Biomethane industry set to pump €1.2 billion into Ireland
More than 10% of gas demand could be met by digester plants in coming years if RHO scheme goes ahead
The biomethane industry is preparing to invest up to €1.2 billion in Ireland over the coming decade if the government decides to introduce a Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO) scheme next year.
The industry said there is a pipeline to develop up to 250 anaerobic digester plants in in the country in the years ahead if the RHO scheme goes ahead, which could deliver up to 4 terawatt-hours (TWh) of renewable gas and account for more ...