Tullow Oil sees profits increase in 2012 Tullow Oil recorded an operating profit of $1.18 billion last year, according to the company’s latest results, a 5% increase on 2011. Business • 13 Feb 13
Tullow Oil sees profits increase in 2012 Tullow Oil recorded an operating profit of $1.18 billion last year, according to the company’s latest results, a 5% increase on 2011. Business • 13 Feb 13
Stronger euro offsetting energy price increases Irish consumers are being insulated from bearing the full brunt of recent rises in fuel prices by a strong euro. Business • 11 Feb 13
Stronger euro offsetting energy price increases Irish consumers are being insulated from bearing the full brunt of recent rises in fuel prices by a strong euro. Business • 11 Feb 13
Rise in number of gas service disconnections The Commissioner for Energy Regulation has disclosed figures to the Dáil's Public Accounts Committee that show a rise in the number of gas service disconnections in 2012. News • 18 Jan 13
Rise in number of gas service disconnections The Commissioner for Energy Regulation has disclosed figures to the Dáil's Public Accounts Committee that show a rise in the number of gas service disconnections in 2012. News • 18 Jan 13
Energy index down 2% on lower oil prices The Bord Gáis Energy index fell 2% in December due to a weaker US dollar and marginally lower Brent crude oil prices. Business • 07 Jan 13
Energy index down 2% on lower oil prices The Bord Gáis Energy index fell 2% in December due to a weaker US dollar and marginally lower Brent crude oil prices. Business • 07 Jan 13
US retail sales up on online spending Americans spent more on cars, electronics and building supplies in November and shopped more frequently online. Business • 13 Dec 12
US retail sales up on online spending Americans spent more on cars, electronics and building supplies in November and shopped more frequently online. Business • 13 Dec 12
Energy index rose 2% due to higher oil prices There was a slight rise in wholesale energy prices in November, according to the latest Bord Gáis Energy Index. Business • 10 Dec 12
Energy index rose 2% due to higher oil prices There was a slight rise in wholesale energy prices in November, according to the latest Bord Gáis Energy Index. Business • 10 Dec 12
Fall in oil prices pushed Energy Index lower The Bord Gáis Energy index saw a 2% decrease in October as oil prices fell slightly on the back of falls in US equity markets due to growth concerns. Business • 05 Nov 12
Fall in oil prices pushed Energy Index lower The Bord Gáis Energy index saw a 2% decrease in October as oil prices fell slightly on the back of falls in US equity markets due to growth concerns. Business • 05 Nov 12
Energy Regulation chair regrets gas hike approval The Chairperson of the Commission for Energy Regulation has said he regrets approving an 8.5% price increase in gas provided by Bord Gaís. News • 18 Sep 12
Energy Regulation chair regrets gas hike approval The Chairperson of the Commission for Energy Regulation has said he regrets approving an 8.5% price increase in gas provided by Bord Gaís. News • 18 Sep 12
Airtricity to hike gas and electricity prices Airtricity has confirmed its prices are going up from October 15 of this year. Business • 14 Sep 12
Airtricity to hike gas and electricity prices Airtricity has confirmed its prices are going up from October 15 of this year. Business • 14 Sep 12
Airtricity gas and electricity prices to increase Airtricity has confirmed its prices are going up from 15 October. News • 14 Sep 12
Airtricity gas and electricity prices to increase Airtricity has confirmed its prices are going up from 15 October. News • 14 Sep 12
Electric Ireland prices to increase Electric Ireland customers will see their bills increase as the company announced that its electricity prices will increase by 5.9% and gas prices by 8.5% from 1 October of this year. Business • 07 Sep 12
Electric Ireland prices to increase Electric Ireland customers will see their bills increase as the company announced that its electricity prices will increase by 5.9% and gas prices by 8.5% from 1 October of this year. Business • 07 Sep 12
8.5% increase in Bord Gáis gas prices approved More than 400,000 Bord Gáis customers are facing higher gas bills after the Commission for Energy Regulation approved an 8.5% rise in residential gas prices for the company. News • 05 Sep 12
8.5% increase in Bord Gáis gas prices approved More than 400,000 Bord Gáis customers are facing higher gas bills after the Commission for Energy Regulation approved an 8.5% rise in residential gas prices for the company. News • 05 Sep 12
Losses at Petroceltic continue to narrow Losses at Petroceltic have narrowed in the first half of the year following a drop in operating costs and a rise in income. Business • 28 Aug 12
