Environment
The RHO has been described by the IFA as "one of the main bottlenecks" when it comes to moving farmers to renewables.
Agri-Business
A new biomethane plant in Co. Cork is set to produce 70,000t of biofertilisers annually, which will be made available to local farmers.
Biomethane
Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) has called on the Irish government to immediately revise financial supports for biomethane projects.
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Go behind the scenes of a new biomethane plant, under construction, in Co. Cork which is set to...
The country's largest food and garden waste biomethane plant is being officially launched in Co. Cork today (Friday, April 24).
IrBEA called for swift government action to protect the biomethane industry after the EU's recommendation against the RHO scheme multiplier.
N.Ireland
The vice chairman of Stormont’s agriculture committee has welcomed the recent Assembly motion to support biomethane production
Rural Life
Concerns have been raised that a new opinion from the European Commission could put the development of the biomethane sector at risk.
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.
Ireland is one of eight European countries to be awarded the BIOMAPE project, a European Commission...
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.
CycleØ has lodged an appeal with An Coimisiún Pleanála following a decision to refuse planning for a proposed AD facility in Kildare.
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.
Kildare County Council has refused planning permission for a proposed anaerobic digestion (AD) facility to produce renewable biomethane.
We heard about how Nephin Renewable Gas engages with the local community when establishing biomethane plants across the country, at the National Ploughing Championships 2025.
The director of operations at Nephin Renewable Gas, Michael Sweeney described the role of farmers in producing biomethane and explained their vision to work alongside farmers to provide a sustainable biomethane sector.
Up to 99,000t of farm waste is set to be processed at a brand new biomethane facility in Co. Mayo...
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...
