Corrib gas part-owner aiming to become largest biomethane producer in Ireland

Biomethane plants take agricultural and food production waste — including slurry, grass and crops — to generate gas that is converted into energy

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney (centre) officially opened the Nephin Renewable Gas offices in Tipperary Town with Nephine Energy Managing Director Tom O’Brien and Tony Yates, Managing Director of Nephin Renewable Gas. Photo: Liam Burke/Press 22

Nephin Energy has established a new company which aims to become Ireland's largest producer of biomethane. 

The part-owner of the Corrib Gas field off the Mayo coast, the company has established a new company Nephin Renewable Gas (NRG) based in Tipperary Town. The firm is focused on developing biomethane production at scale in Ireland.