Biomethane

New €32m biomethane facility could help Ireland meet 12% of its 2030 target

The Cork-based Central Grid Injection facility has the capacity to receive renewable gas produced from farm and food waste.

RENEWABLES 5 October 2026

New €32m biomethane facility could help Ireland meet 12% of its 2030 target

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What can farmers earn from renewable energy?

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RENEWABLES 30 September 2026

Budget 2027 farm energy asks include 50% biogas grant and electricity VAT cut

Budget 2027 farm energy asks include 50% biogas grant and electricity VAT cut

NEWS 23 September 2026

Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

RENEWABLES 13 September 2026

Rapeseed cake cuts beef emissions by 9%

Rapeseed cake cuts beef emissions by 9%

Rapeseed cake cuts beef emissions by 9%

NEWS 13 September 2026

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New opportunities for farmers as Ireland’s biomethane sector grows

New opportunities for farmers as Ireland’s biomethane sector grows

As Ireland works towards producing 5.7 terawatt-hours of indigenous biomethane annually by 2030, Irish farmers and the wider agricultural sector are set to play an important role in its growth.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 12 August 2026

Government urged to examine farm carbon pricing within 18 months

Government urged to examine farm carbon pricing within 18 months

The Climate Council has indicated that further action is needed in the areas of forestry, biomethane and the horticulture sector and farmers must be supported to become climate resilient.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Biolectric is offering to cover 50% of planning costs for its first five small-scale farm AD projects in Ireland, but uncertainty remains over planning requirements and grant support writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

College Group connects €30m AD plant to gas grid

College Group connects €30m AD plant to gas grid

Meath-based College Group has become the second anaerobic digestion plant to connect directly to Ireland’s national gas network.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Sense check needed on energy progress

Sense check needed on energy progress

Despite the glowing press releases, Ireland's push towards energy security remains painfully slow.

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

Seven years on, first AD plant connects to grid

Seven years on, first AD plant connects to grid

Bia Energy has become Ireland’s first anaerobic digestion plant to connect directly to the national gas grid, some seven years after the State first set a biomethane target.

NEWS 12 August 2026

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

The number of US farms capturing biogas has more than doubled in five years, with agricultural projects now focused on producing biomethane.

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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