Unlocking Biomethane’s Energy Potential Requires A Clear Framework

Biomethane’s role in Northern Ireland’s energy transition

As Northern Ireland considers how best to decarbonise its economy, attention has understandably focused on renewable electricity. However, meeting our longer-term emissions targets will also require further consideration of how we decarbonise heat and transport, support businesses and rural communities, and maintain a secure and resilient energy system.

In that context, biomethane could play an important role in Northern Ireland’s future energy mix. As a renewable gas that can be transported through the existing gas network and, in appropriate circumstances, used in existing appliances, it offers a potential route to reducing emissions while making use of infrastructure already in place.