Biomethane

Sense check needed on energy progress

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

RENEWABLES 19 August 2026

Sense check needed on energy progress

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Seven years on, first AD plant connects to grid

Seven years on, first AD plant connects to grid

NEWS 13 August 2026

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

RENEWABLES 5 August 2026

Meath AD plant signs biomethane deal with Flogas

Meath AD plant signs biomethane deal with Flogas

Meath AD plant signs biomethane deal with Flogas

NEWS 27 July 2026

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Competitiveness council backs biomethane rethink and LNG

Competitiveness council backs biomethane rethink and LNG

The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council urges rethink on how to support biomethane sector and adopting a technology-neutral approach to renewable energy.

NEWS 2 July 2026

RHO and AD grants still on track - department

RHO and AD grants still on track - department

Concerns had been mounting within the industry that the bill would be delayed until the autumn, further postponing the introduction of the initial 1.5% obligation rate.

NEWS 2 July 2026

Straw becoming key AD feedstock in Europe

Straw becoming key AD feedstock in Europe

If the tillage industry is looking for new opportunities to safeguard its future, straw to biogas could be one.

RENEWABLES 2 July 2026

€21m in biomethane funding left unspent as just seven AD plants secure grants

€21m in biomethane funding left unspent as just seven AD plants secure grants

The seven projects have the capacity to deliver approximately 10% of Ireland's 2030 biomethane production target, as set out in the Climate Action Plan.

NEWS 2 July 2026

Compliance complexities of AD

Compliance complexities of AD

Compliance requirements and the complex regulatory landscape facing the AD sector were discussed at length during the recent Biomethane Day conference, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 2 July 2026

Down to Agribusiness: inflation, risk and putting money to work

Down to Agribusiness: inflation, risk and putting money to work

On this week’s podcast, Stephen and Lorcan take a closer look at inflation, insurance, investments and what risk really means.

NEWS 2 July 2026

AD plants should be welcomed in communities – Minister

AD plants should be welcomed in communities – Minister

Minister O'Brien said that more has to be done at the political level on the importance of biomethane.

NEWS 2 July 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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