Review of the reference documents on best available technique (BREF) for wast...EBAconference
The document discusses the review of the BREF (Best Available Techniques Reference Document) for waste treatment plants. It provides an overview of the German Biogas Association and the Industrial Emissions Directive. It describes the process for reviewing the WT-BREF, including forming subgroups to provide input. Data collection from 568 waste treatment plants across Europe is discussed to gather plant-specific data for the review. The review aims to better describe biological treatment processes to establish standards.
010-011_Biofuels-Fundamental Research and Industrial Applicationsenicsummerschool
This document provides information about biofuels including ethanol and biodiesel. It discusses various global production statistics for biofuels. It also discusses different feedstocks and technologies used to produce biofuels, including first, second, and potential 1.5 generation biofuels from feedstocks like sweet sorghum. Challenges facing the biofuels industry are mentioned, as well as some example projects and companies working in the biofuels space.
Clean power for transport: a European alternative fuels strategy. The role of...EBAconference
This document discusses the European Union's Clean Power for Transport initiative to reduce dependence on oil for transportation. It promotes increasing the use of natural gas and biomethane as alternatives. The EU has adopted a directive establishing infrastructure targets for natural gas fueling stations to support road and water transportation using compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and biomethane by 2025-2030. The directive also aims to improve technical specifications and consumer information to facilitate the transition to alternative fuels across all EU member states.
EBA's strategy to respond to the challenges facing the European biogas indust...EBAconference
The document outlines the strategy proposed by Jan Stambasky, President of the European Biogas Association, to address challenges facing the European biogas industry. It proposes focusing on 2030 renewable energy targets and policies, regulations around bio-waste, digestate and sustainability criteria. It also advocates for standardized biomethane markets across Europe to increase energy security and potentially eliminate dependence on Russian natural gas imports through biogas development. The strategy recognizes biogas as a multi-benefit industry but that support policies must acknowledge all its advantages to realize its potential.
The importance of renewable energy resources in the long-term energy strategy...EBAconference
The document discusses biogas and the biobased economy. It provides information about the Energy Academy Europe, which is a center of excellence focused on education, research and innovation related to the transition to sustainable energy, including renewables, energy efficiency, gas and carbon reduction. It also discusses scenarios for the future of bioenergy in the Netherlands, including increased domestic production and imports of biomass for bioenergy and biobased chemicals by 2030. Additionally, it examines the economic and environmental viability of technologies for producing synthetic natural gas from biomass via gasification processes.
Biogas industry as a part of sustainable farming - Dr. Stefano BozzettoEBAconference
This document discusses the sustainability of farming practices with and without biogas. It addresses criticisms of bioenergy production, arguing that biogas has advantages over other biofuels due to its ability to use multiple feedstocks, operate on a small scale, cycle nutrients, and reduce pollution from agriculture and livestock. Biogas is presented as an important part of achieving "ecological agricultural intensification" - increasing production on the same land in a less polluting way and making farms less dependent on fossil fuels. Anaerobic digestion is described as an "essential technological infrastructure" that can support sustainable agricultural practices.
The document describes the e-gas project in Werlte, Germany, which is the first industrial-scale power-to-gas plant. The plant uses excess electricity from renewable sources to produce synthetic natural gas (SNG) through the process of electrolysis and methanation. The SNG and biomethane produced will be injected into the natural gas grid to provide fuel for approximately 1,500 Audi A3 g-tron vehicles per year and contribute to CO2-neutral mobility. Additionally, the plant integrates CO2 from a nearby biogas upgrading facility to further optimize the energy and sustainability of the overall system.
Carbon Capture and Storage in the Cement IndustryAntea Group
Heidelberg Cement presented on carbon capture and storage/ utilization as part of the recent Antea Group-sponsored EHS&S workshop for the chemical industry at the Brightlands Chemelot campus in the Netherlands.
