Bioenergy

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

Is biomass set to boom?

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Biomass remains biggest source of renewables in Europe

Biomass remains biggest source of renewables in Europe

NEWS 7 May 2026

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

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

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

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

RENEWABLES 19 January 2026

New rules to reduce unintended AD consequences

New rules to reduce unintended AD consequences

New rules to reduce unintended AD consequences

RENEWABLES 12 November 2025

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Environmental and community guidelines launched for AD plants

Environmental and community guidelines launched for AD plants

The Government has launched a Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter with recommendations on digestate management, sustainable feedstock, plant design, and community engagement for AD plants.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Watch: farm-scale AD works, proves Galway man

Watch: farm-scale AD works, proves Galway man

Stephen Robb attended an open day on Galway dairy farmer Brendan Kildea’s farm, which showed that small-scale biogas isn’t just viable, it actually enhances the farm’s overall viability.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

New farm biogas plant to be showcased at Galway open day

New farm biogas plant to be showcased at Galway open day

The public open day on Friday 3 October on the farm will showcase the biogas plant and aims to demonstrate how it enhances and complements the existing farming enterprise.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

EU nitrates committee endorses slurry-fertiliser proposals

EU nitrates committee endorses slurry-fertiliser proposals

The Commission has welcomed the support given by EU member states for its RENURE proposal on Friday, which could pave the way for slurry-based fertiliser to replace chemical fertilisers.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Renewable energy and the role of forestry in the landscape

Renewable energy and the role of forestry in the landscape

All renewable energy sources – solar, wind, biomass – impact on the landscape, but there is a strong case for forestry as the least intrusive if sustainably managed.

FORESTRY 1 January 1970

Fundamental issues need clarification on RHO bill – IrBEA

Fundamental issues need clarification on RHO bill – IrBEA

The Irish Bioenergy Association has welcomed the publication of the Government’s flagship Renewable Heat Obligation bill, but says fundamental issues still need to be clarified.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm