130 large-scale AD plants needed to meet biomethane ambitions

Members of the RGFI said they have an ambition to achieve 2.5TWh of biomethane by 2030, and 9.5TWh by 2050.

According to industry, Ireland is now recognised by Government as having the potential to be a major player in biomethane production.

130 large-scale agricultural anaerobic digestion plants are needed across rural Ireland by 2030 in order to achieve biomethane production ambitions. 

The Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) biomethane conference in Dublin heard from over 30 speakers from Ireland, other European states, and the US, where biomethane production is already well-advanced, and was addressed by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue.