Environment
Biomethane could replace a quarter of Irish gas demand - report
Ireland has the potential for a biomethane industry which would replace over a quarter of our natural gas demand, according...
gas demand
Agri-Business
Gas demand in June fell by 9% in a year - report
Ireland’s demand for gas in June was down by 9% when compared to the same month last year, according to...
Rural Life
Gas generates almost half of electricity in April
Gas generated 47% of Ireland’s electricity in April, up 4% on March but down 10% on the same period last...
Rural Life
Gas was primary source of electricity generation in January
A milder-than-average January saw Ireland’s gas demand fall by 7% compared to the same month in 2022 when conditions were...
Agri-Business
Mild weather sees 11% drop in gas demand for September
Gas Networks Ireland has said that gas demand in September fell by 11% compared to August due to mild conditions...
Agri-Business
EU Commission proposes joint gas purchasing to tackle high prices
The European Commission has today (Tuesday, October 18) proposed new emergency regulation to address high gas prices in the EU...
Agri-Business
EU Commission proposes gas demand reduction plan
The European Commission has today (Wednesday, July 20) announced a voluntary target to reduce gas use in Europe until next...
Rural Life
Gas demand up by 15% in March as wind supply drops
Gas demand increased by 15% in March, led by a 36% increase in the use of gas-fired power plants to...
Rural Life
Gas is 'essential' in energy mix despite drop in total demand
Gas demand in January 2022 was up almost 11% within one month, due to a drop in mean temperatures and...
Rural Life
Slight drop in gas demand due to Covid-19 lockdowns
The national gas network powered 51% of the country’s electricity requirements for 2020 and more than 85% at its peak...
