Ireland – At the End of a Long Line

Ireland’s gas consumption is steadily rising. In the absence of indigenous sources the bulk of our gas needs to be imported over long distances via the UK, which itself is now importing gas.

Ireland is therefore at the end of a very long supply chain, which often originates in far away countries, such as the former states of the Soviet Union. Without reliable indigenous sources of gas Ireland will become increasingly vulnerable to potential disruptions to its energy supply and higher and more volatile imported gas prices.

The challenge to the Irish offshore industry is to provide supplies of gas, which are secure, abundant and competitively priced. This will support economic and social development in Ireland, help us meet our environmental targets and make a significant contribution to the economy.




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