Environment
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.
More than 300 delegates from across Ireland’s renewable energy, agriculture and industrial...
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N.Ireland
Ulster Unionist agriculture, environment and rural affairs spokesperson Robbie Butler described AD as "a once in a generation opportunity".
An Irish renewable energy company is partnering with Austrian AD technology experts to expand Ireland’s biomethane production.
Minister Martin Heydon has confirmed that no "request for grant aid" has been received in relation to anaerobic digestors.
Ballymahon Mart is exploring the possibility of a lease deal with a renewable gas company, following a shareholder vote.
Agri-Business
Guidelines to help authorities in assessing planning applications for biomethane plants are expected early in 2026.
Teagasc has announced the publication of a research report assessing the potential for agriculture-based AD.
Renewable Gas Forum Ireland said the publication of Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter was a landmark step for the sector.
A new Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter details how much grass silage and slurry will be needed for AD plants.
Rural Life
Communities are more open to development of the bioeconomy, including AD, when they feel "included" and "respected", new research has shown.
A pioneering feasibility study has been launched in Ireland’s mid-west to explore a new...
Construction has officially begun on Ireland’s largest agri-based biomethane plant, the first...
Planning approval for a biomethane anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Co. Kildare is being sought...
Mayo County Council has granted planning permission, subject to conditions, for an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant near Ballinrobe.
A family-owned agri-business that has failed in its contentious bid to secure planning for an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility.
Agri Politics
The IFA has called on the government to carry out an urgent review of its biomethane and anaerobic digestion (AD) policy.
A community event regarding plans to build a biogas plant at Ballyvass, Co. Kildare, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 5
The new initiative to optimise regional green biorefineries in grassland farming regions, was launched at MTU, Co. Cork.
A community meeting will take place in Co. Kildare later this month to discuss plans for a new biogas plant in the area.
Less waste was accepted for treatment at composting and anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities in Ireland 2022 according to the EPA.
