New 'grass to gas' plant being launched in Co Meath

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

68% : 'Sustainable, locally produced energy supply' Those behind it say that it will ensure a "sustainable, locally produced energy supply". Carbon AMS said it is the first large-scale biomethane contract with "additionality" in Ireland, meaning that the project will add renewable capacity to Ireland's national gas grid.
61% : Lunderstown Green Energy is a company set up by local farmers Donal Hartford and Brugha Duffy in 2021 with the aim of facilitating the development of this plant.
58% : This process produces biogas, which is then turned into biomethane, a source of renewable energy.
47% : It also says it will capture 7,990 tonnes of carbon per annum and reduce carbon emissions by using biomethane by 21,523 tonnes every year.

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