Government’s biomethane strategy finally gets off the ground

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Plan would save a lot of Co2, but what will it mean for farmers?

Plan for establishing up to 200 anaerobic digestion plants by 2030 would save a lot of CO2, but what will it mean for farmers?The strategy arguably relegates farmers to the roles of feedstock suppliers and digestate users, making it nearly impossible for them to own the industry. Photograph: Robert Perry/EPA. The delay is inexplicable given the technology is proven and, with agriculture core to the economy, its widespread deployment in rural Ireland ticks a lot of boxes.

The strategy envisages establishing 140-200 anaerobic digestion plants by 2030 – from a standing start of just three. There is €40 million in initial capital supports from a potential EU pot of €1 billion.

 

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