Agri-Business
Ireland’s biomethane targets for 2030 could be derailed by "government inaction", Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) has warned.
Biomethane industry representatives have jointly welcomed progress on capital grants - but have called for "investment certainty and coherent policy".
Dairy
One of Europe’s largest dairy co-ops wants to use manure to fuel its milk collections in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
Agri Politics
Prospective developers of biogas projects are being called on to express interest in the government’s €200 million biomethane grant scheme.
Environment
Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) has warned that “urgent" action is now required to deliver Ireland’s 2030 climate ambitions.
The government is being urged to introduce a range of targeted measures in Budget 2027 to support the bioenergy sector in Ireland.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will officially open Gas Networks Ireland’s new €32 million central grid injection facility in Co. Cork today.
A €30 million facility in Nobber, Co. Meath that converts agri-food waste into biomethane is now connected to Ireland’s national gas network.
Biomethane
A biomethane plant has been connected to the National Gas Network in Ireland for the first time, marking "a major milestone".
An expression of interest process is expected to begin at the end of Q3 2026 for the next round of capital grants for biomethane plants.
Biomethane produced through anaerobic digestion (AD) in Co. Meath forms part of a major new renewable gas deal.
Payments to successful projects under the 2024 Biomethane Capital Grant Scheme are commencing this week.
Ireland's EU presidency provides a "unique opportunity" to "demonstrate European leadership" in renewable gas.
The Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food called for community involvement in the National Biomethane Strategy Implementation Group.
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More than 300 delegates from across Ireland’s renewable energy, agriculture and industrial...
Policymakers, developers, and industry experts will gather later this month for a one-day conference focused on Ireland's biomethane sector.
The RHO has been described by the IFA as "one of the main bottlenecks" when it comes to moving farmers to renewables.
Go behind the scenes of a new biomethane plant, under construction, in Co. Cork which is set to...
A new biomethane plant in Co. Cork is set to produce 70,000t of biofertilisers annually, which will be made available to local farmers.
Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) has called on the Irish government to immediately revise financial supports for biomethane projects.
The country's largest food and garden waste biomethane plant is being officially launched in Co. Cork today (Friday, April 24).
IrBEA called for swift government action to protect the biomethane industry after the EU's recommendation against the RHO scheme multiplier.