Sustainability in Cement Industry | Rakesh Bhargava, Chief Climate & Sustaina...Cairn India Limited
The document discusses sustainability initiatives in the Indian cement industry. It notes that the industry is the second largest producer of cement globally and discusses its economic and social contributions. It outlines several sustainability initiatives the industry is undertaking, including generating green power through waste heat recovery, increasing the use of alternative fuels and raw materials to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, enhancing energy efficiency, undertaking social development programs, and transparent sustainability reporting. The industry is also working to make its supply chain more sustainable through criteria evaluation, stakeholder consultation, and monitoring.
Delivered by Ian O'Flynn - Head of Commercial and Corporate Affairs in Gas Networks Ireland. This presentation covers Low Carbon Transport in the Heavy Goods and Public Transport Market.
Ali Lloyd presented on the outlook for biomass electricity in the UK. Biomass is projected to contribute around a third of renewable electricity by 2020, with most growth coming from burning wood in dedicated units or co-firing with coal. Biomass electricity requires financial support, mainly through the Renewables Obligation Certificate scheme or new Contracts for Difference. While a number of biomass conversion projects have been announced for coal plants, not all will go ahead due to limits on renewable electricity support and availability of sustainable biomass. Key issues for biomass electricity projects include regulatory risk, securing sustainable fuel supply, and meeting sustainability criteria.
Hellenic Petroleum is an oil company that is diversifying into renewable energy and new technologies. It aims to invest in renewable electricity projects to develop a portfolio of 100-200 MW of wind, solar, biomass, and hybrid projects. It is also expanding in second and third generation biofuels through research projects. Additionally, Hellenic Petroleum supports research on technologies like using waste cooking oil to produce diesel and using microalgae to produce biofuels. Its vision is to become an innovative supplier of sustainable transport and clean energy.
Biogas/Biomethane: EU legal framework and support possibilities under the Com...EBAconference
The document discusses the EU legal framework for renewable energy and support for biogas production under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for 2014-2020. It outlines that while the CAP provides no direct support for biomass or bioenergy production under Pillar I, Pillar II Rural Development programs remain the key policy mechanism. Support possibilities under Rural Development include investments in agricultural holdings for on-farm bioenergy production; processing, marketing, and developing renewable energy; and basic services/infrastructure like biomass distribution networks. Cooperation projects and producer groups for jointly marketing biomass are also supported.
ELPE presentation to Biofuels International Sep 2016Spyros Kiartzis
- The oil and gas industry faces challenges from changing demand, supply, policies, and regulations that are driving a transition to new fuels and technologies.
- Advanced biofuels are seen as a potential alternative to fossil fuels for transportation but have technological issues and high costs that must still be addressed.
- Hellenic Petroleum is investing in renewable energy, researching advanced biofuels, and supporting new transport technologies like electric vehicles, in line with its vision of sustainable transportation and clean energy.
Green Fuel Nordic is a Finnish biorefinery company established in 2011 that aims to provide a local alternative to fossil fuels by refining second-generation liquid biofuels using proven technology. The company's mission is to offer a lucrative local alternative to fossil fuels by being a frontrunner in refining biofuels from sustainable forest biomass. Its vision is to be the most successful refiner of local liquid biofuels in its market areas. The company's biofuel production would help Finland meet its renewable energy targets and increase energy independence while reducing emissions.
Solvent development for biogas scrubbers for CO2 removal - Marco LindersEBAconference
TNO developed a new solvent for removing CO2 from biogas through a multi-step process including molecular modelling, synthesis, equilibrium and stability testing, and miniplant tests. Miniplant tests of the new solvent showed it captured CO2 19% more efficiently than the benchmark solvent while demonstrating good stability and handling. The solvent was then successfully demonstrated at a 6000 m3/day commercial biogas facility in Europe.
Alan Ryan (SEAI) gives an overview of the National Energy Services Framework at Codema's EPC Information Seminar in The Morgan Hotel in Dublin on 13 October 2015 as part of the EESI2020 project.
This document provides an overview of a presentation given by Prof. Sandra Esteves at the UK AD & Biogas Tradeshow on 6-7 July 2016 in Birmingham. The presentation discussed the University of South Wales team's expertise in anaerobic digestion processes, including experience, laboratory facilities, and research projects. Specific topics covered in the presentation included optimizing the AD process, effects of trace elements and recovered micronutrients on VFA production, and ammonia removal techniques to enhance methane production.
