The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) is delighted to announce its 24th National Bioenergy Conference, the leading annual gathering for Ireland’s bioenergy sector.
This year’s conference will shine a spotlight on the critical role bioenergy must play in Ireland’s renewable energy future. Through keynote sessions, expert panels and interactive discussions we will explore:
This year’s conference will shine a spotlight on the critical role bioenergy must play in Ireland’s renewable energy future. Through keynote sessions, expert panels and interactive discussions we will explore:
- Bioenergy Now: Let’s make it happen – what is required
- Updates from Europe on RENURE, biomethane development and the biomass sector
- The role of the bioenergy sectors in carbon dioxide removals and the EU legislative frameworks in this area
- Biomethane role in the circular economy and updates from Europe on policy and regulatory items
- An Investor perspective and experience of developing large-scale energy projects beyond Ireland
- Implementing the Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO)
- Addressing the perceptions of industry for deployment of biomass for renewable heat and decarbonisation
- Net zero with biochar – the opportunity
- Mobilising the bioenergy supply chain to deliver renewable energy solutions
- The role of bioenergy in a fledgling district heating sector
- The wood fuel sector as key enabler of sustainable forest management
- Update on IrBEA’s work for the biomass, biogas/biomethane, biochar, biofuel and wood fuel sectors
- Biomethane in a decarbonised gas network
- The role of the designer in biomethane project initiation, design and planning
- Advancing the bioeconomy in Ireland
- Contracting with industry for biomethane supply
- Bioenergy and agriculture – the role of research
- Renewable Transport Fuel Policy
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This conference is particularly relevant in the current time of high fossil energy prices, security of energy supply challenges. There is an urgent need for sustainable decarbonisation and climate action.
The Irish bioenergy sector is unique in that it can provide an indigenous energy solution to all the current challenges. Bioenergy can produce continuous, storable, and dispatchable renewable energy delivered through local supply chains, offering employment opportunities and economic activity.
The Irish bioenergy sector will require investment, supports, incentives and the right policy measures in place to ensure the continued sustainability, growth, and development of the sector.
Speakers at this conference will explore the following areas:
Carbon accounting and sustainable models in Irish businesses
Energy costs and the role of bioenergy in reducing supply chain risks
Bioenergy as part of a suite of emissions reduction measures
The current role of bioenergy in businesses, homes, and farms
The challenge and opportunity for bioenergy to decarbonise heat, transport, electricity, and agriculture
Key challenges and opportunities for bioenergy in Ireland's low carbon transition
Accelerating the ambition in Bioenergy