ADBA Scottish Conference, 23rd May 2024 – NNFCC, the Bioeconomy Consultants, launched their second annual ‘Anaerobic Digestion Deployment in the Republic of Ireland Report’ for 2024.
There has
clearly been a lot of noise around biomethane in Ireland in the past 12 months,
and it is hoped that the coming 12 months will bring action, delivery and
progress. The draft National Biomethane Strategy presented a well-considered
and logical approach, alongside a good level of ambition, to attract
developers, investors and suppliers from other, currently less active nations.
As the industry
eagerly awaits the launch of the Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO) and the publication
of the final National Biomethane Strategy, there is a height of anticipation around
the sector and a sense of urgency coming from all angles. Two big frustrations
in the UK market are continued instability in the feedstock market and the lack
of pace of development, despite continued financial support being available.
However, the broader approach to feedstock and the key principles set out in
the draft Strategy indicate that Ireland plans to tackle these issues head-on,
by setting clear priorities and an ambitious target, to drive interest and
investment at the pace required to succeed.
NNFCC’s AD
Deployment in the Republic of Ireland report is a valuable tool for investors,
developers and suppliers with an interest in the industry. It is available for
purchase from www.nnfcc.co.uk and purchasers will receive a PDF copy of the
report containing the latest market commentary and a comprehensive database of
all operational and planned AD facilities in the Republic of Ireland, including
detail on location, status, commissioning date, energy output capacity and
feedstock treatment capacity, by type.