Indirect land use change (iLUC) and biogas industry - Horst FehrenbachEBAconference
1. The document discusses indirect land use change (ILUC) and how it relates to the biogas industry. ILUC occurs when increased demand for biomass for bioenergy leads to agricultural land expanding into forested areas or grasslands.
2. Measuring ILUC is challenging as it involves complex market interactions, but models generally estimate ILUC impacts in terms of increased greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing ILUC risk involves promoting waste and residue-based biofuels rather than crop-based fuels.
3. For biogas, feedstocks from crops can contribute to ILUC like other biofuels, while manure does not. Some residues may compete with other uses and still contribute
Renewable Gas for the large industry sector - The road to Ireland's low carbo...Linda O'Brien
Presentations from a Renewable Gas event held on 15th March 2016
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
University College Cork
Gas Networks Ireland
Diageo
Renewable Gas landscape in Europe and Ireland’s Resources
Professor Jerry Murphy, UCC & International Energy Agency (IEA) Biogas Research Task Member.
Enabling Industry to achieve decarbonisation targets with existing gas boilers, CHP, and natural gas infrastructure. Matching supply and demand with the Renewable Gas Forum. Ian Kilgallon, Innovation Manager & Business Development Manager, Gas Networks Ireland.
Diageo Case Studies; How Green Gas Certification works for Diageo in North America and how Green Gas could be an option for St. James’s Gate. Luis Antonio Rangel, Global Head of Commodities & Raw Materials, Diageo
Gas Networks Ireland presentation from the IREC conference on Renewable Gas: Unique Heat & De-carbonisation Opportunity for Ireland.
Gas has a key part to play in helping Ireland meet it's climate change targets through;
• More efficient use of the existing gas networks
• The deployment of more innovate technologies
• Facilitating and supporting an indigenous renewable gas industry
This document discusses the potential for renewable gas, specifically biomethane, in Ireland. It notes Ireland's renewable energy targets and outlines how biomethane could help meet targets for electricity, heating, and transport. The document examines biomethane production from various feedstocks like agricultural waste and surplus grass. It provides examples of biomethane production facilities in other parts of Europe and estimates Ireland has the potential to produce over 400 million cubic meters of biomethane annually. The document also discusses the costs of producing biomethane and maps out the potential from grass biomethane in the Ballyhoura region of Ireland.
Using the gas network to decarbonise Ireland’s economy – A strategic opportun...Ervia
1) The gas network in Ireland presents a strategic opportunity to decarbonize Ireland's economy by 2050 while lowering costs to consumers and enhancing energy security.
2) Utilizing existing gas infrastructure to transport renewable gases like biomethane could reduce Ireland's emissions by over 17.5 million tonnes of CO2 by 2050 at the lowest cost compared to other options.
3) Incorporating technologies like carbon capture and storage at gas-fired power plants, increased use of renewable natural gas in transport and heating, and production of biomethane from agricultural waste can help Ireland meet its climate targets in a reliable and cost-effective manner using existing gas network assets.
Planning for Circular Economy – experiences of Old Oak and Park Royal Develop...Circular Economy Thinking
Presentation by Dan Epstein of Useful Projects at Circular Economy Thinking in Construction seminar, London 20 January 2017. More information: http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/2012-09-05-09-17-39/item/2372-circular-economy-thinking-cethinking-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-construction-sector
Our quest for sustainable technology has led us to develop RaCBio. You will learn the sustainability and the step-by-step implementation from this presentation.
This document discusses decarbonizing Ireland's gas network by 2050. It notes that natural gas currently meets 16% of Ireland's energy needs. The document outlines a path to a zero carbon gas network by 2050 through increasing renewable gases like biomethane and hydrogen, and using carbon capture and storage technology with natural gas. It argues gas will continue to be important for electricity generation and replacing fossil fuels in heating and transport. The document maintains decarbonizing the gas network requires supporting technologies like carbon capture and storage, as well as utilizing Ireland's existing gas infrastructure and renewable resources like biomethane.
