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Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (28 Jun 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...Flexibility must be exercised in regard to certain requirements for major new industrial enterprises. A major enterprise is under way in Tarbert, County Kerry, namely, the liquefied natural gas, LNG, project at the Tarbert-Ballylongford landbank. The N69 certainly needs to be upgraded to facilitate this project. The officials may be aware of that.

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (6 Mar 2007)

Micheál Martin: ...of Ireland at a national and regional level by supporting research in companies and third level institutions. Shannon Development has entered into an 'option-to-purchase' agreement with Shannon LNG in relation to 281 acres of the 600-acre Shannon Development owned land bank between Tarbert and Ballylongford, County Kerry. Under this agreement, it is proposed to build a €400 million...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (20 Feb 2007)

Noel Dempsey: ...and BGE planned investment programme in the gas network of over €1.7 billion which will enhance security of supply. Recent expansion in gas interconnection between Europe and the UK as well as LNG facilities in the UK and Europe will also deliver tangible benefits in terms of regional market development and supply security. The Irish gas transmission system is designed to cope with a...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (8 Feb 2007)

Micheál Martin: ...matter in which I have any function. I understand that Shannon Development has entered into an 'option to purchase' agreement with a private company for the development of a liquefied natural gas, LNG, receiving terminal on 281 acres of the land bank. Subject to favourable feasibility studies, technical assessments and in due course, planning and other approvals, it could become the site...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: ...advise the Deputy that one of the strategic objectives set down in the All-island energy development framework for natural gas is a common approach on natural gas storage and Liquid Natural Gas (LNG). With this in mind, the issue of a strategic gas reserve is one of the issues to be addressed by means of an all-island study to be commissioned jointly by my Department and the Department of...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (21 Nov 2006)

Micheál Martin: ...to 27 businesses based in the County and has assisted in the creation of 51 jobs. In May 2006, I announced that Shannon Development had entered into an "option-to-purchase" agreement with Shannon LNG, in relation to 281 acres of the 600-acre Shannon Development owned land bank between Tarbert and Ballylongford, County Kerry. Under the agreement, Shannon LNG, an Irish subsidiary of Hess...

Industrial Development Bill 2006: Second Stage (16 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...a legislative basis, has been well thought through and will not diminish in any way the dynamic that was created within the region. Shannon Development has also been involved in the Shannon LNG project to import natural gas to the Shannon Development landbank in Kerry. Shannon Development held on to this landbank of 600 acres between Tarbert and Ballylongford. Some time ago, there was a...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (19 Oct 2006)

Noel Dempsey: One of the strategic objectives set down in the All-island energy development framework for natural gas is a common approach on natural gas storage and LNG. With this in mind, the issue of a strategic gas reserve is one of the issues to be addressed by means of an all-island study to be commissioned jointly by my Department and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment Northern...

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (4 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: ...of the Scottish onshore part of this route may be required as early as 2011/12. However, the timing of indigenous sources coming on-stream and any commercial developments in relation to storage and LNG will influence a decision on these reinforcements. In addition the completion of the South North gas pipeline in Autumn 2006 will advance the objective of an All-Island gas market. The...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (21 Jun 2006)

Micheál Martin: ...this Question is an operational matter for Shannon Development and not one in which I have any direct involvement. Shannon Development has entered into an option-to-purchase agreement with Shannon LNG, in relation to 281 acres of the 600-acre Shannon Development owned land bank between Tarbert and Ballylongford, County Kerry. The site, which has been designated by Shannon Development for...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (15 Jun 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...This is an important departure and will facilitate the development of such projects. Some of the provisions will impact on the Kerry North constituency. The construction of a liquefied natural gas, LNG, receiving terminal in the Shannon Estuary was recently proposed. The Bill will impact on the planning process for this project and the final decision on whether it will receive planning...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (30 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: ...a strategic gas reserve is one of the issues to be addressed by means of an all-island study, which will assess the potential for natural gas storage on the island and the possible contribution of LNG to security of supply on an all-island basis. While Ireland does not currently maintain a strategic gas reserve, commercial reserves of natural gas are held by licensed natural gas shippers...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (30 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: ..., security and quality of supplies of natural gas. One of the strategic objectives of the All-island energy development framework for natural gas is a common approach on natural gas storage and LNG. An All-island study is being commissioned to assess the medium to long-term position with regard to security of natural gas supply and consider the scope for a common approach on storage and...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (6 Apr 2006)

Róisín Shortall: ..., Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on his recent meeting with EU Energy Commissioner Mr. Andris Piebalgs; if support for the financing of an east-west interconnector and of LNG storage facilities was agreed; if he will further report on his meeting with Mr. Terry Tamminen, special adviser to Californian Governor Schwarzenegger; the issues which were discussed; if there are...

Seanad: Energy Resources: Statements. (16 Feb 2006)

John Browne: ...over 80% of its gas supply from the United Kingdom. Last year, the UK became a net importer of natural gas, relying on imports via interconnectors to mainland Europe and on liquefied natural gas, LNG, imports to boost its own indigenous supplies. My Department, the CER and Bord Gáis Éireann, BGE, are all in regular contact with their counterparts in the UK. I have been assured that in...

Energy Resources. (12 Oct 2005) See 1 other result from this debate

Eamon Ryan: ...reasons, is the Minister considering long-term storage systems such as the pumping back of gas into the Seven Heads of Kinsale field as a storage location or the installation or development of an LNG facility to provide some sort of long distance security in view of the eventuality to which Deputy Broughan referred? In regard to long-term grid structures in which we might invest, rather...

Written Answers — Gas Storage Facilities: Gas Storage Facilities (15 Jun 2005) See 1 other result from this answer

Paul Gogarty: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department has carried out any research on the development of either large scale LNG or natural gas storage facilities within the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19925/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (5 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: ...and our growing dependence on it will need to be carefully monitored going forward. As western economies grow more dependent on imported piped gas, other gas options such as liquefied natural gas, LNG, storage will need to be considered as a means of diversifying our access to sources of gas. There does not appear to be any market appetite for building new oil-fired stations on both...