Gas field gears up for first yield

THE first gas from the Seven Heads field off the Cork coast will begin flowing in the next few days.

The Seven Heads field has a reserve of 390 billion cubic feet of gas and is expected to supply 10-15% of the country’s demand. The field has a life of around 20 years and will become increasingly important to the country’s gas supply when the Kinsale Head field runs out in a few years.

Consent for production to start was given by Marine and Natural Resources Junior Minister John Browne yesterday. He said the field will bring significant benefits to the Irish economy.