Gas Networks Ireland begins construction of biomethane plant in Mitchelstown
Tánaiste Micheál Martin and GNI break ground on a planned €32m plant
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Building on the current asset base to create a platform for Ireland’s future
A programme of works that includes the construction of new energy facilities heralds a new era of innovation, says Brian Sheehan, director of assets and infrastructure at Gas Networks Ireland
‘Unseasonably’ strong August winds contribute to ‘notable’ drop in gas demand
At its peak, wind energy supplied 74% of the country’s electricity but fell to less than 1% during calm periods
Corrib gas field could be repurposed for wind and hydrogen, operator told
Currently, the Corrib gas field contributes about 20% of Ireland’s annual natural gas demands
Big jump in gas-generated electricity in May amid ‘changeable’ weather
‘There were periods when wind’s contribution fell away almost completely,’ say Gas Networks Ireland
Gas Networks Ireland weighs up domestic biomethane plan
State company’s move follows publication of Government strategy
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Gas Networks Ireland to connect Bord na Móna’s Edenderry power plant to its supply network
Connecting Bord Na Mona plant to system will cut carbon by 40%
September gas consumption down 12.5% on last year
Gas imports accounted for 72 per cent of all gas supplied to the network in September
Gas Networks Ireland welcomes conviction of man found tampering with gas supply at his home
Leustean Rosta pleaded guilty to unlawfully interfering with a gas supply and dishonestly using gas at his home in Cork city
Staff at gas network contractor set to strike next week over pay and outsourcing issues
Failure of engineering firm to implement agreement on pay increase has prompted action, says Siptu
Biomethane industry could cut Irish emissions by four million tonnes per year
Gas made from farm and food waste could replace more than 25% of natural gas on network and create new agri-income streams, says Gas Networks Ireland
Energy bills set to fall but do not count on savings just yet
Experts expect a drop in natural gas prices from historic highs, but economic storm clouds remain in view
Irish consumers should see energy bills fall in coming weeks, says regulator
EU hits gas reserves target two months ahead of schedule but analysts say it might not be enough
Green hydrogen: Cause for hope or hype?
In the rush to decarbonise our energy supply, Ireland should proceed with caution before committing to hydrogen
Movers and shakers: Leadership changes at 10 of Ireland’s key businesses
Top 1000: Shuffling of desks at the top of major players in both the public and private sectors
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Gas demand falls 10% year-on-year in April
It was ‘another very strong month for wind’, said Gas Networks Ireland
Gas demand spiked during cold, damp March
Wind generated about 40 per cent of all energy in first quarter of the year
Moody’s affirms Gas Network Ireland’s A2 credit rating
Moody’s move follows agency’s upgrading of Irish sovereign debt
Report calls for renewable gas options to decarbonise rural Ireland
Rural homes can achieve B1 BER for €11,000 by switching ‘renewable-ready gas boilers’ with building upgrades
Gas Networks Ireland appoints Kevin Toland as new chairman
Toland has more than 30 years’ experience of senior management roles in sectors such as food, aviation, and consumer goods
‘All avenues’ being explored to help with cost-of-living as ESRI asked to look at energy price caps
The Government previously rejected the idea of energy price caps
No winter gas shortages, EY and Irish vote on split, and working until you’re 70 for a higher State pension
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Natural gas will not be in short supply this winter, Irish network operator claims
Homes and businesses face no disruption in crucial fuel supplies, says network operator
Emergency planning exercises planned to war-game impact of a major disruption to energy supplies
The exercises will involved Gas Networks Ireland, Eirgrid, ESB Networks and the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)
Energy network operators to run emergency training on power disruption
Exercises designed to prepare Republic for any disruption to gas or electricity supplies
Storms drove wind energy to record level in February, data shows
Coal powered 11% of electricity last month, double the amount of the year before
The Government heads to Cop26 under an embarrassing emissions cloud
Coal provided up to 29% of the electricity consumed here last month
State continues to rely heavily on gas and coal for electricity
Gas Networks Ireland says demand in offices and education settings rose in September
Power cut fears: Eirgrid hit by perfect storm and not enough wind
Market regulators have issued eight ‘amber alert’ demand warnings since January
Up to 25% of State electricity demand in July generated by coal
Low wind speeds and power plant closures boost Republic’s reliance on the fossil fuel
Gas demand up substantially across all sectors this year
Wind provided 32% and coal and peat collectively provided 10% of power generation
Sustaining a competitive edge for SMEs
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Gas demand up 2% in first quarter with big increase for transport
Demand from laundry, hotels, offices, and retail all down significantly due to Covid-19
Gas demand in January reached highest level in over a decade
Only time demand higher was 2010 when State had some of coldest weather on record
Gas was dominant player in electricity market last year
Significant reductions in usage in construction, hotels, travel, and leisure due to Covid
Gas demand for power generation was up 8.7% in December
Wind power generated 43% of total monthly electricity demand, while coal generated 7%
Gas demand rises as temperatures fall, but Covid-19 impact weighs
Restrictions on travel and leisure industry hit demand
British power company targets Irish market for green energy
ITM creates hydrogen gas from water to be stored for use in transport and industry
Kinsale field closure leaves Corrib as sole source of domestic natural gas
Demand for gas recovers following dip during lockdown
Tesco to cut emissions by converting waste food from Irish stores to gas
Tesco Ireland intends supplying 6,400 tonnes of waste food a year to Kildare-based Green Generation for conversion to methane
Gas Networks Ireland completes €300m bond issuance
Money will be used to maintain and upgrade gas network in Ireland
Ervia plan to trap greenhouse gas eligible to apply for EU backing
European Commission move allows State utility to apply for backing from €30bn fund
Biogas sector seeks State subsidy in excess of €116m
Consumers could pay extra €5.70 monthly to fund farm-waste conversion into gas and cut emissions
Ryanair lobbies on tax, Tyrone firm urges staff to get Irish passports and what next for the NBP?
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Utility companies delaying rapid-build housing, says Dublin council
ESB and Gas Network Ireland claim they have connected houses
Madness of one State company suing another
No sense in Gas Networks Ireland and Coillte facing off in court over gas pipe
Gas supplies for Galway and Mayo to be restored by Sunday
Supply switched off after technical fault led to odourless gas being pumped into system
Complaints to energy watchdog fall slightly to 3,500 in 2016
Cases include incorrect charge of €2,500 by provider as a result of faulty domestic meter
Gas Networks Ireland to redeem €500m of bonds early
Bond buyback set to be financed by recent debt sale at more favourable rates
Ervia’s Gas Networks Ireland sells €625m of bonds
Deal marks company’s first bond sale since Bord Gáis Energy was sold in 2014
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