Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/228276 
Year of Publication: 
2019
Series/Report no.: 
ESRI Working Paper No. 630
Publisher: 
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), Dublin
Abstract: 
While a rich body of literature has looked at greenhouse gas emissions in biogas production systems and the potential impacts of biogas production on food supply, broader issues relating to the economic, environmental and social pillars of sustainability need to be carefully considered. Drawing upon experiences from European countries, we identify key outcomes associated with large-scale implementation of biogas and biomethane production. Topics of particular interest include policy instruments, farm intensification, and supply chain risks. We conclude by recommending policy directions for countries such as Ireland that are at earlier developmental stages for biogas and biomethane deployment.
Subjects: 
renewable energy
biogas
biomethane
anaerobic digestion
greenhouse gas emissions
agricultural sector
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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