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December 2021 Gas Demand Statement
Gas powered more than half of the island of Ireland’s electricity demand on St Stephen’s Day, but it was wind that closed the year on a high, providing 64% of the electricity demand on a windy New Year’s Eve.
Read MoreDunboyne student wins national carbon monoxide safety competition
Tola Dediare from sixth class in St Peter’s National School in Dunboyne has won a nationwide poster competition to raise awareness of carbon monoxide and the dangers that it can pose in our homes.
Read MoreGas Networks Ireland in top quartile of global climate change programme
Gas Networks Ireland’s commitment to taking coordinated action on climate issues has once again been recognised by the international Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
Read MoreInvesting in Biomethane Can Deliver Huge Benefits for Ireland’s Agri Sector, Minister Ryan Tells Conference
Investing in biomethane production will deliver very significant climate benefits for the Irish farming and agri-business sector, and create a new income stream for farmers, an agricultural energy conference has heard.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read More2021 Annual Gas Demand Statement
Gas remained the backbone of Ireland’s energy mix in 2021, generating 46% of Ireland’s electricity; 43% on an all-island basis.
Read MoreSean from Crumlin encourages others to apply for an apprenticeship
One of Ireland’s largest and most trusted utilities is looking for apprentices in the areas of plumbing, electrical instrumentation and mechanical automation in Cork and Dublin
Read MoreCathal from Leixlip encourages others to apply for an apprenticeship
One of Ireland’s largest and most trusted utilities is looking for apprentices in the areas of plumbing, electrical instrumentation and mechanical automation in Cork and Dublin
Read MoreOverall gas demand fell in February, but demand increased in the transport sector
A mild February saw Ireland’s overall gas demand fall by 11% compared to January.
Read MoreGas remained the ideal partner for weather dependent energy sources in 2022
Gas generated 48% of the total electricity used in Ireland in 2022, with wind energy contributing 34% and coal providing 9%.
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