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December 14, 2022

Gas Networks Ireland makes second donation of hardware supplies to Ukraine

Gas Networks Ireland, together with its main contractors GMC Utilities Group and Murphy International, has donated almost €100,000 worth of equipment, hardware, fittings and materials to Ukraine's gas grid operator, Gas Distribution System Operator Ukraine (GDSOU).

Dublin 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 on St Margaret’s Road, Finglas, Dublin 11.

Investors ready for Irish biomethane facilities as demand for green energy soars

Investors ready to provide a "a wall of finance" for investment in Irish biomethane facilities as demand for green energy soars

Irish domestic appliances can operate on blends of 20% hydrogen and reduce emissions

Gas Networks Ireland has been working with University College Dublin’s Energy Institute (UCDEI) on a research project to investigate the potential use of hydrogen in Ireland and find out if we can heat homes and cook dinners with this renewable gas.

Wind energy achieves record levels of Irish power generation, while natural gas remains an essential back up

Wind energy provided up to three quarters of Ireland’s electricity demand at times in October. However, as is the nature of intermittent renewable energy sources there were also times during the month when the wind supply fell away almost entirely and provided less than 1% of electricity generation.

Dr Niamh Shaw inspires Ballygall pupils to ‘Dream Big’

As part of its sustainability programme, Gas Networks Ireland joined forces with Dr Shaw to bring her science-based workshop to pupils in Ballygall for science week.

Gas Networks Ireland wins International ESG Award

Gas Networks Ireland was named as the winner of the ‘Best ESG Campaign or Case Study to Improve Education or Access to Education’ at the ESG awards on Wednesday.

Ahead of Science Week, Gas Networks Ireland invites children to ‘Dream Big’ with Dr Niamh Shaw

Dr Niamh Shaw is on a mission to get to space and it’s a mission she’s been on since she started dreaming big growing up in Dundalk. No stranger to our TV screens and recently voted one of Ireland’s leading science communicators, Dr Shaw is passionate about igniting people’s curiosities.

Gas Networks Ireland Forecasts No Disruption to Gas Supply for Winter Months

Gas Networks Ireland does not envisage any disruption to gas supply during the winter months according to the network operator’s 2022/23 Winter Outlook.

Transforming the gas network to deliver Ireland’s biomethane ambition

Gas Networks Ireland is seeking input from current and future biomethane producers to develop the roadmap towards a renewable gas network.