Bioenergy

Four major AD projects make it to planning stages

Major biomethane developments in Monaghan, Cavan, Cork and Galway are progressing through the planning system, writes Stephen Robb.

NEWS 11 November 2026

Four major AD projects make it to planning stages

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First-ever bio-economy strategy aims to turn research into results

First-ever bio-economy strategy aims to turn research into results

NEWS 21 October 2026

New biomethane energy park planned for Westmeath

New biomethane energy park planned for Westmeath

NEWS 14 October 2026

€3m grass biorefinery opens on Cork farm

€3m grass biorefinery opens on Cork farm

€3m grass biorefinery opens on Cork farm

NEWS 1 September 2026

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 28 August 2026

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First-of-a-kind bio-refinery pilot plant launched

First-of-a-kind bio-refinery pilot plant launched

The BioScaleUp bio-based economy demonstration initiative has received co-funding of €9.7m through the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the Just Transition Fund.

RENEWABLES 25 June 2026

Bioeconomy kicking into gear

Bioeconomy kicking into gear

Attendees at the National Bioeconomy Summit last week were reminded that there is no such thing as a waste, just an opportunity writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 27 May 2026

Is biomass set to boom?

Is biomass set to boom?

Will changes to key policies and a growing focus on energy security lead to a new biomass boom, asks Stephen Robb?

RENEWABLES 13 May 2026

Biomass remains biggest source of renewables in Europe

Biomass remains biggest source of renewables in Europe

Biomass remains the largest source of renewable energy across Europe, while in Ireland it accounts for almost two-thirds of all bioenergy.

NEWS 7 May 2026

No new DAFM AD grants – but €200m scheme promised

No new DAFM AD grants – but €200m scheme promised

The Department of Agriculture will not provide any more grants towards AD plants, instead the Department of Energy is working on a new €200m scheme to be launched in 2026.

NEWS 4 March 2026

NI’s EAG Bioenergy secures €29m growth loan from digital bank

NI’s EAG Bioenergy secures €29m growth loan from digital bank

The €29m loan facility is set to support the scaling of EAG Bioenergy’s existing portfolio, including biogas and biomethane sites across Ireland and the UK.

RENEWABLES 19 January 2026

New rules to reduce unintended AD consequences

New rules to reduce unintended AD consequences

The government has published a Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter, aimed at reducing unintended negative consequences of anaerobic digestion.

RENEWABLES 12 November 2025

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