Irish data center group acheives 100% natural gas decarboinzation with biomethane
In Ireland, Pure Data Centres Group has achieved 100% decarbonization of natural gas consumption during 2025 through Europe’s first successful biomethane proof of concept (PoC).
Throughout 2025, all operational natural gas consumption was matched with renewable biomethane, using independently certified gas attributes and recognised Irish and European accounting methodologies. Pure DC utilised Irish Renewable Gas Guarantees of Origin (RGGOs) and European Biomethane Guarantees of Origin (GOs). These certificates were sourced and retired on a megawatt-hour basis to match gas consumption, and met recognised sustainability, traceability, and chain-of-custody requirements, aligned with European renewable gas market practice, EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), RE100 technical criteria and broader corporate decarbonisation and climate reporting frameworks.
The PoC was consistent with Irish policy on data centres and decarbonisation, which prioritises emissions reduction, transparency, and the progressive transition away from unabated fossil fuel use, while recognising the role of renewable gases as a transitional solution where grid-based deployment is constrained in the near term.
The PoC also aligns with Ireland’s National Biomethane Strategy, which sets out a policy roadmap to scale sustainable biomethane production and stimulate demand for renewable gas across the economy. By sourcing certified biomethane attributes linked to injections into the gas network, Pure DC contributes to market demand signals that underpin the development of Ireland’s renewable gas sector. It is hoped this will act as a stimulus to grow Ireland’s domestic renewable gas market while lowering operational emissions.
Category: Fuels
