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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.

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Dunboyne 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.

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Gas 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).

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Investing 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.

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The 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.

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2021 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.

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Sean 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

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Cathal 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

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Overall 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.

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Gas 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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