{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/619faf1af8d4dc0013bca20f/690227996ed7a39f87734f1e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tom O’Brien of Nephin Energy on the importance of gas, the potential of biomethane, and whether our energy bills will come down ","description":"<p>This week’s guest on Inside Business is Tom O’Brien, group chief executive of Nephin Energy. </p><p><br></p><p>Nephin owns 43 per cent of the Corrib gas field off the west coast of Ireland and also has ambitious plans to develop a network of agri-based biomethane plants across the country. </p><p><br></p><p>While gas is a polluting fuel it continues to be an important part of our energy mix. </p><p><br></p><p>Tom joins host Ciarán Hancock in studio to talk about the chances of extending the lifetime of the Corrib field, why biomethane is a potential win-win for the country, the future of offshore wind as a natural resource for Ireland, and whether gas prices are likely to go up or down over the next couple of years. </p><p><br></p><p>Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound.</p>","author_name":"Inside Business with Ciaran Hancock"}