Agri-Gas-Grid The Opportunity for Ireland s Agri Sector The Role of Agriculture in a Renewable Gas Business Process Ian Kilgallon 22 nd August 2017, Energy in Agriculture
Gas Networks Ireland Gas Networks Ireland owns, operates, develops and maintains the natural gas network in Ireland. World-class, modern gas network Over 13,954km: 2,427km Transmission Network 11,527km Distribution Network More than 680,000 gas consumers Over 160 population centres 20 counties
Gas Market/Network - Integrating Renewable Gas CH4
Markets for Renewable Gas in Ireland HEAT 40% of Irelands Energy Demand Manufacturing Industry Agri-Food, Beverage, Pharma, Medical Devices, etc. Process & CHP Commercial / Hospitality / Public Sector Space heating & CHP Residential Heat Urban On demand, reliable, highly efficient, and clean Group schemes (District Heating) TRANSPORT 40% of Irelands Energy Demand Commercial Haulage / Logistics Heavy and Medium Goods Vehicles Public Transport Buses Carbon Neutral & Clean no PM emissions ELECTRICITY 20% of Irelands Energy Demand Central Gen highest efficiency combustion
Opportunity to Decarbonise Agriculture & Energy GHG Emissions Savings Improves soil, water & air quality Enhances food productivity Boosting rural economy Diversifies farm income Carbon negative Sustainable & indigenous Compatibility: No change for the customer Secure competitiveness and growth Attract & secure Manufacturing & Export industries Security of supply via the national gas network
Opportunity to Decarbonise National benefits On-farm AD with integration to gas industry supply chain & market delivers multi-sectoral GHG savings.
DAFM Approval Required Plant Types & Feedstock allowed in each Types 1, 3 & 9 See DAFM website for full details CN11 Approval and Operation of Biogas Plants Transforming ABP in Ireland CN9 Approval and operation of On-Farm Biogas Plants... 1st Stage Application 1st stage approval in principle 2nd Stage Application Conditional approval to operate Full Approval Regional expert veterinary team oversee process to full approval, biannual inspections thereafter
DAFM Approval continued See DAFM website for full details Type 3: Off-farm biogas plants Feedstock permitted Own ABP (manure, colostrum, milk and milk products derived from animals on the same holding as biogas plant) Derived products (sterilised elsewhere) Non-ABP External MDM max 5,000 tonnes per annum (external manure may only come from one source herd) Intake log required Operator required to communicate that digestate is Unprocessed with associated risks Digestate supplied for land spread in Ireland Pig manure, no extra requirements Poultry manure, no extra requirements (DAFM guidance note should be followed) Cattle manure, digestate only Type 9: On-farm biogas plants Feedstock permitted Own ABP Non-ABP from the farm where plant located Non-ABP from outside the holding Intake log required Wheel washing require if off-farm non-abp taken in Dispatch log required Digestate for direct land spread within the Republic of Ireland.
Green Gas Certification Scheme for Ireland Reference: dena BiogasRegister.de
Causeway Project Prove & Demonstrate Dublin Port CNG Filling Station 13 additional Public Access CNG Filling Stations Gas Entry Hub Green Gas Generations 2% Gas Residential Heat, or 600 CNG Buses AD @ Future Pigs 3 additional AD's within Catchment area 10
Causeway Project 1 st AD Site; Green Generation & Future Pigs, Nurney, Co. Kildare EPA license to take in 25,000 t/annum of biodegradable waste plus 25,000 t/annum of pig slurry from farm Type 1, Category 2 & 3 feedstock Biogas Purification Unit - Membrane Methane concentration > 97.8% Compressor Station & Disperser Transportation Trailers - ADR Regulations
Causeway Project Grid Entry Hub 12 The Network Entry Facility will contain; Fiscal and Operational Metering Propane Infusion (if CV of gas needs to be increased) Gas Analysers Divert valves Pressure regulators Fiscal Flow Meter Odorant plant
Agri-Gas-Grid Project Showcase Circular economy integration Farming clusters (feedstock supply) Farmer or Community owned AD s High capacity Gas Entry Hub Large catchment area Integrated with Agri-Food Manufacturing Establishment Phase: Collaboration partners include; Ballyhoura Development Renewable Gas Forum (RGFI) Virtualis GNI Seeking Farmer Developers 13
Gas Entry Hubs Wider Deployment Phased Deployment - illustrative Rapid growth in Renewable Gas Volumes Gas Entry Hub enables development and growth by catchment area Target: 20% Renewable Gas by 2030 14
Supporting & Connecting Renewable Gas Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) http://www.renewablegasforum.com/ Monthly meetings and clinics, Portlaoise Full supply chain farmer to customer Technical support and guidelines Best practice dissemination, Monthly clinics, Workshops, Integrated w leading EU competent authorities Collaboration initiatives Networking, Matching clients supply, demand, circular economy, on & off grid Demonstrator & case study projects Renewable Heat Incentive for Biomethane Grid Injection Pending Key enabler for market establishment
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