Delivering Ireland’s renewable energy infrastructure
The Mitchelstown central grid injection facility will bring more biomethane onto the gas network and help reduce Ireland’s carbon emissions.
The opening of the Mitchelstown central grid injection (CGI) facility is an important milestone for Ireland’s renewable gas industry. It provides biomethane producers beyond the reach of a direct network connection with a new route to the gas network, helping to support the growth of Ireland’s biomethane industry.
A history of delivery
For 50 years, Gas Networks Ireland has continuously delivered vital gas infrastructure to meet Ireland’s evolving energy needs. That proud legacy continues with the Mitchelstown CGI facility, officially opened by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Friday, 2 October.
This innovative renewable energy infrastructure , the first of its kind in Europe, will enable increased volumes of biomethane to enter the national gas network, helping to decarbonise Ireland’s energy system and enhance its resilience.
A history of delivery
Supporting biomethane growth
The Mitchelstown CGI will play an important role in supporting Ireland’s biomethane sector, enabling plants beyond the reach of a direct connection to deliver their renewable gas into national grid.
This new innovative energy infrastructure will give greater flexibility in where new biomethane plants can be developed, opening opportunities for renewable energy development and economic activity across rural Ireland.
New infrastructure, significant impact
The Mitchelstown CGI is the first facility of its kind in Ireland and Europe. When at full design capacity, it will have the potential to inject up to 700 GWh of biomethane annually.
This alone would meet over 12% of the Government 2030 biomethane target and deliver estimated savings of approximately 130,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.
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