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All the latest news from Gas Networks Ireland

June 20, 2022

Gas Networks Ireland’s Liam Nolan elected as President of MARCOGAZ

Ireland will be at the forefront of Europe’s gas network decarbonisation, with Offaly’s Liam Nolan elected as President of MARCOGAZ, one of Europe’s leading gas associations.

Gas Networks Ireland involved in major European hydrogen project

Gas Networks Ireland is participating in a major European project to help the European Union meet its new accelerated goals and radically increase the use of hydrogen by 2030.

No disruption to gas supply forecast for summer months

Gas Networks Ireland does not envisage any disruption to gas supply during the summer months according to the network operator’s 2022 Summer Outlook.

April Gas Demand Statement

The critical role of gas in Ireland’s energy mix came to the fore again in April, reliably generating more than half the country’s electricity as the contribution from wind generation dropped to approximately one third.

The awards keep coming for Tommy

Tommy McAnairey, the animated canary character who is regularly seen on the small screen crooning about the dangers of carbon monoxide, has won the international Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM) Gas Safety Award at the Gas Industry Awards.

Can Energy System Integration Accelerate Ireland to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions?

Whether energy system integration can help Ireland achieve its climate action targets and how energy systems should evolve are questions that the NexSys research programme is hoping to answer.

Gas Networks Ireland employees join An Taisce’s National Spring Clean in Portlaoise

Gas Networks Ireland employees joined An Taisce’s nationwide anti-litter campaign to mark National Spring Clean month which took place throughout April.

March Gas Demand Statement

After a very stormy February with a new monthly record for wind energy, a calmer March saw gas demand increase 15% month-on-month.

The gas network can enhance Ireland’s energy security

“Gas is the trusted backbone of Ireland’s energy system, powering over 30% primary energy needs and generating half of the country’s electricity.”

Gas Networks Ireland named Green Public Sector Organisation of the Year at Green Awards 2022

Following another successful year delivering on its holistic sustainability programme, Gas Networks Ireland was named Green Public Sector Organisation of the Year at the 2022 Green Awards.