The CRU is launching a public consultation in fulfilment of Action 5b of the National Biomethane Strategy, which called for a review of the biomethane grid connection policy and grid connection costs.
The objective is to ensure that the connection policy remains fit for purpose as Ireland’s biomethane sector develops, while maintaining appropriate protections for consumers and aligning with national decarbonisation targets.
We have reviewed recommendations from Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) to update the economic test and financial security requirements applied to biomethane projects connecting to the network, alongside cost allocation proposals associated with a new centralised grid injection (CGI) facility for biomethane. We are consulting on the following key elements:
- Economic test appraisal period and financial security requirements for biomethane connections
- Cost allocation of CGI facilities
We are seeking feedback from all stakeholders, particularly those with an interest and an involvement in the biomethane industry. Stakeholders are also encouraged to provide any additional evidence and/or proposals that could help the CRU in reaching a final decision on the changes to the biomethane connection policy proposed in this paper.
Interested stakeholders are invited to review the consultation document and submit feedback by 12th January 2026.
Please note your response will be publicly available for viewing on the portal at the end of the consultation. If you require your response to remain confidential, please clearly state this in your response.
Biomethane Connections Policy Review
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The CRU is launching a public consultation in fulfilment of Action 5b of the National Biomethane Strategy, which called for a review of the biomethane grid connection policy and grid connection costs.
The objective is to ensure that the connection policy remains fit for purpose as Ireland’s biomethane sector develops, while maintaining appropriate protections for consumers and aligning with national decarbonisation targets.
We have reviewed recommendations from Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) to update the economic test and financial security requirements applied to biomethane projects connecting to the network, alongside cost allocation proposals associated with a new centralised grid injection (CGI) facility for biomethane. We are consulting on the following key elements:
- Economic test appraisal period and financial security requirements for biomethane connections
- Cost allocation of CGI facilities
We are seeking feedback from all stakeholders, particularly those with an interest and an involvement in the biomethane industry. Stakeholders are also encouraged to provide any additional evidence and/or proposals that could help the CRU in reaching a final decision on the changes to the biomethane connection policy proposed in this paper.
Interested stakeholders are invited to review the consultation document and submit feedback by 12th January 2026.
Please note your response will be publicly available for viewing on the portal at the end of the consultation. If you require your response to remain confidential, please clearly state this in your response.
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