Natural gas consumption slows by 7% in 2023 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that natural gas consumption fell by 7% in 2023 compared with 2022. Business • 28 Aug 24
Natural gas consumption slows by 7% in 2023 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that natural gas consumption fell by 7% in 2023 compared with 2022. Business • 28 Aug 24
Renewable fuels produced 42% of electricity in October A new set of figures from the Central Statistics Office show that renewable fuels produced 42% of metered electricity in October but more fossil fuels were used to meet peak evening demand. Business • 22 Dec 23
Renewable fuels produced 42% of electricity in October A new set of figures from the Central Statistics Office show that renewable fuels produced 42% of metered electricity in October but more fossil fuels were used to meet peak evening demand. Business • 22 Dec 23
Natural gas demand set for slower growth to 2026 - IEA Global natural gas demand is expected to experience slower growth to 2026 after peaking in mature markets such as Europe and North America in 2021, a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today. Business • 10 Oct 23
Natural gas demand set for slower growth to 2026 - IEA Global natural gas demand is expected to experience slower growth to 2026 after peaking in mature markets such as Europe and North America in 2021, a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today. Business • 10 Oct 23
Gas discovery off Cyprus gives Europe more options A consortium of Italy's Eni and France's TotalEnergies has found more natural gas off Cyprus, boosting Europe's hopes for a clean break from Russian gas. Business • 21 Dec 22
Gas discovery off Cyprus gives Europe more options A consortium of Italy's Eni and France's TotalEnergies has found more natural gas off Cyprus, boosting Europe's hopes for a clean break from Russian gas. Business • 21 Dec 22
High gas prices to hit demand in 2022 - IEA Demand for natural gas is expected to fall sharply in Europe and slow in Asia this year as prices have rocketed to record heights, the International Energy Agency said today. Business • 31 Jan 22
High gas prices to hit demand in 2022 - IEA Demand for natural gas is expected to fall sharply in Europe and slow in Asia this year as prices have rocketed to record heights, the International Energy Agency said today. Business • 31 Jan 22
€112m invested in gas network in bid for cleaner energy A new report shows that gas delivered more than half of Ireland's electricity, over 40% of Ireland's heating and nearly one third of all the energy used in the country. Business • 11 Nov 21
€112m invested in gas network in bid for cleaner energy A new report shows that gas delivered more than half of Ireland's electricity, over 40% of Ireland's heating and nearly one third of all the energy used in the country. Business • 11 Nov 21
Shell flags $400m Ida hit, but boost from soaring price Royal Dutch Shell has today warned of a $400m hit to third-quarter earnings from the damage caused by August's Hurricane Ida. Business • 07 Oct 21
Shell flags $400m Ida hit, but boost from soaring price Royal Dutch Shell has today warned of a $400m hit to third-quarter earnings from the damage caused by August's Hurricane Ida. Business • 07 Oct 21
Flogas and Panda Power to increase energy prices Two energy providers, Flogas and Panda Power, have today announced increases in their electricity and gas prices from June. Business • 26 May 21
Flogas and Panda Power to increase energy prices Two energy providers, Flogas and Panda Power, have today announced increases in their electricity and gas prices from June. Business • 26 May 21
BP's lobbying for gas shows rifts over emissions path Oil major BP has lobbied for the EU to support natural gas, a move that exposes divergent views among investors and reflects a wider European dispute about the role of the fossil fuel in the transition to a lower-carbon world. Business • 17 May 21
BP's lobbying for gas shows rifts over emissions path Oil major BP has lobbied for the EU to support natural gas, a move that exposes divergent views among investors and reflects a wider European dispute about the role of the fossil fuel in the transition to a lower-carbon world. Business • 17 May 21
