the Biomethane for Carbon and Community Project
A national effort rooted in Tipperary, built through partnerships, and focused on local climate action.
BCC project
Biomethane for Carbon and Community (BCC) is a strategic research and capacity building project, led by Tipperary County Council (TCC) and supported by key partners at national, regional and local levels: Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Irish Bioeconomy Foundation (IBF), Tipperary Energy Agency (TEA). The goal of the project is to enable Tipperary and its hinterland to lead the way for a sustainable biomethane gas sector in Ireland.
The BCC project team comprises six staff from across the project partners, working out of a newly established Biomethane Development Office (BDO) within the National Bioeconomy Campus in Lisheen, County Tipperary, which is located within the Tipperary Decarbonising Zone.
The project team are engaging and working closely with key stakeholders and communities within directly related sectors: Agriculture, Industry, Business, Government, Education and the media. The project aims to support the development of knowledge, capacity and infrastructure for biomethane production and utility within County Tipperary, and the wider region. The objective is to use locally available feedstocks such as slurry, grass silage, other agricultural residues, and food waste.
Project Funders
The Biomethane for Carbon and Community project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund Programme 2021–2027, with support from EMRA and Pobal. This funding ensures that the transition to clean energy is fair, just, and community-driven.
Project Partners
Delivered in collaboration with Tipperary County Council, Technological University of the Shannon, Irish Bioeconomy Foundation, and Tipperary Energy Agency, working together to advance biomethane development in Ireland.
Meet the team
BDO Team
Our dedicated team at the Biomethane Development Office brings together expertise in community engagement, energy, and the bioeconomy to drive Ireland’s biomethane future.
Ajay Kumar Sutrakar
TUS
Manager Biomethane
Development Office
David Mulcahy
TUS
Biomethane Community
Development Officer
Alifia Issabella Mulyawati
TUS
Biomethane Development
Officer
Alan Walsh
Tipperary County Council
Community & Stakeholder
Partnership Officer – DZ
Kevin Ryan
IBF
Bioeconomy & Biomethane
Synergy Officer
Róisín Burke
Tipperary Energy Agency
Biomethane Expert
Energy Expert
Steering Group
Our Steering Group provides leadership and direction, ensuring the project aligns with policy, community, and regional development goals.
Michael Moroney
Tipperary County Council
Senior Executive
Officer
Clare Lee
Tipperary County Council
Climate Action
Coordinator
Elaine Cullinan
Tipperary County Council
Economic Development
Officer
Seamus Hoyne
TUS
Dean of Flexible and
Workplace Learning
Mercedes Alonso GÓMEZ
TUS
Director of Sustainable
Development Research
Institute (SDRI)
Stephen Napier
IBF
Chief Executive
Officer
Gearóid McDermott
IBF
Consultant
Lisa Vaughan
Tipperary Energy Agency
Chief Executive
Officer
Mary Buckley
Tipperary Energy Agency
Finance & Operations
Manager
Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board brings together national experts and organisations to guide the BCC project with technical, agricultural, and community insights.
Matthew Halpin
DAFM
Assistant Agricultural
Inspector
Sean Finan
IrBEA
Chief Executive
Officer
John Brosnan
ICOS
Bioeconomy Executive
Dr Anne Marie Henihan
DPTC
Centre Director
James Claffey
IRL
Deputy CEO
Barry Caslin
Teagasc
Energy & Rural
Development Specialist
Why Biomethane?
Climate Action
A sustainable biomethane sector can
help reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
enhance climate resilience and support
Ireland’s journey toward climate
neutrality.
Rural Support
It creates income opportunities
for farmers and brings
investment to local communities.
Energy Security
By producing renewable gas
locally, Ireland reduces its
reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Funding & Governance
The Biomethane for Carbon and Community project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund Programme 2021–2027.
This support ensures that Ireland’s transition to clean energy is fair, inclusive, and rooted in strong local partnerships. The project is delivered by a group of trusted institutions, including local authorities, universities, and national bioeconomy leaders.
All project activities are guided by strict governance and transparency standards. We are committed to clear communication, community engagement, and open access to project resources.
Download the official project brochure to explore our objectives, partners, and community impact in greater detail.