Entries by demoirbea2015

New transport fuel rules will close the Irish biofuels sector and threatens meat processors and farmers – IrBEA

3rd April 2023 in , /by

For Immediate Release: 28th March 2023 New rules due to be signed this week by Minister Ryan will close down the Irish biofuels sector in favour of imported Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and threaten the Irish meat processing sector and farmers. Irish fuel suppliers have been required to blend in a proportion of biofuel into […]

IrBEA welcomes the relaunch of the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH)

2nd March 2023 in , /by

For Immediate Release: 02nd March 2023 IrBEA welcomes the relaunch of the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) The Irish Bioenergy Association welcomes the relaunch of the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) by Minister for Environment, Climate and Communication Eamon Ryan T.D. and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Speaking at the relaunch […]

Bioenergy should be a central focus of Ireland’s Bioeconomy Action Plan – IrBEA

2nd February 2023 in , , /by

For Immediate Release: 02nd February 2023 The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) made a detailed submission to the recent Bioeconomy Action Plan consultation, on behalf of its members, IrBEA highlighted the crucial role and potential of bioenergy in response to a number of dedicated topics. The organisation highlighted some general points regarding the emerging sector, and […]

Announcing new members

27th January 2023 in , /by

Greengrove Energy (woodchip) Hanley Fuels (firewood) O’Dwyer Timber Contractors (firewood) Barrett Fuels (firewood)We welcome these new members to the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) and also congratulate them on joining the Wood Fuel Quality Assurance (WFQA) scheme and becoming certified suppliers of quality firewood and woodchip.👉 Discover where these Irish companies are located on the suppliers map at www.wfqa.org all […]

Joint Press Release – From Gurteen College and the Irish Bioenergy Association

17th January 2023 in , , /by

New Bioenergy Training Course for farmers: Gurteen College and IrBEA combine Immediate Release: 17th January 2023 A new bioenergy training course for farmers will start on Friday 20th January 2023. It will be run as a collaboration between Gurteen College and the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA). The project is made possible by funding from the […]

Climate Action Plan lacks recognition for the immediate role and potential of bioenergy – IrBEA

23rd December 2022 in , , /by

For Immediate Release: 22/12/2022 The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) is disappointed and concerned that the Climate Action Plan published yesterday does not adequately recognise the immediate and broad role of bioenergy in achieving Ireland’s ambitious climate action targets. The plan risks ‘putting all our eggs in one basket’ on energy security and decarbonisation. The plan […]

Webinar 37: Sustainable Aviation Fuel – The potential and opportunity for bioenergy

23rd November 2022 in , , /by

A recording of this webinar can be found HERE. Topic Overview The work of SFS Ireland is focused on the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) markets in Ireland and worldwide. The organisation’s objective is to contribute to the reduction of the aviation sector’s CO2 footprint by bringing together the aviation industry, all stakeholders of the SAF […]

Biomethane Request for Information issued by GNI

14th November 2022 in , /by

Gas Networks Ireland has launched a request for information (RFI) process to support the identification of new and feasible biomethane production projects. Responses will be used to assess the future infrastructure requirements for biomethane integration into the gas network and facilitate the most efficient delivery of biomethane to our customers and the most economic connections […]