Environment
Gas Networks Ireland to connect €63m AD plant to network
Gas Networks Ireland has announced a partnership with renewable energy company Bia Energy to connect a €63 million biomethane gas...
Biomethane
Environment
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, but have...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Environment
Biomethane strategy: Concern raised over funding commitment
Following the publication of the new National Biomethane Strategy, one farm organisation has raised concerns that the initial funding commitment...
Environment
Biomethane strategy to be 'agri-led and farmer-centric'
The new National Biomethane Strategy has now been published, following approval by cabinet yesterday (Tuesday, May 28). The primary objective...
Environment
Biomethane strategy will be 'key' in retaining derogation - MEP
The National Biomethane Strategy, which will be brought to cabinet today (Tuesday, May 28), will “play a key role” in...
Environment
Biomethane strategy to come to cabinet with €40m funding
The National Biomethane Strategy will be brought to cabinet today (Tuesday, May 28) by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
Agri-Business
Conference to focus on National Biomethane Strategy
Ireland’s National Biomethane Strategy will be the focus of the 2024 Biomethane Conference held by the Renewable Gas Forum Ireland...
Environment
'Embarrassing' how behind Ireland is on anaerobic digestion - MEP
Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher has said that it is “actually embarrassing” how far behind Ireland is within the area...
Sponsored
Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri-Business
Biomethane strategy to be published within 'weeks' - minister
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said he expects the National Biomethane Strategy to be published...
Agri-Business
Biomethane promises must be backed by supports - Smith
The managing director of Local Power has welcomed a commitment from Taoiseach Simon Harris to develop a viable biomethane industry....
Environment
National Biomethane Strategy 'to be ready' for govt consideration soon
The National Biomethane Strategy “will be ready for consideration” by government by early quarter two of this year according to...
Agri-Business
Biomethane supplier opens Tipperary facility
A newly established producer and supplier of biomethane has officially opened its operation headquarters in Tipperary Town. Nephin Energy has...
Rural Life
Final biomethane strategy due at end of March after consultation
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has indicated that the finalised version of the National Biomethane Strategy...
Rural Life
Draft National Biomethane Strategy published for consultation
A public consultation on the National Biomethane Strategy has been launched today, with submissions being received up to February 27....
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Environment
How anaerobic digestion can benefit and challenge Irish farmers
As we await publication of the government’s National Biomethane Strategy, Ireland is playing catch-up with other countries when it comes...
Agri-Business
Call for minimum 50% capital funding in biomethane strategy
The government’s new National Biomethane Strategy must include a minimum of 50% in capital funding, according to Renewable Gas Forum...
N.Ireland
Biomethane injected into Northern Ireland gas network for first time
A company has begun to inject renewable biomethane into the local gas network for the first time in Northern Ireland....
Environment
Climate mitigation strategies that the EU can learn from
With EU carbon levels at a peak globally, the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) recent conference discussed international climate mitigation strategies...