Development Of A Biomethane Strategy And Policy Framework For Northern Ireland

The Department for Economy (“DfE”) and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (“DAERA”) have published a joint consultation on a Biomethane Strategy and Policy Framework for Northern Ireland. The consultation seeks stakeholder views on the policy measures required to develop a sustainable biomethane sector in Northern Ireland.

Key takeaways

• Biomethane should be developed, not solely as an energy solution, but as part of an integrated strategy addressing energy security, agricultural sustainability and resilience, rural economic development, nutrient management and decarbonisation

• The consultation recognises substantial opportunities for biomethane but makes clear that future support must deliver wider environmental benefits