Flogas has agreed a new Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with long-term customer Irish Tar & Bitumen Suppliers for a new 100% renewable electricity deal.
Under the terms of the new deal, Flogas will supplying 60% of Irish tar’s electricity directly from the Glackmore wind farm in Co Donegal.
The renewable energy supply is locked in at a fixed price and the rest of Irish Tar’s needs will be supplied with 100% renewable electricity by Flogas.
Flogas, which is owned by DCC, also provides biomethane for Irish Tar’s gas supply requirements.
Irish Tar manufactures and supplies a complete range of bituminous road binders and emulsions to contractors and local authorities across Ireland.
Supplying their main manufacturing site with renewable electricity is a key element of the company’s broader sustainability strategy.
The new CPPA will contribute an estimated 50% reduction in Irish Tar’s Scope 2 emissions.
Beyond the CPPA, Flogas has also collaborated with Irish Tar on energy efficiency initiatives, further demonstrating their commitment to a comprehensive partnership.
This latest CPPA marks Flogas’ 20th such agreement since launching in 2022, including deals with Medtronic and Britvic Ireland.
James Temple, Renewables Manager at Flogas, said the company goes beyond simply offering CPPAs – it provides tailored, end-to-end energy solutions that incorporate renewable electricity procurement, including direct agreements with wind and solar farm owners, alongside energy efficiency analysis and streamlined billing.
“This CPPA, Irish Tar’s third with Flogas, represents a significant step forward, and we’re proud to support their transition to a cleaner energy future,” he said.
JP Brennan, Managing Director of Irish Tar & Bitumen Suppliers, said that sustainability is at the core of its business strategy and its decarbonisation strategy is targeting a 50% reduction in Scope 1 & Scope 2 emissions and to be Net Zero operationally by 2030.
“We were one of the first large energy users in Ireland to enter into an electricity CPPA in 2022 and we are delighted to be entering into our third CPPA agreement with Flogas in 2025,” he said.
“Not only does the CPPA provide us with a 50% reduction in our Scope 2 emissions, but it also provides us with an element of forward price certainty in what is a volatile energy market at present,” he added.
