Bioenergy

First-of-a-kind bio-refinery pilot plant launched

The BioScaleUp bio-based economy demonstration initiative has received co-funding of €9.7m through the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the Just Transition Fund.

RENEWABLES 25 June 2026

First-of-a-kind bio-refinery pilot plant launched

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Bioeconomy kicking into gear

Bioeconomy kicking into gear

RENEWABLES 27 May 2026

Is biomass set to boom?

Is biomass set to boom?

RENEWABLES 13 May 2026

Biomass remains biggest source of renewables in Europe

Biomass remains biggest source of renewables in Europe

Biomass remains biggest source of renewables in Europe

NEWS 7 May 2026

No new DAFM AD grants – but €200m scheme promised

No new DAFM AD grants – but €200m scheme promised

No new DAFM AD grants – but €200m scheme promised

NEWS 4 March 2026

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NI’s EAG Bioenergy secures €29m growth loan from digital bank

NI’s EAG Bioenergy secures €29m growth loan from digital bank

The €29m loan facility is set to support the scaling of EAG Bioenergy’s existing portfolio, including biogas and biomethane sites across Ireland and the UK.

RENEWABLES 27 August 2025

New rules to reduce unintended AD consequences

New rules to reduce unintended AD consequences

The government has published a Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter, aimed at reducing unintended negative consequences of anaerobic digestion.

RENEWABLES 27 August 2025

Environmental and community guidelines launched for AD plants

Environmental and community guidelines launched for AD plants

The Government has launched a Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter with recommendations on digestate management, sustainable feedstock, plant design, and community engagement for AD plants.

NEWS 27 August 2025

Watch: farm-scale AD works, proves Galway man

Watch: farm-scale AD works, proves Galway man

Stephen Robb attended an open day on Galway dairy farmer Brendan Kildea’s farm, which showed that small-scale biogas isn’t just viable, it actually enhances the farm’s overall viability.

RENEWABLES 27 August 2025

New farm biogas plant to be showcased at Galway open day

New farm biogas plant to be showcased at Galway open day

The public open day on Friday 3 October on the farm will showcase the biogas plant and aims to demonstrate how it enhances and complements the existing farming enterprise.

RENEWABLES 27 August 2025

EU nitrates committee endorses slurry-fertiliser proposals

EU nitrates committee endorses slurry-fertiliser proposals

The Commission has welcomed the support given by EU member states for its RENURE proposal on Friday, which could pave the way for slurry-based fertiliser to replace chemical fertilisers.

NEWS 27 August 2025

Renewable energy and the role of forestry in the landscape

Renewable energy and the role of forestry in the landscape

All renewable energy sources – solar, wind, biomass – impact on the landscape, but there is a strong case for forestry as the least intrusive if sustainably managed.

FORESTRY 27 August 2025

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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