The objective of the conference is to give delegates a genuine in-depth understanding of the developments in the gas sector and to investigate potential options for decarbonising Ireland’s natural gas infrastructure.
The Irish energy sector is undergoing a transition to a low-carbon future. Although much of the initial focus has been on electricity, there is now a focus on the transition of Ireland’s natural gas network to low and zero carbon gas sources.
Climate Action Plan 2023 has a target of 5.7TWh of biomethane by 2030 and this will require over 150 anaerobic digestion plants. The past year has seen the announcement of several large-scale biomethane projects that are now under development.
Ireland has also the opportunity to generate green hydrogen from renewable electricity to further decarbonise its gas network and there are several projects under development by a number of consortia.
Energy Ireland, in partnership with Gas Networks Ireland, will hold this annual conference on the future of renewable gas in Ireland, involving key stakeholders across the energy sector.
The objective of the conference is to give delegates a genuine in-depth understanding of the developments in the gas sector and to investigate potential options for decarbonising Ireland’s natural gas infrastructure.
Expert speakers include:
- Timmy Dooley TD, Minister of State, Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment;
- David Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Gas Networks Ireland;
- Karen Kavanagh, Director of Networks and Economic Regulation, Commission for Regulation of Utilities;
- Richard Kennedy, CEO, Carbon AMS;
- Padraig Fleming, Biomethane Programme Manager, Gas Networks Ireland;
- Claire-Lise Speisser, Green Gases European Public Affairs Senior Manager, GRDF, France;
- Lucy Field, Principal, AFRY;
- Alan Farrell, Senior Director of Government Affairs and Policy, Liquid Gas Ireland;
- Ian Marshall, Head of Business Development and Policy, Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy (CASE), Queen's University Belfast;
- Rory Monaghan, Professor in Energy Systems Engineering, University of Galway;
- Charles Kane, Chief Executive Officer, Greengate Biogas;
- Morgan Burke, Chief Executive Officer, Stream Bioenergy;
- John-Paul Gilroy, Business Development Manager, College Group;
- James Manley, Country Manager, Ireland, Cycle0;
- Stephen Robb, Renewables Editor, Irish Farmers Journal.
View the full programme here: https://www.renewablegasconference.ie/
A panel of expert speakers will discuss:
- GNI’s strategy to decarbonise its network;
- The potential for biomethane production in Ireland;
- Profile of biomethane projects
- International case studies for biomethane development;
- The future role of green hydrogen;
- The potential for gas storage in Ireland.
Sponsorship & exhibition opportunities
Join Ireland’s leading organisations in partnering with the Irish Renewable Gas Conference 2026. There are a small number of high-profile sponsorship and exhibition packages available.
For further information on how your organisation can benefit contact Rebecca Sterritt on +353 (0)1 661 3755 or email Rebecca.Sterritt@energyireland.ie
Register today!
Delegate rate €295 + VAT @ 23% = €362.85
Discounted rate for members of IrBEA, Renewable Gas Forum Ireland and Liquid Gas Ireland €255 + VAT @ 23% = €313.65
How to register:
Online: www.renewablegasconference.ie
Email: registration@energyireland.ie
Tel: +353 (0)1 661 3755