In Ireland, the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) is disappointed and concerned that the Climate Action Plan published last week does not adequately recognise the immediate and broad role of bioenergy in achieving Ireland’s ambitious climate action targets. The plan risks ‘putting all our eggs in one basket’ on energy security and decarbonisation. The plan is […]
In Ireland, Ryanair and Shell signed a Memo of Understanding (MOU) to advance the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at over 200 Ryanair airports across Europe, with particular focus on SAF supply at RYR’s largest bases like Dublin and London Stansted. While SAF is a key enabler of aviation decarbonisation, it currently accounts for […]
In Ireland, the Irish Times newspaper reports Circle K will shift its entire delivery fleet to HVO in early 2023, helping to remove the equivalent of 2,000 cars off the road. The fuel, provided by milesBIO, will first be provided in Dublin and followed shortly thereafter in Cork and Galway. HVO has been used for […]
In Ireland, a company called Candy Claw Clips has become an influencer favorite with its plant-based hair accessories. The brand new company launched the biodegradable clips just a month ago, and they have already graced the perfectly done updos of Irish influencers Sophie Murray and Niamh Cullen, presenter and model Katja Mia, and singer Erica […]
In Ireland, Neste has agreed to acquire 100% of Walco Foods, an Irish trader of animal fats. The transaction is subject to the fulfillment of customary closing conditions and regulatory approval. Together with the previously announced acquisitions of IH Demeter, Bunge Loders Croklaan and Count Terminal in the Netherlands, and Mahoney Environmental and Agri Trading […]
In Ireland, sustainable energy pioneer XFuel announced it has secured €8.2 million in its latest round of investment, laying the foundation for the commercialization of its next-generation synthetic diesel, marine and jet fuel technology. XFuel’s patented technology efficiently converts biomass waste into low-cost, drop-in fuel that can be used in road, marine, and aviation applications. […]
In Ireland, Gevo, Inc announced a new fuel sales agreement with Aer Lingus, which is owned by International Airlines Group (IAG). The Agreement provides for Aer Lingus to purchase 6.3 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for five years from Gevo’s future commercial operations. Aer Lingus expects to commence fueling its aircraft […]
In Ireland, costume designers on the set of Netflix hit “Vikings: Valhalla” have swapped out animal leather for a cactus-based alternative for the comfort of vegan cast member Sam Corlett. In a recent interview, Corlett shared that he found it challenging to wear leather. “I hadn’t worn leather in a long time,” he said. “The […]
In Ireland, Agriland reports that a new study from AECOM called “A Review of the Irish Residential Heating Sector” shows that by switching to bioheat, Irish households could help to significantly reduce emissions. The government has been promoting the transition of heating to air-source heat pumps for the 700,000 homes still using heating oil, but […]
In Ireland, Grant Engineering, Ireland’s leading home heating appliance manufacturer, has invested over €250,000 in pioneering a major R&D breakthrough that could help reduce carbon emissions in rural and hard to heat homes throughout Ireland, including homes in Laois. The breakthrough will also help prevent Irish homeowners from incurring the high cost and subsequent disruption […]
