Gas Networks Ireland

At today’s Energy Ireland-Irish Renewable Gas Conference, our Director of Customer and Business Development, David Kelly and our Head of Business Development, Karen Doyle shared key insights on the future of renewable gas in Ireland. Our Biomethane Programme Manager, Padraig Fleming, was also on hand to expertly guide and facilitate the morning panel sessions. David, presented on "Transforming Ireland’s Gas Network for a Sustainable Energy Future," discussing the integration of renewable gases like biomethane and hydrogen. He emphasised the role of policy, innovation, and collaboration in achieving Ireland’s decarbonisation goals. Karen joined a panel on "Developing a Biomethane Sector in Ireland," with Ciara Beausang (Teagasc), Seán Finan (Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA)), and Niamh Hamill (Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications). The panel chaired by Stephen Robb explored opportunities and challenges in scaling Ireland’s biomethane industry, essential for emissions reduction and energy security. Biomethane has the potential to play a significant role in Ireland’s energy transition, supporting emissions reduction targets while ensuring a secure and resilient energy system. Continued engagement between policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders will be essential to unlocking this potential. #Biomethane #RenewableGas #MovingIrelandsEnergy #EnergyIreland

Aurora Telecom would like to inform our customers that after multiple power outages on the electricity network caused by Storm Éowyn, we now have power restored to all our co-location sites. During Storm Eowyn, seven of our co-location sites lost commercial power but we are pleased to advise that our investment in onsite back-up generators has ensured that there was no impact on our customer business critical operations. Quality and resilience are at the core of our network proposition and over the duration of the storm, we had almost 26 days of runtime across our generators maintaining power to all our customers. Thank you to our partners Finning Energy & Transportation and OCS who played key roles in the delivery of our generator project.   We continue to monitor our footprint and maintain service but if any of our customers do experience emergency loss of service, please contact 1800 427 399 (Ireland) or +353 1 203 0120 (International). To learn more about our co-location sites, please visit https://lnkd.in/e2sXR5JE

In a recent interview with the The Irish Times, our Director of Customer and Business Development, David Kelly highlighted the critical role of government support in advancing biomethane development. We are actively engaging with leading biomethane sector players including Bia Energy, CycleØ , Stream BioEnergy and Nephin Renewable Gas (Nephin Energy) and constructing new facilities, such as the central grid injection facility in Mitchelstown, Co Cork, to meet Ireland’s renewable gas target. David also discussed the future of hydrogen in Ireland's energy landscape, emphasising the importance of international collaboration with other Northern European transmission system operators (TSOs) through initiatives like HyNOS. By 2045, we aim to have dedicated biomethane and hydrogen grids, significantly contributing to the decarbonisation of the energy network as referenced in our Pathway to a Net Zero Carbon Network strategy. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ebkxwXY2

Aurora Telecom , a division of Gas Networks Ireland, celebrated International STEAM Day by engaging five Dublin primary schools in a design initiative. Students created artwork titled 'What STEAM Means to Me'. On January 20th, prizes were awarded to five students whose designs now wrap telecom cabinets across Dublin, reflecting our commitment to community and education.    Watch the video to see the incredible designs brightening up Dublin city and read more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/exbrcTbW    #AuroraTelecom #MovingIrelandsEnergy #CSR #Sustainability #STEAM 

We are pleased to announce our sponsorship of the Irish Foodservice Supplier Awards (IFSA) at CATEX 2025, the largest celebration of Foodservice and Hospitality in Ireland, taking place on February 18-20th at the RDS, Dublin.    The theme of this years' awards is “Environmental Sustainability and the Circular Economy”, celebrating eco-friendly advancements shaping the hospitality industry, and the companies at the forefront of this journey.     #MovingIrelandsEnergy #IFSAawards2025 #Sustainability #CATEX2025  

We are pleased to be partnering with Energy Ireland for the upcoming Irish Renewable Gas Conference 2025 taking place in The Gibson Hotel, Dublin on Thursday the 6th of February.     This event will bring together key stakeholders to discuss the future of renewable gas in Ireland, and highlight developments in the gas sector that will contribute to decarbonising Ireland’s overall energy system.    Register to attend here - https://lnkd.in/eXXQ6795     #MovingIrelandsEnergy #RenewableGas #Biomethane #GreenHydrogen 

HyNOS (Hydrogen Networks for the Northern Seas) is a working group of European gas transmission system operators (TSOs) from around the Northern Seas that includes Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom and Ireland. Today, this group met in Berlin to exchange views on how to stimulate offshore wind through the integrated production of electricity and hydrogen on the Northern Seas.   Green Hydrogen production can help to maximise the potential of offshore wind, increase the use of offshore infrastructure, and ultimately reduce costs. At Gas Networks Ireland, we look forward to continuing our collaboration as we work towards a sustainable energy future. HyNOS will meet again later this year at the 2025 North Sea Summit in Germany. #HyNOS #Hydrogen #GreenHydrogen

At Gas Networks Ireland, safety is at the heart of what we do. Our COO Bobby Gleeson spoke with RTE Drivetime this week to highlight the importance of testing your carbon monoxide alarm. Remember to test your carbon monoxide alarm this month…and every month. For further information on carbon monoxide safety visit: https://lnkd.in/d3tnsD9

We would like to reassure our customers that we do not anticipate any disruption to gas supplies during the current cold weather conditions. Gas Networks Ireland emergency services continue to operate as normal. If you smell gas at home or on the street, please call 1800 20 50 50 immediately. Further cold weather safety advice can be found here- https://lnkd.in/e66mgQdt

Overall gas demand rose by 21% month-on-month in November compared to October 2024 and by 17% year-on-year compared to November 2023. November saw significant growth in gas demand from several sectors. Demand for renewable gas in the transport sector increased by an impressive 85% year-on-year, while the construction sector recorded a 19% increase month-on-month and a 40% rise year-on-year. The education sector saw a 42% month-on-month increase, with demand from leisure/sport arenas rising by 35% and the office sector by 29% while gas demand from the retail sector grew by 18% month-on-month. Read more- https://lnkd.in/gwyVViuX #GasDemand #GasDemandGNI