Bio-CNG

A greener, more efficient alternative for commercial trucks and fleets.

Dedicated to helping businesses reduce their transport emissions

On 11th of June 2024, Flogas opened the first ever dedicated Bio-CNG refuelling self-service station in the Republic of Ireland – a significant step forward in our commitment to sustainability and clean energy solutions for businesses across the country.

Bio-CNG is a great option for companies to use in their transport fleet as it emits up to 90% less carbon emissions than alternative heavy fuels.

What is Bio-CNG?

BioCNG is a renewable form of natural gas made from organic waste, produced by breaking down things like food waste and agricultural leftovers in a process called anaerobic digestion.

The resulting biogas is purified to remove impurities and increase its energy content, creating Bio-CNG.

Bio-CNG frequently asked questions

Bio-CNG is one of the most significant advances in commercial energy generation in modern times. We’re committed to helping businesses in Ireland to reduce their emissions and we’re here to guide you through your transition to this revolutionary technology.

Bio-CNG (Bio Compressed Natural Gas) is a compressed version of biomethane, a renewable gas that can be transported through the existing gas network infrastructure. 

Biomethane is generated from the breaking down of organic matter such as food waste, animal slurry and energy crops through a process called anaerobic digestion. 

Bio-CNG production reduces carbon emissions by using organic waste materials that would otherwise go to landfills. 

The development of Bio-CNG also creates new jobs locally, new revenue streams for farmers, and stimulates investment in renewable energy and waste management infrastructure.

Ireland’s commercial transport sector is currently viewed as one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise. While electricity is a proven alternate fuel for private vehicles, electric solutions are currently not a viable option for HGVs. 

Bio-CNG can support fleet operators and other businesses to address this challenge as it can reduce carbon emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional HGV fuels like diesel.

The Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme (RFAS) is an initiative designed and managed by Zemo Partnership. The Scheme aims to verify claims made by companies supplying renewable fuels to heavy duty vehicle and equipment operators regarding their product’s GHG emission savings and provenance of raw material feedstocks.

The RFAS works alongside the Irish and UK Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO), providing a mechanism for guaranteeing that fleet operators are purchasing bulk supplies of sustainable low carbon fuels. The Scheme enables fleet operators to receive renewable fuel supply chain specific greenhouse gas emission data, thereby ensuring accurate and representative information for company carbon reporting. Furthermore, credible greenhouse gas emission savings figures will help inform decision making processes regarding vehicle fleet decarbonisation options by demonstrating the merits of sustainable low carbon fuels.

Enabling the first carbon-free journey from Ireland to France.

Our customer, Virginia Transport was one of the first hauliers in Ireland to complete a carbon-free journey from Ireland to France and Flogas were delighted to be part of this journey.

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We have helped businesses like yours manage their energy more efficiently and make progress towards a sustainable energy future.

“Ballygowan, Ireland’s iconic water brand, has a long history of harnessing the best of Ireland’s natural resources to deliver sustainable, locally produced, Irish natural mineral water. This new Corporate Power Purchase Agreement with Flogas Enterprise, valued at €2.5 million, will produce renewable electricity for our production facility in Newcastle West and is a significant investment in our long-term strategy to ensure 100% sustainability across Britvic Ireland’s business operations.”

Sian Young, Director of Sustainable Business, Britvic Ireland

“Our mission is to become carbon neutral by 2030 and this is an important step in cutting our carbon emissions. It will enable our business to become more sustainable and provide us with a long-term solution to our requirements. It also reflects our values and desire to do our part in the community to lead the way in responding to climate change. We are replacing our existing energy sources with sustainable, more environmentally friendly alternatives with the focus on a sole use of electricity from renewable energy sources.”

Paul Reilly, CEO, United Drug

“We are functioning in a time when large energy users have limited hedging options. In a volatile energy market, having a fixed price for the supply of electricity through a CPPA is not only good for the environment, but it is also great for budgeting. This solution was hedged at a price that is reflective of current market price level, but delivers budget certainty and sustainability benefits.”

John Rowland, Operations Director, Wavin Ireland

“Our partnership with Flogas Enterprise is a critical component of our ongoing cost efficiency strategy and will enable us to significantly reduce operating costs by shifting to natural gas as our main fuel source. It comes at an exciting time for our business on foot of our recent completion of a €15.7m capital investment programme, which has allowed us to achieve substantial gains in efficiencies and a significant increase our competitiveness. Not only does the deal provide our business with significant cost benefits through direct access to wholesale energy prices, but we are partnering with a company that has demonstrated a deep understanding and expertise of Ireland’s energy market.”

Arrabawn, Arrabawn

“Our investments in renewable energy not only help to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from our operations in Ireland, but also, together with our energy efficiency efforts, help to control our electricity costs so we can pass any benefits to our customers by continuing to offer high quality home furnishings at low prices. Companies, individuals or governments – we all have responsibility to address the resource dilemma and commit to a more sustainable future. Producing our own, affordable, renewable electricity gets us one step closer to becoming completely energy independent by 2020, while ensuring our commercial success”

Joanna Yarrow, Head of Sustainability, IKEA UK & Ireland

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