Kinsale Head gas fields stop production after 42 years Production of natural gas at the Kinsale Head gas fields, off the Cork coast, has ceased after 42 years. Business • 09 Jul 20
Kinsale Head gas fields stop production after 42 years Production of natural gas at the Kinsale Head gas fields, off the Cork coast, has ceased after 42 years. Business • 09 Jul 20
Carbon tax increase kicks in today Households face increases in their energy bills from today as the hike in the carbon tax kicks in. Business • 05 May 20
Carbon tax increase kicks in today Households face increases in their energy bills from today as the hike in the carbon tax kicks in. Business • 05 May 20
Flogas to cut gas prices by 3% from December Flogas Natural Gas has said it will cut its unit gas price for all its residential customers by 3% from December 1. Business • 27 Oct 16
Flogas to cut gas prices by 3% from December Flogas Natural Gas has said it will cut its unit gas price for all its residential customers by 3% from December 1. Business • 27 Oct 16
Shell gets first gas flows from Corrib field Shell has confirmed that gas has started to flow from the Corrib field off the west coast for the first time. Business • 30 Dec 15
Shell gets first gas flows from Corrib field Shell has confirmed that gas has started to flow from the Corrib field off the west coast for the first time. Business • 30 Dec 15
Final approval for Corrib gas pipeline The Minister for Communication, Energy and Natural Resources has given final approval to Shell to operate the Corrib gas pipeline and terminal in Co Mayo. Business • 29 Dec 15
Final approval for Corrib gas pipeline The Minister for Communication, Energy and Natural Resources has given final approval to Shell to operate the Corrib gas pipeline and terminal in Co Mayo. Business • 29 Dec 15
23% drop in Irish wholesale gas prices in Q4 The cost of buying natural gas on the wholesale market saw substantial falls in the final months of the year, benefiting Irish businesses. Business • 29 Dec 15
23% drop in Irish wholesale gas prices in Q4 The cost of buying natural gas on the wholesale market saw substantial falls in the final months of the year, benefiting Irish businesses. Business • 29 Dec 15
Irish wholesale gas prices down 27% this year The cost of buying natural gas on the wholesale market has seen dramatic falls over the last 12 months due to weaker demand and strong supplies. Business • 29 Dec 14
Irish wholesale gas prices down 27% this year The cost of buying natural gas on the wholesale market has seen dramatic falls over the last 12 months due to weaker demand and strong supplies. Business • 29 Dec 14
Energy index up on higher gas/electricity prices The Bord Gáis Energy Index rose 3% last month as wholesale natural gas and electricity prices increased by 21% and 17% respectively. Business • 13 Oct 14
Energy index up on higher gas/electricity prices The Bord Gáis Energy Index rose 3% last month as wholesale natural gas and electricity prices increased by 21% and 17% respectively. Business • 13 Oct 14
IMF approves $17 billion aid for Ukraine The International Monetary Fund has approved a $17 billion aid deal for Ukraine. Business • 01 May 14
IMF approves $17 billion aid for Ukraine The International Monetary Fund has approved a $17 billion aid deal for Ukraine. Business • 01 May 14
Rising electricity prices pushes energy index up An increase in wholesale electricity and coal prices helped push the overall energy index, as measured by Bord Gáis, 1% higher in January. Business • 10 Feb 14
Rising electricity prices pushes energy index up An increase in wholesale electricity and coal prices helped push the overall energy index, as measured by Bord Gáis, 1% higher in January. Business • 10 Feb 14
Bord Gáis Energy index down 1% in December Falling wholesale electricity prices were the main reason for the 1% monthly fall in the Bord Gáis Energy Index in December. Business • 13 Jan 14
Bord Gáis Energy index down 1% in December Falling wholesale electricity prices were the main reason for the 1% monthly fall in the Bord Gáis Energy Index in December. Business • 13 Jan 14
Natural gas is best performing commodity in 2013 Natural gas is set to be the best performing commodity in 2013 with US oil also gaining. Business • 31 Dec 13
Natural gas is best performing commodity in 2013 Natural gas is set to be the best performing commodity in 2013 with US oil also gaining. Business • 31 Dec 13