This document provides an agenda and background for a presentation on Scotland's transition to a low carbon economy and potential lessons for Ecuador. The agenda includes an introduction discussing the global energy trilemma, comparing Scotland and Ecuador, and the key building blocks of Scotland's policy framework, energy innovation, and funding sources. Scotland has made progress towards its climate targets through policies targeting emissions reductions in energy supply, homes, industry, transport, waste, and rural land use. Lessons for Ecuador are that even countries highly dependent on fossil fuels can transition to a low carbon economy through innovation that creates new business opportunities and jobs.
This document discusses the potential for expanding wood-based energy sustainably. It notes that modern biomass could more than triple by 2030, providing over 90 exajoules of energy. However, challenges include issues related to food security, land use change, and low oil prices. These can be addressed through sustainable intensification of agriculture and forestry to boost yields without expanding land use, making use of residues, and improving efficiency. There are large potential sources of biomass from closing yield gaps, better use of pastureland, and reducing food losses, totaling over 2 billion hectares that could provide around 300 exajoules. Policies to support planted forests and short-rotation tree crops on appropriate lands could boost
The document summarizes information from a seminar on industrial anaerobic digestion in Scotland. It discusses Scotland's zero waste plan and regulations requiring food waste separation. Over 1.5 million tons of industrial food waste could be suitable for anaerobic digestion. Digestate can be used as a fertilizer product meeting PAS110 standards or as a waste. Support is available for feasibility studies of on-site industrial anaerobic digestion.
Presentation at the ESPP stakeholder meeting concerning the use on farmland of sewage biosolids (04/12/2018) organised by the European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform (ESPP, www.phosphorusplatform.eu)
All outcomes of the meeting can be found here https://www.phosphorusplatform.eu/activities/conference/meeting-archive/1788-espp-meeting-sludge-2018
The document provides an overview of opportunities in the UK waste management sector presented by Dr. Adam Read of Ricardo-AEA. It discusses the drivers of European and UK waste policy including EU directives, infrastructure needs to meet targets, and growth areas in collections, recycling, energy recovery and new technologies. It highlights market opportunities for facilities to improve sorting and reprocessing in closing material loops in the UK and notes the £12 billion annual market and need for £8 billion additional in new infrastructure to meet 2020 goals.
Snam's 2020-2024 strategic plan commits the company to net zero by 2040 and establishes a new ESG scorecard. It outlines Snam's role in enabling the decarbonization of the energy system through investments that support the development of hydrogen and biomethane. Snam's assets are planned to be future-proofed to transport methane, biomethane and increasingly hydrogen. The plan also highlights growth opportunities for Snam along the green gas value chain and how the company's skills and infrastructure position it for success in a net zero environment.
Bord gais final potential for renewable gas in irelandBallyhouraCountry
The document discusses the potential for renewable gas, specifically biomethane, in Ireland. It finds that Ireland has significant potential to produce biomethane from waste sources and surplus agricultural materials. Under a baseline scenario, biomethane could meet 7.5% of Ireland's natural gas demand by 2020 and help Ireland meet its renewable energy targets. Biomethane production would provide benefits by utilizing waste, reducing landfill, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing energy security. The economics of biomethane require support mechanisms but blending it into the existing natural gas network could provide renewable thermal energy at competitive prices.
Supply Chain Opportunities in the Bioenergy Sector Workshop - Hilary KinneyInvest Northern Ireland
The document discusses opportunities in the growing bioenergy sector. It defines bioenergy as renewable energy generated from biological sources like wood, waste and crops. Key technologies include combustion, gasification, anaerobic digestion and pyrolysis. The market for bioenergy is growing rapidly due to targets and incentives. There are opportunities across the supply chain for project development, equipment supply, installation and maintenance. The document provides details on the Irish and UK markets for anaerobic digestion and thermal biomass technologies.
