The cornerstone of Ireland's energy system
The gas network is the cornerstone of Ireland's energy system, securely supplying more than 30% of Ireland's total energy and over 40% of the country's electricity generation. Almost 725,000 Irish homes and businesses trust Ireland's gas network to provide efficient and reliable energy to meet their heating, cooking, manufacturing and transport needs.
Pathway to Net Zero
Gas Networks Ireland is aiming to deliver a repurposed, resized and fully decarbonised gas network by 2045. Our "Pathway to a Net Zero Carbon Network" envisions transforming the existing gas network into two separate systems carrying 100% renewable gas, one dedicated to biomethane and the other to green hydrogen.
Learn moreThe role of Gas Networks Ireland
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Safe, secure and efficient supply
We ensure that almost 725,000 gas customers receive a safe, efficient and secure supply of gas, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Transporting gas through our network
We transport gas through our 14,725km renewable-ready pipeline network. As well as maintaining networks in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, we have pipelines in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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Investing in new business areas
We are working to deliver a cleaner energy future for Ireland. We are investing in new technologies such as compressed natural gas (CNG) and bioCNG and renewable gases such as biomethane and green hydrogen.
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Managing our gas emergency service
We manage a 24 hour gas emergency service handling over 14,000 call-outs a year.
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Connecting customers to the network
Gas Networks Ireland brings the benefits of gas to new customers in line with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) policy. We connect all customers to the network, regardless of their supplier.
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Maintaining reliability and resilience
As the gas network infrastructure is predominantly underground, it demonstrates great resilience and reliability through severe winter weather conditions.
