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

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan said the independent review 'stress tests our electricity and gas energy systems to identify risks, and to provide a range of evidence-based options to address potential security of supply gaps.' Picture: Maxwells

The reopening of the Kinsale gas storage reservoir would require "major investment" to be viable, a Government report on energy security has found.

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.