Ken McGrath is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Ashleigh Environmental. He presents on the opportunity for anaerobic digestion to process the large amounts of organic waste produced globally each year. Ashleigh has developed a modular microwave treatment system called BIOWAVE that can increase biogas production from anaerobic digestion by 20-50% compared to small-scale digestion alone. BIOWAVE has undergone research, development and pilot testing. Ashleigh Environmental is now seeking strategic partners and a €2 million investment to expand pilot sites, enhance the technology, and grow marketing and sales.
This document discusses waste to energy gasification technology. It describes how gasification can efficiently convert biomass and waste into syngas while reducing emissions. The document outlines the various types of waste that can be gasified, as well as the advantages of gasification compared to other waste treatment technologies like incineration and biodigestion. It then profiles GreenE, a company that designs and builds gasification plants using a proprietary rotary reactor system to process organic waste and generate electricity.
Dr. Raffaella Villa discusses the Bio-Thermal RED project at Cranfield University, which provides support to SMEs in anaerobic digestion. The project includes an AD pilot plant facility available to SMEs, as well as workshops and project-based grants of £1000-5000. So far the project has supported 40 companies through workshops and approved funding for 18 projects involving areas like small-scale biogas plants, silage management best practices, and modular farm-scale digesters. The overall goal is to help SMEs develop renewable energy technologies and applications.
The document summarizes questions raised at a previous public exhibition about a proposed renewable energy plant in Leith, Scotland. It addresses concerns about air quality, noise levels, fuel supply, jobs and benefits. Key points include:
- The plant will be designed to not significantly impact local air quality or noise levels. Emissions will meet strict regulations.
- Fuel will predominantly be imported wood chips and pellets but some UK-sourced fuel may be used in future. Life-cycle carbon emissions are estimated to be 89% lower than a coal plant.
- The plant would create 300-500 construction jobs and 45 permanent jobs, benefiting the local economy. Heat could also be supplied locally.
Similar to Renewable Gas for the large industry sector - The road to Ireland's low carbon economy (20)
Emergency response preparedness for Monsoon in humanitarian response.Mohammed Nizam
Emergency Preparedness for Monsoon presentation will help to know the protection risks due to heavy monsoon in refugee camps, emergency response plan, anticipatory action plan, challenges for monsoon and mitigation measures.
Profitability and efficiency analyses of organic temperate vegetable producti...Open Access Research Paper
This research analyzed the profitability and efficiency of organic temperate vegetable production through the supply chain approach. Survey, key informant interviews, participant observation and archival research were used to gather data. Thirty eight (38) producers and 11 traders in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Region III and Region IVA served as respondents. Descriptive statistics, cost and return analysis and efficiency analysis were used to analyze research results. The emergence of new breeds of players makes the marketing channel of organic vegetables in the CAR complex compared to a simpler, more modern and integrated chain in the regions outside of the CAR. The six key players in the marketing of organic vegetables are the cooperative, assembler-wholesaler-retailer, assembler-wholesaler, assembler- retailer, retailer and institutional buyers. Returns to total expenses were highest for native cucumber, cauliflower, Japanese spinach, broccoli and lettuce ranging from 100 percent to 235 percent. Native cucumber, cauliflower, Japanese spinach, broccoli, French beans, and lettuce give higher profits to farmers ranging from 49.00 pesos to 71.00 pesos per kilogram. The production of cabbage, native cucumber, cauliflower, Japanese spinach, broccoli, French beans, and lettuce requires low capital, labor and land use intensity indicating high efficiency. Value chain and marketing margin analyses show cost and margin differentials across players and across geographic locations indicating variations in the distribution of benefits among key actors. With the premium price that organic products command and the low capitalization, land and labor utilization needed, organic temperate vegetable production is profitable and efficient which determine its sustainability in the long run.
2. Facilitating Renewable Gas
Ian Kilgallon – Innovation & Business Development Manager
Ian.Kilgallon@gasnetworks.ie +353-21-4534000
15th March 2016
3. Contents
Why Renewable Gas?
Renewable Gas in Industry & Ireland’s Policies
Benefits of Renewable Gas
Sources of Renewable Gas
Renewable Gas Forum Ireland
First Industrial Renewable Gas Project
4. • Gas Networks Ireland owns, operates, develops
and maintains the natural gas network in Ireland.
