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Irish Independent
21-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Demand for gas fell across several sectors last month due to spell of warmer weather
Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) predicts a 4pc decrease in gas demand this summer compared with last year. It also forecasted that with temperatures expected to rise further over the next few months, there will probably be an increase in renewable electricity generation, displacing some gas-based power generation. Despite overall demand falling by 12pc, gas produced close to half of Ireland's electricity last month, according to GNI. A recent gas demand statement from GNI shows that, while demand fell, gas continued to play a central role in electricity generation. Gas accounted for 42pc of Ireland's power, up from 39pc in the previous month. Wind energy generated 28pc of electricity in the same period. GNI director of strategy and regulation Edwina Nyhan said gas offered stability to the national grid. 'While warmer weather naturally led to a seasonal drop in overall gas demand in April, gas continued to provide the consistent back-up needed to keep Ireland's electricity system running reliably,' she said. 'With wind generation fluctuating widely throughout the month, gas stepped in as needed to maintain stability and security of supply. 'Our summer outlook forecasts similar trends, with gas continuing to play a leading role in electricity generation and in decarbonising the transport sector. Gas remains central to our energy system – today and into the future.' GNI published its summer outlook – forecasting a decrease in total gas demand compared with last summer. It said it indicated an increase in renewable generation for the summer ahead, displacing some gas-fired power generation. The outlook also said Ireland will remain heavily dependent on the UK for gas imports. It also predicts gas demand in transport will grow by 11pc in line with decarbonisation efforts around commercial transport. Last month the demand for gas in transport increased by 76pc year-on-year. GNI said that reflected a growing shift towards lower emission fuel sources such as compressed natural gas (CNG) and renewable BioCNG. The organisation also noted that between April 7 and April 10, gas produced 66pc of Ireland's electricity, peaking at 74pc.
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Puttur civic body converts wet waste into BioCNG to operate 6 vehicles
In a rare initiative in Karnataka, Puttur City Municipal Council in Dakshina Kannada district has been converting wet waste into Bio Compressed Natural Gas (BioCNG) with the help of a private company. The BioCNG is being used to operate six vehicles of the municipality. The BioCNG is generated by Krishna Muliya Green Energy LLP in a plant at Bannur. Now, the municipality and Krishna Muliya Green Energy LLP are planning to sell surplus BioCNG to potential consumers. Municipality Commissioner Madhu S. Manohar told The Hindu that the plant was set up by Krishna Muliya Green Energy LLP under Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model on civic land. The plant was financed and is being operated by the LLP. The firm will have to hand over the plant to the municipality after 40 years. 'The plant produced over 24,000 k.g of BioCNG since August, 2024,' the Commissioner said adding that it produced between 200 kg and 250 kg of gas daily. 'Our target is to produce 350 kg of gas every day,' he said. Mr. Manohar said that about 12 tonnes of wet waste is generated in the jurisdiction of the municipality daily. The municipality diverted 10 tonnes of wet waste for producing BioCNG. The remaining two tonnes of waste is not fit for use in the plant because it contains some mixed waste. Wet waste has to be segregated if it is to be used for generating gas. Hence, the two tonnes are being used for composting. Krishna Narayana Muliya, Managing Director, Krishna Muliya Green Energy LLP, said that the firm joined hands with the municipality as a social service without commercial interest as the venture is not remunerative. 'Preparations are on to sell the unused BioCNG to people,' Mr. Muliya said. Retap Solutions Private Limitdd, Mangaluru has provided technical solutions for the project. The Commissioner said that, with a growing population and increasing waste generation, Puttur city faces a mounting challenge in managing municipal solid waste, particularly biodegradable wet waste. Recognising the environmental and economic potential of organic waste, the municipality adopted innovative solutions to convert it into BioCNG, a renewable and eco-friendly energy source. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, the municipality processes organic waste, such as food scrap, vegetable peels, and garden trimmings, into high-quality BioCNG. This not only helps in reduce the dependency on fossil fuels but also mitigates the harmful impact of improper waste disposal, such as greenhouse gas emissions and soil contamination. 'The initiative is the first of its kind among urban local bodies in Karnataka,' Mr. Manohar said. 'We have been getting enquiries from a few other urban local bodies in the State seeking details with the intention of replicating the process in their cities,' the Commissioner said.
