Stream BioEnergy has signed a connection agreement with Gas Networks Ireland, enabling biomethane from its new Little Island, Cork, facility to be injected directly into Ireland’s national gas network.

The agreement was announced at the All-Island Bioeconomy Summit and represents a significant milestone for Ireland’s renewable gas sector while supporting the decarbonisation of heat and transport and strengthening energy security through indigenous renewable energy production.

Karen Doyle, Head of Business Development at Gas Networks Ireland, said:

"This agreement with Stream BioEnergy marks another important milestone in the development of Ireland’s renewable gas sector. Biomethane has a vital role to play in supporting Ireland’s transition to a lower-carbon energy system while also delivering sustainable solutions for organic waste management.

Connecting facilities such as this to the national gas network demonstrates how existing infrastructure can support Ireland’s climate action targets, energy security and circular economy ambitions."

Morgan Burke, Chief Operating Officer of Stream BioEnergy, added:

"Renewable gas can play a central role in reducing emissions, and this agreement with Gas Networks Ireland marks a significant milestone for both organisations and for the development of Ireland’s biomethane sector.

Our Little Island project will provide a sustainable solution for organic waste management, enhance energy security, and make a meaningful contribution to Ireland’s energy transition and decarbonisation objectives."

Once operational, the facility will convert organic waste into renewable biomethane, organic biofertilisers and biogenic CO₂, supporting Ireland’s transition to a more circular, low-carbon economy.