Gas Networks Ireland connects Bia Energy plant to network

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Gas Networks Ireland and Bia Energy have agreed a deal which will see renewable biomethane gas from the Bia Energy facility at Huntstown in Co Dublin be injected directly into the gas network.

With an initial investment of €63m, Bia Energy will create up to 30 local jobs at the plant, with plans for further expansion.

The anaerobic digestion process will also create a by-product known as biofertiliser that can be used to replace conventional chemical fertilisers, with significant positive environmental impacts. Gas Networks Ireland’s Director of Customer and Business Development, David Kelly, said that replacing natural gas with biomethane in the short term is a crucial first step in the decarbonisation of the gas network.

"We are also partnering with local farmers to provide a nutrient-rich biofertiliser, replacing approximately 7,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser annually and supporting the growth of a variety of crops," he added.

 

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