• World-class Modern Gas Network
• Over 13,500Km:
• 2,422Km Transmission Network
• 11,288Km Distribution Network
• More than 675,000 gas consumers
• 650,000 homes
• 25,000 businesses
• Over 160 population centres
• 19 counties
Gas Networks Ireland
5. • Network with Abundant Capacity
• Secure and Reliable
• Potential for over 50 injection points for
renewable gas
• Can deliver the same strong clean product, but
now it can be Green also.
Network potential for large industry sector
6. Why Renewable Gas?
Renewable Gas will enable Industry in Ireland to achieve our decarbonisation
targets, without the need to re-invest in alternative infrastructure.
Making renewable gas available to large energy users will play a vital role in
helping Ireland meet its renewable heat (RES-H) targets of 12% by 2020.
8. • Challenge for Energy Managers in Industry
‒ Security of Supply
‒ Reliability
‒ Efficiency
‒ Operating Costs
‒ Infrastructure Investment
‒ Cost competitiveness
‒ Competitiveness with EU sister
facilities
‒ Risk
‒ Air Quality
‒ Scale
Ireland’s Commitments
9. Benefits of Renewable Gas
Requires NO CHANGE to existing natural gas equipment
Compatible with Natural Gas Network
Supporting renewable heat target (RES-H)
Help to meet transport emission target (RES-T)
Address our Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission crisis
Diversification of family farm incomes
11. Sources of Renewable Gas
• Renewable gas can be produced by anaerobic digestion
(AD), gasification and power to gas (P2G) technologies
• Available feedstock for anaerobic digestion
‒ Organic waste and residues
‒ Agricultural slurries
‒ Additional grass (in excess of livestock requirements)
• Emerging sources of renewable gas such as
‒ Power to gas (H2 produced from curtailed electricity
and catalytic/biological methanation)
‒ Gasification of wood biomass with catalytic/biological
methanation
‒ It is estimated that these resources could add
approximately 10,000 GWh/annum of renewable gas
Assessed potential renewable gas sources in Ireland
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Resource
Current natural gas
demand
Grass
Agricultural Manure
Natural Gas demand
Organic Waste
Emerging Sources
12. Source:
UCC ERI, MaREI, Teagasc. Funded by SFI & GNI
Researchers: Richard O’Shea, Prof’ Jerry Murphy
Cattle Manure
• GIS mapping of each electoral divisions in the country (3440 EDs)
• Collectable cattle slurry based on CSO and Teagasc data.
• Wet manure as a feedstock for AD has additional benefits of
avoided GHG emissions from the alternative manure
management.
Analysis of Manure Feedstock
13. Source:
UCC ERI, MaREI, Teagasc. Funded by SFI & GNI
Researchers: Richard O’Shea, Prof’ Jerry Murphy
• In excess of Harvest 2020 fodder demand
• Teagasc study: “How much grassland biomass is available in
Ireland in excess of livestock requirements?” by McEniry et
al. 2013
• Up to 12.2 million tonnes of dry matter could be achieved even
when allowing for “Food Harvest 2020” targets ~ 54,800
GWh/annum renewable gas.
Analysis of Grass Feedstock
14. • Solid - wood biomass
‒ “Transport distances, cultivation inputs and process utilities
supply are the parameters which have the strongest
influence on the final result. Furthermore, the GHG savings
presented (especially the ones relative to power
production) are subject to the choice of final energy
conversion efficiency. A higher conversion efficiency, which
for example can be achieved in co-firing application in
existing power plants, would allow the majority of
pathways to exceed 70% GHG savings.”
• Gaseous – biogas / biomethane
‒ Biogas and biomethane produced from wet manure
benefits greatly from the emission credits due to avoided
GHG emissions from the alternative manure management.
Consequently, GHG savings of above 100% are possible
in many plant configurations.
‒ Co-digestion – optimise gas production while
maximising carbon savings
Sustainability & Carbon Balance
15. GHG savings from fuel sources
• AD of cattle manure avoids methane and nitrous oxide
emissions from manure storage ~12% of agricultural
GHG emissions in Ireland
• Additional carbon credits come from improved manure
management resulting in GHG savings (Total GHG
savings up to 239% c.f. natural gas)
• Multiple options to achieve 100% GHG savings by co-
digestion with manure e.g.
