Ireland and the UK are finally putting serious policy behind green gas
Ireland’s National Biomethane Strategy (2024) targets 5.7 TWh of homegrown biomethane per year by 2030, backed by up to 200 new AD facilities.[1] In the UK, the Green Gas Support Scheme pays AD operators a guaranteed tariff for every unit of biomethane injected into the grid, with rates up to 6.86p/kWh locked in for 15 years.[2]
So why does biomethane matter?
Waste produces methane whether we like it or not
Biodegradable material in landfill breaks down and releases it regardless. Methane is roughly 80x more potent than CO2 over 20 years. Capturing it is the obvious answer.
Waste becomes an asset
AD turns food waste, slurry and sewage sludge into useful fuel, cutting disposal costs in the process.
It stays within the existing carbon cycle
Unlike fossil fuels, which bring carbon up from underground reservoirs, biomethane comes from organic matter already in circulation. It is also worth separating this from crop-based biofuels, which can do more harm than good. AD from waste is a different proposition entirely.
And it works through existing pipelines and appliances, so gas users do not need to change a thing. [3]
Find out how much you could save
If your site has a waste stream, get in touch with Synergie Environ to find out how much you could save – info@synergie-environ.co.uk
Find out more:
UK Green Gas Support Scheme: Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS): open to applications – GOV.UK
Ireland’s Biomethane Strategy: National Biomethane Strategy
