Environment
IrBEA called for swift government action to protect the biomethane industry after the EU's recommendation against the RHO scheme multiplier.
Rural Life
Concerns have been raised that a new opinion from the European Commission could put the development of the biomethane sector at risk.
Opinion
Met Éireann is indicating that a return to more normal weather could be coming our way over the next fortnight.
Dairy
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a technology that allows farmers to harness the energy contained in the slurries produced by their livestock
Agri-Business
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded a company £4 million to advance sustainable utilisation of livestock slurry.
Ballymahon Mart is exploring the possibility of a lease deal with a renewable gas company, following a shareholder vote.
A Northern Ireland based company that runs an AD facility in Co. Derry has been fined £6,000 after a discharge of "slurry-like" material.
An MEP has called on the government to "grab the bull by the horns" and speed up the development of AD and take "full advantage" of ReNure.
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.
A new biomethane plant being launched today (Monday, November 24) in Meath is set to provide an alternative income stream for local farmers.
Renewable Gas Forum Ireland said the publication of Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter was a landmark step for the sector.
Agri Politics
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will this week continue discussions on...
Communities are more open to development of the bioeconomy, including AD, when they feel "included" and "respected", new research has shown.
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food will discuss AD with a number of stakeholders in this week's meeting.
Kildare County Council has refused planning permission for a proposed anaerobic digestion (AD) facility to produce renewable biomethane.
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...
Work is ongoing to develop planning guidelines to support local authorities when assessing...
Planning approval for a biomethane anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Co. Kildare is being sought...
The Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) has announced a new board of directors to lead the...
A long-awaited and "essential" policy will "drive investment" in Ireland's indigenous biomethane...
The development of centralised planning guidelines for biomethane plants to support local...
