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About
Tria Energy

the HVO Experts

Industry Leaders
Since 1991

Founded in 1991, Tria Energy is a leading supplier of renewable energy solutions, specialising in the supply of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for various industries across the UK and Ireland. 

Mission and Vision

Tria Energy’s mission is to promote sustainable energy practices; its vision is to lead the transition towards a greener, more sustainable future.

Expertise and Experience

Tria Energy’s extensive expertise and experience in the renewable energy sector underline our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. Our deep knowledge and proven track record in the industry position us as leaders in driving sustainable energy solutions.

Comprehensive Services

Tria Energy offers a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients in the renewable energy sector. Our services include Education, Consultation, Planning: Certification, Compliance, and HVO Supply Security.

Customer Focus

At Tria Energy, our dedication to customer satisfaction is paramount. We pride ourselves on providing tailored solutions and exceptional support to meet the unique needs of each client. 

Sustainability Commitment

Tria Energy is deeply committed to sustainability, with a clear focus on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing environmental performance. Our dedication to a greener future is evident through our extensive use of renewable fuels, such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).

the HVO Experts

Meet our Expert
Management Team

Chairperson

Micheál Kirby

Micheál is the Chairperson of Tria Energy. With over three decades of expertise in the fuel industry with an innate understanding of all the operational and strategic intricacies involved in the liquid fuels business. Micheál has a very large network within the industry and has much experience in forging key strategic partnerships in the business, which has been a major proficiency in helping acquire many businesses since the firm's inception. His leadership has given the company enormous stability since its inception in 1991.

Micheál is very financially sound and has a strong background in cost engineering. This has meant that the company has had very strong stewardship over how it allocates its capital and forecasts new project development. He will often cite "loyalty" as being one of his top values and this is denoted acutely in the long-term relationships that have been forged since 1991.

Chief Executive Officer

Patrick Kirby

Patrick is the Chief Executive Officer of Tria Energy. Before joining Tria Energy, Patrick was the Global Chief Operating Officer of the Global Advertising and Neuromarketing Firm, GlassView. He has significant experience in starting and scaling businesses, particularly when it comes to product development and market expansion, with extensive experience in the European, Asian, and North American markets. All of this culminated in one of his companies being announced in the Deloitte Top 100 Fastest Growing Technology Companies in North America in 2019.

He has worked extensively in advising global blue-chip brands such as Goldman Sachs, Disney, Louis Vuitton, Neste, Amazon Web Services, and many more. This experience helps Patrick garner the dynamism to observe and understand different perspectives. His is an alum of Columbia Business School and London Business School, and has particular distinction with the leadership sciences, regularly in the top -quartile of students. "Community" is an important value for Patrick and this is very important to him within Tria Energy.

Operations Manager

Pat Murnane

Highly experienced commercial professional with vast insight into the promotion and selling of HVO at-scale across Ireland. Pat has an illustrious history of working in the energy sector with an acute knowledge of the operational and commercial minutiae of running an energy distribution business. He often acts as the link between sales and operations, ensuring the client experience is optimised fully.
Sales Director UK & Ireland

Ged Kennedy

With over 20 years of senior experience, I excel in forging strong business partnerships founded on trust and shared success. My commitment to sustainability drives my approach, ensuring that growth is profitable and responsible. I leverage innovative business development techniques, consultative selling strategies, client-centric approaches, and high-impact selling to deliver outstanding results, even in the most challenging conditions.

My expertise spans negotiation, sales management, business development, project management, and direct sales. Through these skills, including a focus on consultative selling techniques, I have consistently driven growth and value for the organisations I work with, always focusing on long-term success and sustainability.

Business Development

Liam Sheridan

Liam Sheridan is a Business Development Representative at Tria Energy, based out of our central distribution hub in Mullingar, Ireland. Liam has extensive experience working in Business Development across Ireland and the UK.

Beginning his professional career selling specialty polymers to the polymer processing industry for a plastics manufacturer, Liam first became aware of the need for decarbonization solutions for businesses, having also been involved in achieving ISO14001 certification.

Liam holds a BA in Law and Economics and a Higher Diploma in Business Studies, both from the University of Galway, Ireland.