In Ireland, CycleØ Group announced its intention to make a significant investment in new innovative biomethane plants in Ireland. The group, which boasts a portfolio of hundreds of successful biogas/biomethane installations in more than 40 countries globally, stated its intention to initially build 4 new agri-based plants across Ireland. This requires an investment totaling more […]
In Ireland, Simply Blue Group announced plans to develop a major sustainable aviation fuel hub in Goldboro, Nova Scotia, using renewable electricity from wind and solar farms and local biomass to produce 150,000 tonnes of SAF annually. The facility will repurpose 755 acres of land once slated for an LNG project and will rely on […]
In Ireland, Rubicon’s Infrastructure and Energy Transition Debt Fund committed £15 million to finance an anaerobic digestion plant in Wales, marking the fund’s first transaction. The project, developed by abrdn Global Sustainable Infrastructure Partners and Circular Economy Developments, will convert 120,000 tonnes of food waste annually into 180 MWh of biomethane, with a portion used […]
In Ireland, Peninsula announced the successful biofuel bunkering of the containership Yantian Express by its IMO II chemical tanker, Aalborg. The supply operation was carried out for Hapag-Lloyd AG in the Port of Barcelona. Peninsula said that the 88,500 GT vessel received 2,200mt of B30 VLSFO. The sustainable biofuel used for this blend was ISCC […]
In Ireland, the Irish Independent reports Gas Networks Ireland has announced plans to purchase up to 250 gigawatts of biomethane annually, marking its first foray into biomethane procurement. The company has published a Prior Information Notice on the e-tenders system to gauge supplier interest. This move aligns with the Irish government’s policy to replace 10% […]
In Ireland, Tesco Ireland has taken delivery of 50 state-of-the-art biomethane fueled trucks which will operate across its country-wide distribution network. The new biomethane trucks are coming on stream as part of Tesco’s comprehensive strategy to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance the environmental sustainability of its operations. The trucks will immediately replace 50 diesel […]
In Ireland, Research and Markets reported that the global biomass gasification market is forecast to have a projected CAGR of 8.58% from 2019 to 2029, with market valuation of $143 billion by 2029, up from $85.49 billion last year. The research noted that biomass gasification is gaining traction due to technological advancements and surging global […]
In Ireland, Heygaz Biomethane, a portfolio company of funds managed by InfraVia Capital Partner, reached an agreement this week to purchase the leading Irish biogas and biomethane producer, Ormonde Organics (Ormonde). The Ormonde Organics management team will remain at the helm. They will join the Heygaz executive team and will continue to have an equity […]
In Ireland, Simply Blue Group, a global renewable energy developer, said it has acquired land in Whitegate, adjacent to Ireland’s only oil refinery as part of its plans to develop a renewable energy park to produce sustainable fuels. The land acquisition represents an important stage in Simply Blue Group’s announced strategy to develop a […]
In Ireland, the Bank of Ireland emphasized its support for the Irish agriculture industry at the launch of two white papers on the development of the biomethane sector, and supporting the sustainable transition of the agrifood sector. The important role biomethane plays in decarbonising the agriculture sector was explored in more detail, with expert speakers […]
