How Gas Networks Ireland’s Scotland project will reduce its carbon footprint by 42%
Brian Sheehan, director of assets and infrastructure, Gas Networks Ireland. Pic: Daragh McSweeney/Provision
When people think about climate action, they often picture wind turbines, solar farms or electric cars. But some of the most important changes happening in the journey to a lower-carbon future are taking place quietly behind the scenes and underground in the infrastructure that keeps 720,000 homes heated, businesses operating and energy flowing every day.
One such project is now underway for Gas Networks Ireland, which has unveiled plans for a major €200m investment to decarbonise two compressor stations in south-west Scotland that are central to Ireland’s gas supply network.
