Gas to Greener Ideas, Monksland, Athlone

Project overview

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) is responsible for building, managing and maintaining an extensive network of gas infrastructure across the Republic of Ireland, including the provision of new connections.

GNI has been contracted to connect a new Power Generation customer to the national gas network at Athlone power station located at Monksland Industrial Park in Co. Roscommon. This involves the installation of a 2.5km transmission pipeline and the construction of an Above Ground Installation (AGI).

Gas forms a key part of Ireland’s current energy mix and is the backbone to the national grid when it comes to ensuring continuity of power. When operational, this customers ‘peaking’ power plant will strengthen our national network and help meet peak demands for the uninterrupted supply of energy to Irish households and businesses. It will also support the move towards renewable power, as these plants can flex up or down depending on the amount of power available from renewable sources at any given time.

This project forms part of GNI’s critical infrastructure plan, helping to ensure we are meeting the country’s growing energy needs, while also supporting the transition to renewable power.

Project updates

This project is due to get under way in late April 2025. Initial works will involve the installation of a new gas pipeline and the construction of temporary compounds along the R446 and the L2027 (Drum Road) in Crannagh, Co. Roscommon. We will deploy appropriate traffic management measures in agreement with Roscommon County Council to maintain traffic movements and access for all residents and businesses.

We will provide further updates to impacted residents and businesses during construction and we will endeavor to keep disruption to a minimum while we are completing these works.

Construction works will be undertaken by our business partner, Murphy International Ltd., and supervised by Gas Networks Ireland.

These works are due to commence late April 2025 and are expected to conclude by late 2025.

We will be providing regular updates on the project via this site so please check back for more information.

Got a query?

If you have a question, query or concern about this project then please contact one of our liaison officers who will be happy to help.

Our team is available from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm and can be reached by email or phone.

E: businesslink@gasnetworks.ie
T: 1800 411 511 (toll free)

Please also check the ‘project updates’ section of this site for information.