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Webinar 40 – An update on the Midlands Bioenergy Development Project Supported by the National Just Transition Fund

25th May 2023 in /by

A live recording of webinar 40 is available here. Topic Overview The Midlands Bioenergy Development Project is supported by the National Just Transition Fund, covering the wider Midlands area of East Galway, North Tipperary, Kildare, Offaly, Laois, Roscommon, Longford, and Westmeath. Pádraic Ó hUiginn, IrBEA’s lead on the project, outlined the project’s role and discussed developments to date, he […]

LIVE RECORDING: WEBINAR 39 – NNFCC’s 2023 Irish anaerobic digestion report explores current deployment ahead of expected biogas and biomethane market growth

12th May 2023 in , /by

A live recording of webinar 39 is available here. Topic Overview In this webinar NNFCC’s discussed their report on Irish anaerobic digestion deployment and they looked ahead to the expected biogas and biomethane market growth potential. As strategic business consultants, NNFCC are monitoring the state and growth of the Irish AD market, and are well positioned to support new […]

IrBEA’s Biochar Conference highlights the potential for growth in the sector

10th May 2023 in , /by

The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) were delighted to run a successful National Biochar and Carbon Products Conference last Wednesday on the 3rd of May in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co Leitrim. 122 enthusiastic participants attended, representing a cross section of stakeholders and businesses from this emerging sector. This event brought together experts, innovators, and entrepreneurs to discuss […]

Biomethane strategy must include medium- to long-term market supports. – IrBEA

9th May 2023 in , , /by

For immediate release 9 May 2023 The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) highlights that it is essential that there be meaningful engagement with key stakeholders and anaerobic digestion (AD) facility operators in the development of the Government’s promised biomethane strategy. CEO of IrBEA, Mr Seán Finan, on behalf of its members is also emphasising that: “The […]

PRESS RELEASE: IrBEA launches National Biochar and Carbon Products conference

24th April 2023 in , , , /by

For immediate release The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) is delighted to launch its upcoming National Biochar and Carbon Products conference, which will take place on Wednesday 3rd of May in the Landmark Hotel , Carrick-On-Shannon, Co Leitrim. IrBEA, as the national representative body for the biochar and carbon products sector, seeks to raise the profile […]

National Biochar and Carbon Products Conference 2023

19th April 2023 in /by

The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) is delighted to announce details of the National Biochar and Carbon Products Conference 2023. We delighted to announce that Celignis and Arigna Fuels are main sponsors of this event, we are grateful for their support and look forward to their presentation on the day. This event will bring together experts, […]

PRESS RELEASE: IrBEA welcomes provision for Irish-produced biofuels in newly signed transport regulations.

5th April 2023 in , , /by

For Immediate Release: The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) welcomes the inclusion of additional renewable certificates for biodiesel produced from category one tallow in the renewable transport fuel regulations 2023. Initially,  the Department of Transport’s draft regulation gave an enhanced multiplier to Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) over Irish-produced biodiesel. This had the potential to wipe out […]

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 […]