Ireland – Bio Capital’s Granville Eco Park site in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, has initiated the injection of renewable biomethane into the local gas network. This £1.2 million endeavor introduces a gas-to-grid system that can potentially decarbonize the entire annual gas consumption of Dungannon.
The primary objective of this initiative is to leverage renewable biomethane, sourced from organic waste, as a substitute for natural gas. By seamlessly blending biomethane into the existing gas network, Bio Capital aims to facilitate a substantial shift toward renewable energy in Northern Ireland’s journey to achieve net-zero emissions.
Bio Capital’s gas-to-grid system allows the injection of biomethane without the need for extensive alterations to transmission, distribution infrastructure, or end-user equipment. Biomethane, being 100% renewable and compatible with existing gas infrastructure, holds the promise of significantly contributing to Northern Ireland’s clean energy transition.
Sustainable drive to net zero
Biomethane, when derived from organic waste and utilized for heat, could potentially yield greenhouse gas savings of up to 92% compared to natural gas. The injection of renewable biomethane into the gas grid signifies a major step toward increasing the share of power, heat, and transport fueled by indigenous renewable gas.
