OUR LATEST NEWS
Catch up on our latest news, interviews, podcasts and partnerships
IRBEA CONFERENCE
We were thrilled to participate in the 24th IrBea National Bioenergy Conference. The 'Let's Make It Happen' Event was held at the Killashee Hotel in Naas. Declan Murray, our CEO, participated in the IrBea panel discussion on "Opportunities and Challenges in the Biomethane Sector." The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the renewable energy sector to discuss the vital role of bioenergy in Ireland's energy transition. ​​​​
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Sean Finan emphasized the policy action needed for :
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Implementation of the Renewable Heat Obligation scheme
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Urgent notification of the RHO scheme to the EU Commission
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Release of capital funding details for biomethane development
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Introduction of a minimum 50% capital support for farm-scale biogas plans
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​Addressing planning, licensing, and regulatory barriers​
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LET'S MAKE BIOENERGY HAPPEN NOW
OUR AMAZING TEAM AT BIOCORE
Our greatest asset is our incredible team, and this year, we welcomed three new team members.
When we join forces, there are no limits to what we can accomplish.
OUR 2025 TEAM EVENT
Our Team Event at the Hodson Bay was a huge success. We had a team meeting, a cocktail-making class, and a cruise on the river. It was great fun. Thanks to all the team for your contributions to a brilliant event.
OPEN DAY
​A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Open Day on January 14th! Your presence made the day a real success.
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Thank you Sean Finan and Stephen McCormack of IrBEA, Sean Allen for your brilliant research, our farming partners, the Ballaghadereen Men's Shed, and everyone who attended for your invaluable support.
Thank you!
THANK YOU
To all the amazing farmers who make the eco-friendly choice to use Biocore digestate in 2024
WE ARE CELEBRATING
10 YEARS OF ISO CERTIFICATION
We are independently certified with ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 ensuring that health and safety is an integral part of all our strategic decisions and we are committed to reducing our impact on the environment.
OUR 2024 TEAM EVENT
The BioCore Team had a brilliant time at our recent event, which included an unforgettable visit to Kilbeggan Distillery, the oldest distillery in Ireland. A huge thank you to everyone for contributing to the success of the event. Your participation made it truly memorable
DAIRY MATTERS PODCAST
Following the publication of the Government’s National Biomethane Strategy, Declan Murray, CEO of Biocore Environmental, spoke to the Dairy Matters podcast about the role of biogas anaerobic digestion plants in converting organic farm waste into renewable energy. https://ndc.ie/podcasts/dairy-matters-growing-green-gas/
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AD & BIOGAS INDUSTRY AWARDS
We were delighted to be shortlisted as a finalist for the AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2024 in the Net Zero Circular Solutions Category. Congratulations to all of the winners and we look forward to next year's ADBA event
INTERVIEW WITH OUR CEO, DECLAN MURRAY INÂ 'The Climate Call'
Biomethane, a cleaner alternative to fossil fuel gas, holds enormous potential for any country that hopes to reduce it's carbon footprint [The Climate Call 08.02.2024]
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Check out the interview by clicking the link below...​
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TRAINING DAY WITH DCM
Biocore had a great training day at the Anaerobic Digestion Plant in Roscommon.
Thanks to Sue Landsberg, DCM Learning and all the Biocore Team for a great session!
CONGRATULATIONS SEAN ALLENÂ
BT Young Scientist of the Year
Sean won the 1st Senior Individual prize at the BT Young Scientist 2024 for his project, "Rooting for Sustainability - An Exploration of more sustainable grassland nutrient management". The carbon neutral fertiliser he is developing has generated 53% more grass growth compared to 10-10-20 fertiliser. With the help of Biocore digestate company which processes the organic waste he has brought the venture to commercial scale assessment
OUR EXPANDING FLEET
As part of our continued expansion we have increased our EV Fleet, invested in new skips for our Organic Waste Management division and we also acquired a new tanker to transport our valuable Nutricore digestate to farms around the country
SUPPORTING FUTURE TALENT
We have recently partnered with Sean Allen the BT Young Scientist of the Year winner in 2022. The winning project was about the long-term effects of a more sustainable method of keeping nutrients in the soil as an alternative to artificially made granule. We are delighted to support Sean with his research on his next project
IrBEA 2023 CONFERENCE
We were delighted to attend the IrBEA 2023 event sponsored by Bord na Mona.
"We need all renewable technologies & renewable fuels to be deployed as part of a renewable energy policy in Ireland" Paddy Phelan, Vice President of IrBEA
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OIREACHTAS COMMITTEE 2023
Oireachtas Committee Wednesday 3rd May 2023 (Starts at 24:50 min into the recording) Declan Murray explains the advantages of digestate and the role that biomethane can play in decarbonising the economy and providing security in our energy supply
ECHELON PODCAST
Echelon Waste not, Want not podcast: Declan Murray explains the Anaerobic Digestion process, the future of AD and the benefits of digestate for the environment. Our partnership with Echelon is a symbiotic relationship. We will produce 4MW of power through the production of gas, capture the carbon dioxide and inject directly into the gas grid
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