Gas Networks Ireland says there's a significant opportunity for the agriculture and energy sectors to join forces to create a thriving bio methane economy in Kerry.
Structurally identical to natural gas, biomethane is a carbon neutral renewable gas that can be made from farm and food waste through a process known as anaerobic digestion.
Padraig Fleming, the company's bio-methane programme manager says the development of anaerobic digestors in Kerry would provide a new revenue stream for farmers; significantly reduce emissions and could replace chemical fertiliser.
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