Agri-Business
Minister McConalogue has today (Wednesday, August 7), announced the opening of applications for the €40 million Biomethane Capital Grant.
Environment
Bank of Ireland has published a "white paper" on how to support the growth of the biomethane sector in Ireland.
An Taisce has claimed that the government's new National Biomethane Strategy could be the subject of a complaint to the United Nations (UN).
ICMSA president Denis Drennan said that under the biomethane strategy, gas will have to be underwritten at point of sale
ICOS president, Edward Carr said he 'welcomes' the publication of the National Biomethane Strategy, but called for 'decisive action'
Gas Networks Ireland has announced a partnership with Bia Energy to connect a €63 million biomethane gas plant to the national gas network.
Key stakeholders in the gas and renewable energy sector have welcomed the publication of the National Biomethane Strategy.
Following the publication of the National Biomethane Strategy, the IFA has raised concerns that the initial funding is "not enough".
The new National Biomethane Strategy has now been published, following approval by cabinet yesterday (Tuesday, May 28).
"Generous supports" will be needed for additional on-farm slurry and digestate storage under the National Biomethane Strategy, Smith said.
The National Biomethane Strategy will "play a key role" in retaining the nitrates derogation, according to one Irish MEP.
The National Biomethane Strategy will be brought to cabinet today by Minister Charlie McConalogue and Minister Eamon Ryan.
Ireland's National Biomethane Strategy will be the focus of the 2024 Biomethane Conference held by the RGFI at Croke Park next month.
Minister McConalogue has said he expects the National Biomethane Strategy to be published in the "next couple of weeks".
The managing director of Local Power has welcomed a commitment from Taoiseach Simon Harris to develop a viable biomethane industry.
The National Biomethane Strategy "will be ready for consideration" by government by early quarter two of this year according to a minister.
The EU's recommendation to reduce GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 has been said to be "underlining the importance" of an Irish biomethane sector.
Rural Life
Minister Charlie McConalogue has indicated that the final version of the National Biomethane Strategy will be published by the end of March.
A public consultation on the National Biomethane Strategy has been launched today, with submissions being received up to February 27.
As we await publication of the government's National Biomethane Strategy, Ireland is playing catch-up when it comes to anaerobic digestion.
The government's new National Biomethane Strategy must include a minimum of 50% in capital funding, Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) said.
