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All the latest news from Gas Networks Ireland

April 02, 2024

Gas Networks Ireland announces significant investment in gas infrastructure to enable Bord na Móna’s continued transition to renewable energy

Gas Networks Ireland and Bord na Móna will make a significant investment to develop gas infrastructure to further decarbonise the energy infrastructure supporting the national energy grid at times of high demand.

June 06, 2024

Tipperary student wins national carbon monoxide safety competition

Jessica O’Brien from sixth class at Bunscoil na Catharach in Cahir, has won a nationwide poster competition, designed to raise awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning in homes.

Farranree pupils complete Time to Count Programme

Third class pupils from Scoil Aiséirí Chríost in Farranree successfully completed the ten-week Time to Count programme, a Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) initiative.

Gas Networks Ireland to connect new €63m Bia Energy Biomethane Plant directly to its network

Gas Networks Ireland and Bia Energy have agreed a significant partnership to enable renewable biomethane gas from the Bia Energy facility at Huntstown, Co Dublin to be injected directly into the gas network.

Gas Networks Ireland welcomes publication of National Biomethane Strategy and actions to progress a ramp-up in production of the renewable gas

Today’s publication of the Government’s National Biomethane Strategy is a boost to the decarbonisation of the gas network, and is welcome news for current and prospective producers, according to Gas Networks Ireland.

42 per cent of Ireland’s electricity provided by gas in April: Gas Networks Ireland Gas Demand Report

Gas generated 42 per cent of Ireland’s electricity last month, Gas Network Ireland’s April Gas Demand Report has shown. Total gas demand fell by seven per cent month-on-month from March and three per cent year-on-year from April 2023.

Gas Networks Ireland launches new safety awareness campaign with Keith the Ambadgador, encouraging people to check for gas pipelines before they break ground

Gas Networks Ireland launched its new pre-excavation safety campaign with the introduction of its new campaign ‘ambadgador’, known as Keith.

Limerick conviction for Gas Meter Tampering

Gas Networks Ireland has welcomed the verdict in a case relating to unlawful interference with a gas meter at an address in Lenihan Avenue, Prospect, Limerick.

Irish Tar & Bitumen first in sector to use a combination of natural and renewable gas to significantly reduce carbon emissions by 30% through energy conversion

Irish Tar & Bitumen Suppliers Ltd. (“Irish Tar”) is the first company in its industry to switch from powering parts of its operations with heavy fuel oil (HFO) to using a combination of both natural and renewable gas.

Gas Networks Ireland Gas Demand Report: 11% increase in overall gas demand in Q1 2024

Overall gas demand for the first quarter of 2024 increased by 11 per cent compared to the last quarter of 2023 and fell by 2 per cent year-on-year when compared to the first quarter of 2023, according to Gas Networks Ireland’s latest Gas Demand Report.

Gas Networks Ireland announces new appointments to Executive and Senior leadership team

Gas Networks Ireland announces new appointments to Executive and Senior leadership team.