‒ 100% GHG savings from 58% natural gas and
42% manure derived renewable gas
Note: GHG emissions taken from EU JRC Science and Policy report on
“Solid and gaseous bioenergy pathways: input values and GHG
emissions”.
Available at:
http://iet.jrc.ec.europa.eu/bf-ca/sites/bf-
ca/files/files/documents/eur26696_online_final_v3.pdf
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Manure Biowaste Maize whole plant Stemwood pellets Natural Gas
17. 17
• Mature and proven technologies – over 17,000
anaerobic digester have been built in EEA (2014)
• Transitioning from small remote electricity
generation to larger grid injection facilities
• State policies/prioritisation and incentives
transitioning to renewable gas for heat and CHP
consuming industries.
Renewable Gas in Europe
18. 18
Ireland is currently one of the few countries in EEA with no support mechanisms for renewable gas
Current Consultations and Schedule:
Renewable Energy Policy in Ireland
Draft Bioenergy
Plan (2014)
Phase 1 of 3
consultations on a
Renewable Heat
Incentive (RHI) and
Renewable
Electricity Supports
(RES)
Recommendations
to the Government
in Q4 2016
Support
measures are
likely to require
State Aid approval
of the EC which
may take 6
months
Supports to be
implemented
mid-late 2017
(estimate)
“The RHI is focused on the large industrial non-emissions
trading scheme(ETS) sector.” (DCENR, 2015)
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“Exporting a Resource Opportunity - Measures to Maximize Resource Efficiency and Jobs in Ireland”
‒ Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government
‒ Ireland pays to export over 60% of municipal waste, where it is converted to energy abroad
Renewable Energy Policy in Ireland
20. • Match Demand with Supply
‒ Demand driven (pull, not push).
• Facilitate adoption of common standards and controls.
• Independent accreditation and Green Gas Certification
• Contact Details:
‒ Phone: 063 21938 or 087 260646
‒ Email: info@renewablegasforum.com
‒ Website: www.renewablegasforum.com
Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI)
“Promote and Support
development across all the
Industry Sector”
21. TCBB Resource
Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI)
RGFI Board
Producer Sector Delivery Sector Customer Sector
Renewable Gas
Producer
Renewable Gas
Transporter
Heat & Power
Shipper/Supplier Transport
Academic & Technology Centres (e.g. UCC, TCBB Resource)
Represent the interest of the Industry by Consensus across all sectors.
22. Consumer
Irish Gas Market – Secure & Competitive
Gas
Transporter
Gas
Shipper/Supplier
Network Entry
Agreements
Gas Purchase
Agreement
Gas Code of Operations
Entry/Exit Arrangements
Gas Producer
23. Irish Gas Market – Secure & Competitive
Consumer
Gas
Transporter
Gas
Shipper/Supplier
Network Entry
Agreements
Gas Code of Operations
Entry/Exit Arrangements
Gas Producer
Gas Purchase
Agreement
Renewable Gas
Producer
Green Certification
24. Ireland’s First Renewable Gas Project
• Project participants include;
‒ Gas Networks Ireland
‒ Ormonde Organics
‒ Diageo
‒ Renewable Gas Forum Ireland
• Ireland’s first industrial scale renewable gas injection facility
‒ Commissioning target; Q4 2016
• Demonstrate matching supply with demand from industry
• Facilitate the development of market arrangements, services,
standards and policies
25. Renewable Gas – Next Steps
Engage with SEAI
Industrial thermal
demand and CHP
Energy Show, 6th &
7th April, RDS.
Participate in
consultation
processes with Dept.
of Energy (DCENR)
and Dept. of
Environment
(DECLG)
Engage with
Renewable Gas
Forum Ireland
Demand & Supply
Standards
Request further
information from
Gas Networks
Ireland
Visit our stand at the
Energy Show, 6th &
7th April, RDS
Engage with Dept. of
Jobs and Enterprise
(DJEI)