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IrBEA urges the government to 'make bioenergy happen now'

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

IrBEA urges the government to 'make bioenergy happen now'

Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) 24th National Bioenergy conference took place yesterday (Thursday, October 9).

Watch: Small biogas plant replacing €30k energy bill on Galway farm

Environment

about 1 month ago

Watch: Small biogas plant replacing €30k energy bill on Galway farm

Energy created by a biogas plant on a Co. Galway dairy farm will replace €30,000 worth of...

IrBEA publishes 'requirements' for bioenergy ahead of budget

Environment

about 2 months ago

IrBEA publishes 'requirements' for bioenergy ahead of budget

The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has called on the government to "unlock" Ireland's bioenergy potential ahead of Budget 2026.

IrBEA calls on government and MEPs to get RENURE over the line

Environment

about 2 months ago

IrBEA calls on government and MEPs to get RENURE over the line

IrBEA has called on the Irish government and MEPs to ensure an amendment to the Nitrates Directive on RENURE fertiliser gets over the line.

IrBEA: Govt cannot leave liquid fuel imports to the EU

Rural Life

4 months ago

IrBEA: Govt cannot leave liquid fuel imports to the EU

The publication of heads of bill for the proposed RHO has been welcomed by members of the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA).

Environment

5 months ago

Watch: 'Farmers have to be paid for what they produce' - CEO

The CEO of the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA), Sean Finan has said that farmers have to be paid fairly for feedstocks they produce.

Watch: 'Farmers have to be paid for what they produce' - CEO

Agri-Business

8 months ago

Biomethane production in Ireland must be 'incentivised' over imports warns group

IrBEA has warned that biomethane production in Ireland must be "incentivised and supported" ahead of cheaper imported biomethane.

Biomethane production in Ireland must be 'incentivised' over imports warns group

Environment

about 1 year ago

Need for action highlighted at IrBEA bioenergy conference

The bioenergy energy sectors of solid biomass, liquid biofuels, biogas/biomethane, wood fuels, energy crops and biochar are growing rapidly

Need for action highlighted at IrBEA bioenergy conference

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Conference to discuss advancing Ireland's bioenergy sector

A conference will take place this week to discuss recent policy developments and the advancement of Ireland's bioenergy sector.

Conference to discuss advancing Ireland's bioenergy sector

Environment

over 1 year ago

Renewable sector welcomes biomethane plan but calls for certainty

Key stakeholders in the gas and renewable energy sector have welcomed the publication of the National Biomethane Strategy.

Renewable sector welcomes biomethane plan but calls for certainty

Environment

over 1 year ago

IrBEA launches guide to specified biomass harvesting

The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has published a guide to Specified Biomass Harvesting (SBH) as part of sustainable forest management

IrBEA launches guide to specified biomass harvesting

Environment

almost 2 years ago

IrBEA welcomes mention of biochar in new Climate Action Plan

IrBEA has welcomed the recognition of biochar and BECCS as carbon removal measures in the draft CAP published by the government

IrBEA welcomes mention of biochar in new Climate Action Plan

Environment

about 2 years ago

Climate mitigation strategies that the EU can learn from

With EU carbon levels at peak, the IrBEA recent conference discussed international climate mitigation strategies that the EU can learn from

Climate mitigation strategies that the EU can learn from

Environment

about 2 years ago

Govt not implementing climate policy fast enough - CCAC

The government is not implementing climate policy fast enough, according to the chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council.

Govt not implementing climate policy fast enough - CCAC

Environment

about 2 years ago

Lack of support for bioenergy highlighted at major conference

Lack of supports and public perception were highlighted as the main areas for 'slow uptake' on bioenergy in the IrBEA conference today

Lack of support for bioenergy highlighted at major conference

Environment

about 2 years ago

IrBEA conference on energy transition starts tomorrow

The IrBEA National Bioenergy Conference 2023, taking place on Thursday will focus on how bioenergy can be used in energy transition

IrBEA conference on energy transition starts tomorrow

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

IrBEA conference to discuss the role of bioenergy in reducing emissions

The IrBEA National Bioenergy Conference 2023 will discuss bioenergy's "essential" role in emissions reduction next month.

IrBEA conference to discuss the role of bioenergy in reducing emissions

Environment

over 2 years ago

IrBEA to host major conference in Leitrim on biochar

The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) will host a conference in Leitrim with the aim of raising the profile of biochar and carbon products.

IrBEA to host major conference in Leitrim on biochar

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Industry welcome for market equality for Irish biodiesel

The Irish Bioenergy Association has welcomed the inclusion of additional renewable certificates for biodiesel produced from category 1 tallow

Industry welcome for market equality for Irish biodiesel

Environment

almost 3 years ago

Sufficient biomass feedstocks 'crucial' for bioeconomy development

Biomass feedstocks and a sufficient supply of them is key for the efficient development of an Irish bioeconomy, according to IrBEA

Sufficient biomass feedstocks  'crucial' for bioeconomy development

Rural Life

almost 3 years ago

Gurteen College and IrBEA partner for bioenergy training

Gurteen College in north Co. Tipperary and IrBEA have teamed up to provide a new bioenergy training course for farmers.

Gurteen College and IrBEA partner for bioenergy training

Environment

almost 3 years ago

Climate Action Plan 'lacks recognition' for bioenergy

The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has said that it is disappointed and concerned that the...

Climate Action Plan 'lacks recognition' for bioenergy

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

Energy users seek biogas providers to reduce carbon emissions

Biogas demand from energy users including farmers looking to reduce their fossil-fuel dependency has been on the rise, Finan has said.

Energy users seek biogas providers to reduce carbon emissions

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