Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 April 2025
301. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of Biogas plants currently operating in the State; the plans to expand the number of these plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20618/25]
View answerDevelopment of an anaerobic digestion industry is at a nascent stage in Ireland. Currently, Ireland has two operational biomethane facilities, and 43 biogas facilities.
In line with the agreed Sectoral Emissions Ceilings, Government has committed to supporting the development of the industry, setting a production target of up to 5.7TWh of indigenously produced biomethane by 2030.
A first step towards realising this ambition was the publication of the National Biomethane Strategy which sets out twenty-five key strategic actions and outlines the necessary supports needed to drive growth across the industry. The Biomethane Implementation Group, chaired by my Department, will oversee implementation of the Strategy and monitor target delivery.
