A new report has found that biomethane produced in Longford could significantly reduce carbon emissions.
The findings from the Biomethane Energy Report claim that Longford has the potential for a biomethane industry.
Biomethane is a carbon-neutral renewable gas, which derives from organic sources such as landfill, food and agricultural waste.
The industry would produce 18 Gigawatt hours of renewable gas and reduce carbon emissions by almost 5,000 tonnes a year.
The report was launched last week by Gas Networks Ireland, and has identified 176 projects across the nation that could produce up to 26% of Ireland's current gas demand.
The data highlights Cavan, Kildare, Limerick, Cork and Monaghan as the counties with the highest volume of biomethane production, with two potential biomethane production projects identified in Longford.
