RGFI advocates pre-planning consultation
RGFI members have proven global reputations in the design, construction and sustainable operation of renewable gas facilities. Through the Forum, members advocate thorough and robust environmental impact assessments, including, where needed, Natura 2000 assessments, for developers seeking planning consents. With…
Ireland has the potential to be a world leader in renewable gas production
Ireland has many natural advantages when it comes to sustainable food production. We are also a self-sufficient food producing nation with agriculture representing 9.5% of total exports in 2019. Our grass-based agriculture means that feedstock is available and sustainable and, mainly because of…
AD biomethane in the top 25 recommendations to reduce carbon emissions in agriculture
McKinsey & Co, consultants to the Irish government, have recently placed AD biomethane in the top 25 recommendations to reduce carbon emissions in agriculture – at a pricing of €85 per tonne of CO2 abated. RGFI welcomed the McKinsey figures…
EU €1.85trillion Recovery Plan includes support for renewables and biomethane.
RGFI has welcomed the European Commission’s revamped long-term EU budget and €1.85 trillion Recovery Plan, noting that the proposal includes crucial support for the biomethane industry. The RGFI is now calling on Irish government negotiators to commit to ambitious biomethane…
RGFI makes submission to candidates calling for commitment to 12% bio-methane target.
The Renewable Gas Forum of Ireland is calling on candidates in the forthcoming election to support setting a target of 12% biomethane in the gas grid by 2030 . RGFI say that biomethane produced from agricultural organic matter and by-products…
RGFI commissioned KPMG Report says low carbon, renewable gas scheme presents strategic national opportunity.
Call on Government to support a scalable, agri-led bio-methane “green gas” industry. Potential savings of 2.6m tonnes CO2pa. Research conducted by KPMG with industry, gas consumers and the agricultural sector concludes there is a compelling business case for the establishment…