Acquisition of Waterford biomethane firm Ormonde notified to competition watchdog

Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said it had been notified of the planned deal and was allowing third parties to raise any concerns before making a decision on the case

Ormonde operates two anaerobic digestion plants at Portlaw, Co Waterford, and Youghal, Co Cork.

The acquisition of Waterford biomethane firm Ormonde Organics by Heygaz Biomethane, a portfolio company of funds managed by InfraVia Capital Partners, has been notified to Ireland's competition watchdog.

Ormonde operates two anaerobic digestion plants at Portlaw, Co Waterford, and Youghal, Co Cork, with a total production capacity of 60GWh annually. It also has planning permission for a third facility, expected to begin operations at the end of 2025.