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Renewables
Renewables gathers momentum but will policy catch up?
Stephen Robb
There is no doubt that farmers, businesses and homeowners see the potential in renewables, but significant challenges still exist, writes Stephen Robb.
10 April 2024 News
Green diesel on the rise as prices up 10c/l in 10 days
Green diesel prices are once again on an upwards trajectory having risen by 10c/l in the past 10 days. Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott report.
3 April 2024 Northern Ireland
Gas operators request for information
The information will be used to map the production potential of biomethane relative to the current gas network in NI
Renewables Roadshow: make your farmhouse easy to heat and cheap to run
The upcoming Renewable Roadshow series will focus on outlining all of the grant options available to homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, writes Stephen Robb.
3 April 2024 News
Shell to build two new massive AD plants in Germany
Last year, Shell bought Danish biomethane producer Nature Energy for €1.9bn.
4 March 2024 News
Kubota unveils largest engine to date
Kubota has introduced two engines for the OEM market for agricultural and forestry sectors, including a 3.8-litre, 114hp hydrogen engine, and its most powerful engine to date, the 210hp V5009.
21 February 2024 News
Yara warns over future fertiliser supplies as investment in capacity slows
Fertiliser maker reports 65% drop in full-year earnings despite the plunge in gas prices.
12 February 2024 News
Nephin Energy set to become Ireland's largest AD developer
Nephin Energy, the largest shareholder of the Corrib Gas Field, has officially launched its new renewable gas business Nephin Renewable Gas, which aims to develop up to 30 anaerobic digestion plants.
2 February 2024 News
Merchants keen to shift fertiliser stocks
Farmers report that significant deals are available on fertiliser, as merchants look to stimulate sales.
20 December 2023 Northern Ireland
Green diesel at four-month low as prices steady
Green diesel prices in the Republic of Ireland have trended downwards in recent weeks as prices settle between €1.03/l and €1.07/l (including VAT), the lowest they have been since July.
29 November 2023 News
Always check for underground pipes before starting a dig
Whether you are a landowner, forestry operator, farmer or contractor, always check for underground pipelines before undertaking groundworks.
26 October 2023 Advertisers' anouncements
Tipp dealer sells Ireland’s first two biogas tractors
Tipperary New Holland dealer M&S Machinery recently delivered two New Holland T6.180 Methane Power tractors to Green Generation in Nurney, Co Kildare, the first biogas tractors to be sold in Ireland.
25 October 2023 Tractors