Losses at Petroceltic continue to narrow Losses at Petroceltic have narrowed in the first half of the year following a drop in operating costs and a rise in income. Business • 28 Aug 12
24 killed in Venezuela oil refinery explosion An explosion tore through Venezuela's biggest oil refinery today, killing at least 24 people, wounding more than 80 others and halting operations at the huge facility. News • 27 Aug 12
24 killed in Venezuela oil refinery explosion An explosion tore through Venezuela's biggest oil refinery today, killing at least 24 people, wounding more than 80 others and halting operations at the huge facility. News • 27 Aug 12
Gas leak isolated at Dublin Port A number of premises around a refrigeration company at Dublin Port were evacuated this morning due to a chlorine gas leak. News • 22 Aug 12
Gas leak isolated at Dublin Port A number of premises around a refrigeration company at Dublin Port were evacuated this morning due to a chlorine gas leak. News • 22 Aug 12
Petroceltic to merge with Melrose Resources Exploration company Petroceltic is taking a controlling interest in the UK company Melrose Resources. Business • 17 Aug 12
Petroceltic to merge with Melrose Resources Exploration company Petroceltic is taking a controlling interest in the UK company Melrose Resources. Business • 17 Aug 12
DCC to buy BP's LPG business in the UK Business services group DCC has agreed a €51.3m deal with BP to buy its liquefied petroleum gas distribution business in the UK. Business • 08 Aug 12
DCC to buy BP's LPG business in the UK Business services group DCC has agreed a €51.3m deal with BP to buy its liquefied petroleum gas distribution business in the UK. Business • 08 Aug 12
Rising oil and gas prices push energy index higher The Bord Gáis Energy index saw its biggest monthly increase since February last month on the back of rising oil and gas prices. Business • 08 Aug 12
Rising oil and gas prices push energy index higher The Bord Gáis Energy index saw its biggest monthly increase since February last month on the back of rising oil and gas prices. Business • 08 Aug 12
Energy index continues to see oil price volatility The energy index for June, from Bord Gáis, has recorded a drop for the month but no change in the year. Business • 09 Jul 12
Energy index continues to see oil price volatility The energy index for June, from Bord Gáis, has recorded a drop for the month but no change in the year. Business • 09 Jul 12
Gas bills set to rise from October Gas customers look set to see an increase in their bills next Autumn. Business • 25 Jun 12
Gas bills set to rise from October Gas customers look set to see an increase in their bills next Autumn. Business • 25 Jun 12
Explosion at gas bottling plant in Cork One person is believed to have been injured in an explosion at a gas bottling plant on the outskirts of Cork City. News • 22 Jun 12
Explosion at gas bottling plant in Cork One person is believed to have been injured in an explosion at a gas bottling plant on the outskirts of Cork City. News • 22 Jun 12
Lower oil prices push energy index lower Energy prices - as tracked by the Bord Gáis energy index - fell by 7% in May from April largely due to a 15% drop in oil prices over the period. Business • 05 Jun 12
Lower oil prices push energy index lower Energy prices - as tracked by the Bord Gáis energy index - fell by 7% in May from April largely due to a 15% drop in oil prices over the period. Business • 05 Jun 12
Proposal for up to 80% tax on offshore oil and gas An Oireachtas Committee has called for a sliding 40%-80% tax regime for new finds of oil and gas. Business • 10 May 12
Proposal for up to 80% tax on offshore oil and gas An Oireachtas Committee has called for a sliding 40%-80% tax regime for new finds of oil and gas. Business • 10 May 12
How to get the best gas and electricity deal Gas prices are set to rise by up to 22% in October as world prices soar. Comparing prices is now as confusing as chosing a mobile telephone tariff. Tina Leonard examines the small print. Business • 12 Aug 11
How to get the best gas and electricity deal Gas prices are set to rise by up to 22% in October as world prices soar. Comparing prices is now as confusing as chosing a mobile telephone tariff. Tina Leonard examines the small print. Business • 12 Aug 11
Bord Gáis increasing electricity prices in August Bord Gáis has confirmed that its residential electricity prices will be increased by 12% from the beginning of August 2011. Business • 20 Jul 11
Bord Gáis increasing electricity prices in August Bord Gáis has confirmed that its residential electricity prices will be increased by 12% from the beginning of August 2011. Business • 20 Jul 11
