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Gas generated 51% of Ireland's electricity in July, peaking at 92% and never falling below 17%

Gas demand rises in July as coal exits generation mix

Gas demand surged in July as Ireland marked its first month in over four decades without coal contributing to electricity generation after the closure of the Moneypoint power station in Co Clare in June.

Business • 27 Aug

The Land Development Agency plans for 285 new affordable homes at The Gasworks, Dock Road, Limerick.

LDA plans for 285 homes at Limerick Gasworks Site

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is set to lodge plans for 285 new affordable homes at The Gasworks, Dock Road, Limerick.

Business • 08 Aug

Gas accounted for 39% of Ireland's electricity generation in the first six months of 2025

Increased demand for gas in transport sector in H1

Gas demand in the first half of this year remained broadly consistent with the second half of 2024, new figures from Gas Networks Ireland show.

Business • 28 Jul

Gas Networks Ireland pays out €62m dividend to the State

Directors at Gas Networks Ireland have approved a €62.1 million dividend payout to the exchequer after pre-tax profits last year increased by 43% to €165.2 million.

Business • 07 Jul

Gas produced 42% of the country's power in April

New figures show that overall gas demand fell by 12% in April compared to March, but gas continued to play a central role in electricity generation and produced 42% of the country's power.

Business • 20 May

Gas produced 39% of the country's electricity in March, up from 31% on February and 34% on March 2024

Gas use increases in March as wind energy output falls

Overall gas demand in March rose by 13% compared to February, and by 4% compared to the same month last year, new figures from Gas Networks Ireland show today.

Business • 16 Apr

Overall gas demand in Ireland rose by 12% in October from September, and by 8% on the same time last year, Gas Networks Ireland's latest gas demand report shows

No disruption to gas supply expected this winter

Gas Networks Ireland said there is both enough gas supply sources and enough network capacity to meet the country's anticipated gas demand projections over the coming winter period.

Business • 27 Nov 24

Gas Network's Ireland says the facility will also reduce national CO₂ emissions by an estimated 130,000 tonnes per year

Construction begins on Biomethane CGI facility in Cork

Gas Networks Ireland has broken ground to mark the commencement of construction for a €32m Central Grid Injection (CGI) facility in Mitchelstown.

Business • 29 Oct 24

Gas provided up to 80% of electricity generation at times in September, new Gas Networks Ireland figures show

Gas generates 42% of Ireland's electricity in Q3

New figures from Gas Networks Ireland show that gas continued to play a critical role in the country's electricity generation as it provided 44% of the country's power in September - a "notable" increase from 37% in August.

Business • 17 Oct 24

Gas contributed 37% to the country's electricity generation in August, down from 45% in July and 44% the same month last year

Gas demand down 10% in August due to windy weather

Gas remained the largest single source of the country's electricity generation in August, despite total gas demand decreasing by 10% from July and by 7% compared to the same time last year.

Business • 23 Sep 24

Gas was the largest contributor to electricity generation, generating 45%.

Gas generates 45% of electricity in July, demand rises

Demand for gas increased by almost 6% in July when compared to the previous month, new data shows.

Business • 21 Aug 24

Gas was the largest contributor to electricity generation in the first six months of the year.

Demand for gas down 3% in first six months of 2024

Demand for gas dropped 3% in the first half of the year when compared with the same period in 2023, new data shows.

Business • 15 Jul 24

Bia Energy's Managing Director, Brendan Traynor with Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, Gas Networks Ireland's Director of Customer and Business Development, David Kelly and Sretaw's Managing Director, Desmond Doyle

Gas Networks Ireland connects Bia Energy plant to network

Gas Networks Ireland and Bia Energy have agreed a deal which will see renewable biomethane gas from the Bia Energy facility at Huntstown in Co Dublin be injected directly into the gas network.

Business • 30 May 24

Gas provided 44% of Ireland's electricity in January.

Gas generated up to 80% of electricity during cold snap

Gas generated up to 80% of the country's electricity during the cold snap last month, new figures show.

Business • 16 Feb 24

June saw the highest reliance on gas during the year, as it provided 58% of electricity during the month.

Demand for gas down 7% as wind energy increases

The demand for gas in Ireland dropped 7% last year due to an increase in energy powered by wind, new figures show.

Business • 24 Jan 24

The GNI plan is aimed at supporting the development and decarbonisation of its infrastructure

Gas customers facing higher bills over investment plan

Domestic gas customers are set to pay up to €10.54 more on average next year and the year after on their annual bills, following the energy regulator's approval of Gas Networks Ireland's (GNI) investment plans.

Business • 20 Dec 23

The last three days of November saw exceptional levels of gas demand, new figures show today

Gas demand sets new record for the month of November

The last three days of November saw exceptional levels of gas demand, new figures from Gas Networks Ireland show, amid a cold snap which saw a sharp increase in the demand for gas to heat homes and businesses.

Business • 07 Dec 23

Gas Networks Ireland has today published its 2023/24 Winter Outlook

No disruption to gas supply expected this winter

Gas Networks Ireland said it does not envisage any disruption to gas supply during the winter months.

Business • 30 Nov 23

Fran McFadden National Customer Acquisition Manager at Gas Networks Ireland and Barry Murphy, Energy and Renewable Services Director at Flogas Enterprise.

Construction to begin on Bio-CNG refuelling station

Construction will begin this week on Ireland's first dedicated Bio-CNG refuelling station.

Business • 30 Nov 23

Electricity generation from wind hit a new milestone during Storm Agnes

Energy generation sources remain stable in September

Gas was responsible for generating 46% of Ireland's electricity in September, amid mild, sunny and wet weather.

Business • 05 Oct 23

Gas remained the biggest contributor to electricity generation in August

Gas demand down by a fifth during mild August - GNI

Overall gas demand in August was well down on the same month last year amid mild and changeable weather.

Business • 13 Sep 23

Gas Networks Ireland can be used in existing technologies, vehicles and appliances

Biomethane could replace a quarter of natural gas use

More than a quarter of natural gas used in Ireland could be replaced by biomethane, a new study has found.

Business • 07 Sep 23

Gas generated 48% of Ireland's electricity in July, new figures show today

Gas demand down by 20% in July - Gas Networks Ireland

New figures today show that gas demand decreased by 20% in July compared to the same month last year, and by 8% when compared to June.

Business • 14 Aug 23

The residential sector drew -53% less gas in June compared to a month earlier

Gas demand 9% lower in June compared to last year

Warmer weather and the ending of the academic year in education institutions led to demand for gas dropping by 10% in June compared to May.

Business • 27 Jul 23

Gas generated 57% of Ireland's electricity last month, up 21% month-on-month.

Calm weather leads to drop in wind energy generation

Wind generated just 23% of Ireland's electricity in May, with calm conditions leading to a 38% drop in generation when compared to April.

Business • 13 Jun 23