Innovation at Gas Networks Ireland

Innovation and the gas network

We're always looking for smarter ways to support Ireland's gas network. Learn more about our innovation projects and how we work towards a low carbon energy future.

Brownsbarn Research Centre

Our priorities

The Innovation Fund is divided into three distinct parts, a Network-based Innovation Fund and a Strategic Innovation Fund, supported by an administration allowance. 


Projects are assessed for the economic, safety, environmental and compliance benefits they provide and how they align with the the objectives set out by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and Gas Networks Ireland strategic ambitions.

€6,400,000

Investment in innovation to improve network efficiency, decarbonisation, resilience and long-term value.

€3,300,000

Additional co-funding secured.

45+

Projects in our Network-based Innovation Fund.

6

Projects in our Strategic Innovation fund.

See our projects in action

DIGIGAS Innovation Project Strategic Innovation Fund

DIGIGAS

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Two men smile and talk beside laboratory equipment. Strategic Innovation Fund

BIOGRID

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Two people sit at a table in front of a chalkboard discussing a piece of pipe that sits on the table in front of them. Strategic Innovation Fund

EngageGasGrid

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Two colleagues smile while seated beside laboratory equipment. Strategic Innovation Fund

ALgas

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Two colleagues talk at a wooden table. Strategic Innovation Fund

O.P.P.O.R.T.U.N.I.T.Y

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