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Nephin and Gas Networks Ireland to collaborate on biomethane
Stephen Robb
Nephin Renewable Gas, the company aiming to become Ireland's largest developer of anaerobic digestion plants, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gas Networks Ireland.
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmers urged to respect gas pipelines
GNI (UK) Ltd. have run a series of information events in NI to highlight the importance of gas pipeline safety
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmers are key to a low-carbon future
Government must not forget the key role for farmers and landowners in meeting future greenhouse gas targets
Heat pumps an option for agriculture
When powered by solar PV panels, the heat can is produced with virtually no emissions
2 October 2024 Renewables
Gas remains energy kingmaker in August
Gas remained the largest energy source in Ireland throughout August, generating 37% of the country’s electricity, compared with 34% generated by wind.
23 September 2024 Renewables
Always check for underground pipelines before starting a dig
Whether you are a landowner, forestry operator, farmer or contractor, always check for underground pipelines before undertaking groundworks.
15 August 2024 Advertisers' anouncements
Green diesel prices float around €1.02/litre
Prices quoted for green diesel across the country including the recently added excise duty are floating around €1.02/l.
7 August 2024 News
Plan for east Galway gas plant angers locals
An east Galway concern group is frustrated with an energy developer' approach to a planned power plant in its area, as well as solar farms which may follow.
31 July 2024 News
AD planning is difficult but not impossible
Securing planning permission for anaerobic digestion plants is one of the most challenging aspects of developing a project, but there are solutions to help with the process writes Stephen Robb.
3 July 2024 Renewables
Biomethane in line for slice of €3bn climate and nature fund
The fund is has also been pitched as a source of funding for farmers' efforts to improve water quality, emissions cuts and biodiversity.
19 June 2024 Renewables
AD plants wanted for new Mitchelstown grid injection facility
AD plants who cannot connect to the gas grid are invited to submit an expression of interest to supply biomethane to Gas Networks Ireland’s new Central Grid Injection facility in Mitchelstown, Cork.
17 June 2024 News
Farmers should use co-op model to supply AD plants - Minister Ryan
Those considering a move to supply anaerobic digestion plants should look to farming's co-op traditions to get the best deal they can, according to Minister Ryan.
12 June 2024 Renewables