's meeting

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Kildare County Council denies planning permission for AD plant

Kildare County Council has refused planning permission for a proposed anaerobic digestion (AD) facility to produce renewable biomethane.

Kildare County Council denies planning permission for AD plant

Environment

4 months ago

Arrabawn-Tipperary co-op selected for biorefinery feasibility study

A pioneering feasibility study has been launched in Ireland’s mid-west to explore a new...

Arrabawn-Tipperary co-op selected for biorefinery feasibility study

Environment

4 months ago

Work begins on Mayo biomethane plant which will process 90,000t of farm waste

Construction has officially begun on Ireland’s largest agri-based biomethane plant, the first...

Work begins on Mayo biomethane plant which will process 90,000t of farm waste

Rural Life

4 months ago

Work ongoing to develop AD planning guidelines

Work is ongoing to develop planning guidelines to support local authorities when assessing...

Work ongoing to develop AD planning guidelines

Environment

5 months ago

46 farmers agree to provide feedstock to proposed Kildare AD plant

Planning approval for a biomethane anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Co. Kildare is being sought...

46 farmers agree to provide feedstock to proposed Kildare AD plant

Agri-Business

6 months ago

Renewable Gas Forum Ireland announces new board

The Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) has announced a new board of directors to lead the...

Renewable Gas Forum Ireland announces new board

Agri-Business

6 months ago

Industry forum welcomes 'essential' policy to 'drive investment' in biomethane

A long-awaited and "essential" policy will "drive investment" in Ireland's indigenous biomethane...

Industry forum welcomes 'essential' policy to 'drive investment' in biomethane

Agri-Business

6 months ago

Planning guidelines for biomethane plants a 'key priority'

The development of centralised planning guidelines for biomethane plants to support local...

Planning guidelines for biomethane plants a 'key priority'

Rural Life

9 months ago

Mayo County Council grants planning for anaerobic digestion plant

Mayo County Council has granted planning permission, subject to conditions, for an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant near Ballinrobe.

Mayo County Council grants planning for anaerobic digestion plant

Environment

10 months ago

Agri-business fails in attempt to build anaerobic digestion facility

A family-owned agri-business that has failed in its contentious bid to secure planning for an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility.

Agri-business fails in attempt to build anaerobic digestion facility

Agri Politics

10 months ago

Government urged to review biomethane and AD policy

The IFA has called on the government to carry out an urgent review of its biomethane and anaerobic digestion (AD) policy.

Government urged to review biomethane and AD policy

Agri-Business

11 months ago

37 energy research projects to receive €21m in government funding

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) said 37 energy research projects have been awarded a total of €21 million in funding.

37 energy research projects to receive €21m in government funding

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Agri-Business

11 months ago

Kildare community meeting about biogas plant cancelled

A community meeting to discuss a proposed biogas plant at Ballyvass, Co. Kildare due to take place this week has been cancelled.

Kildare community meeting about biogas plant cancelled

Agri-Business

11 months ago

Kildare to host community meeting about biogas plant

A community meeting will take place in Co. Kildare later this month to discuss plans for a new biogas plant in the area.

Kildare to host community meeting about biogas plant

Agri-Business

12 months ago

Galway company Glanua acquires UK-based AD and biogas firm

Glanua, an engineering company in Galway, has acquired UK-based Marches Biogas, a firm specialising in anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas.

Galway company Glanua acquires UK-based AD and biogas firm

Rural Life

12 months ago

SEAI: 54,000 properties retrofitted with energy upgrades

The SEAI has published its end of year review, to highlight the progress and investment made in 2024 towards a clean energy transition.

SEAI: 54,000 properties retrofitted with energy upgrades

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