Bord na Móna

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Peat extraction and energy production

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Bord na Móna Decarbonization Initiative

Bord na Móna's commitment to decarbonize operations and transition away from peat production, including closing bogs and exiting the peat business.

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Peat-fired power stations

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Peat combustion for electricity generation

Burning peat in power stations to generate electricity. Peat produces higher CO2 emissions per unit than coal despite having lower calorific value.

Peat extraction and drainage

The process of extracting peat from bogs and draining wetlands for commercial use, which releases significant greenhouse gas emissions.

Wetland restoration and carbon sequestration

Restoring bogs and wetlands to capture and store carbon, offering potential climate mitigation benefits.

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Bord na Móna Decarbonization Initiative

Bord na Móna's commitment to decarbonize operations and transition away from peat production, including closing bogs and exiting the peat business.

announced 1 mention

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Peat-fired power stations

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Peat GHG emissions are main contributor to Ireland’s carbon footprint

7 years 8 months ago

A semi-state company in Ireland that developed the peatlands starting in the late 1940s for economic benefit and energy security. Recently announced decarbonization plans to exit peat by 2030 and close bogs by 2025.

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