Energy security

Energy security

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Sparse snowfall in Lenggries, Germany. Unseasonably warm weather in much of Europe contributed to the drop in wholesale prices as governments built up stockplies of gas. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Sven Hoppe</span>
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economy

'Remarkable' drop in gas prices may lead to only small fall in inflation

'We’re one cold snap away from European natural gas prices rebounding,' cautions economist Neil Shearing

<p>Ireland's first operational offshore windfarm at the Arklow Bank off the Wicklow coast. Phase two of the project is in the pipeline. Picture: Neil Michael</p>

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Ireland's fishing crisis: Trawler operators fear they will lose out to offshore windfarms

Concerns over loss of fishing waters and how construction and operation of windfarms may scare fish from traditional grounds

<p>Prices, which spiked at around €343 per MWh in late August, are still over three times higher than the €21 per MWh price in early 2021.</p>

economy

Gas prices fall for fourth week as energy crisis eases

Prices are still elevated — but mild weather and stockpiling have eased the pressure on the wholesale cost of energy

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politics

New law aims to secure Ireland's oil supply into the future

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politics

Eamon Ryan: By 2025, Ireland will generate enough solar electricity to power the country

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politics

Sinn Féin blames staff shortage for delays in renewable energy planning applications

John Whelan: Imminent EU ban on Russian oil shipments could cause havoc on world markets

John Whelan: Imminent EU ban on Russian oil shipments could cause havoc on world markets

Major shipping firms say the sanctions, without a cap below which Russian oil can be insured for shipping to non-EU countries, could paralyse global trade

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

Offshore Energy Skills event

Cathal Ryan: Power grid is key to unlocking carbon-free offshore wind and energy security

Already promising a welcome drop in Irish energy prices in the next five years, offshore wind generation offers the Government an opportunity to develop a major indigenous industry

Sun, 06 Nov, 2022

Cabinet meeting - Dublin

Cabinet to fast-track law to deal with potential oil emergency, as well as HSE winter plan

Eamon Ryan will seek approval to push through urgent energy security law while Stephen Donnelly will unveil HSE's winter plan

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

Data centre demands for gas connections 'could damage Ireland's emissions targets'

Data centre demands for gas connections 'could damage Ireland's emissions targets'

Regulators and energy experts have aired concerns at a double threat — to Ireland's energy security and its commitment to cut carbon emissions — posed by data centres

Mon, 26 Sep, 2022

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Reopening of Kinsale gas storage reservoir would require 'major investment'

The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications on Monday launched a consultation of a review of the energy security of Ireland's gas and electricity systems.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2022

Energy watchdog and Eamon Ryan to be grilled over blackout fears

Energy watchdog and Eamon Ryan to be grilled over blackout fears

Oireachtas committee will question the minister and the CRU at urgent meeting prompted by concerns over energy security

Tue, 30 Aug, 2022

Waterford energy firm to create 100 jobs

Waterford energy firm to create 100 jobs

Waterford-based renewable energy company Enerpower says it plans to create 100 jobs as part of its three-year expansion plan to meet the increasing demand from companies for renewable energy.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022