Biomethane

Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

Renewable energy is once again set to be a big theme among the stands at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 13 September 2026

Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

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Rapeseed cake cuts beef emissions by 9%

Rapeseed cake cuts beef emissions by 9%

NEWS 13 September 2026

New opportunities for farmers as Ireland’s biomethane sector grows

New opportunities for farmers as Ireland’s biomethane sector grows

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 10 September 2026

Government urged to examine farm carbon pricing within 18 months

Government urged to examine farm carbon pricing within 18 months

Government urged to examine farm carbon pricing within 18 months

NEWS 9 September 2026

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

RENEWABLES 2 September 2026

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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 22 July 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 22 July 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 22 July 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 22 July 2026

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

Small-scale anaerobic digestion is often overlooked in the Republic of Ireland, but the technology is proving its worth on farms in Northern Ireland, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 22 July 2026

Meath AD plant signs biomethane deal with Flogas

Meath AD plant signs biomethane deal with Flogas

College Proteins has signed a gas purchase agreement with Flogas for biomethane that will be produced at its new anaerobic digestion plant at Nobber, Co Meath.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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 22 July 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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