We know that the only way to achieve a truly Net Zero future, is to adopt new #sustainable fuel sources at scale. That is why we welcome the ‘Call for Evidence’ by the Department for the Economy NI on developing #biomethane production in NI. Decarbonising glass furnaces, which reach temperatures of 1,600 degrees, is no easy feat. Fossil fuels have been used for thousands of years to make glass. However, we see biomethane as a credible #alternative to fossil fuels in the production of container glass in Northern Ireland. It can be generated at a large scale from the strong #agricultural sector we have in the country, and using biomethane in Northern Ireland's modern gas grid needs to be a key part of plans for decarbonising energy. So let’s keep moving forward in our Zero Carbon journey!
➡️Launch: Call for Evidence – Developing Biomethane Production in Northern Ireland. Department for the Economy NI Minister Deirdre Hargey has said biomethane could provide a locally produced, sustainable and secure renewable energy source. The Minister was speaking at the Balmoral show as she launched a three-month Call for Evidence seeking information and views from key stakeholders on developing a sustainable biomethane sector. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eergYUbr Utility Regulator NI firmus energy Gas Networks Ireland Mutual Energy Phoenix Energy The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) Queen's University Belfast
