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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cross-Border Projects (9 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...climate objectives: affordable, secure and sustainable energy for all EU citizens. The majority of PCI projects are electricity or gas interconnection projects but other types of project such as LNG, specific storage and smart grid technologies are also open to apply. The majority of projects are public in nature, i.e. promoted by state bodies such as network operators, but merchant...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Resources (8 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 386 and 391 together. The Shannon LNG project is a private commercial project and any decisions on the future development of this project are matters for the project promoter. The project has been designated a “Project of Common Interest” on the previous three lists of Projects of Common Interest (i.e. it has been a "Project of Common...

Development of a Liquefied Natural Gas Facility in Ireland: Statements (3 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...to use natural gas. That is the reason behind the advice from the Climate Change Advisory Council that we should continue to explore for natural gas. That is the reason the liquefied natural gas, LNG, projects have been on the European projects of common interest for six years and continue to be a concern. Security of supply of natural gas continues to be a very important European...

Development of a Liquefied Natural Gas Facility in Ireland: Statements (3 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...such a study and where I am satisfied that such a project fits in with that, that I would support an application for funding. All the advice I have received from experts is that having access to LNG is an important supplement to our security of supply and that we should have that. As Deputy Brassil pointed out, there can be fracked gas in any gas resource. There are limits on our...

Development of a Liquefied Natural Gas Facility in Ireland: Statements (3 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...also pointed out that technology will change and that we need to keep a close eye on the opportunity for carbon capture and storage as a supplement to the use of gas. The liquefied natural gas, LNG, proposal has arisen in the context of the need to provide security of supply for gas for this transition given that the Corrib field will run out or start to decline very significantly...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: The position is that Shannon LNG has been on the list of projects of common interest for six years. It is likely that it will remain on that list. Gas has been recognised as an important transition fuel, as we move away from oil, peat and coal to renewables. I am considering the terms of a motion tabled by the Deputies.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (25 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: Shannon LNG is an EU Project of Common Interest (PCI) on the current list of PCIs. This project was supported by Ireland in obtaining this designation as it would enhance our gas security by increasing import route diversity. Projects of Common interest are key infrastructure projects with one of their main objectives being to safeguard the EU’s energy security by diversifying...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (17 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...flexible and reliable electricity, particularly when weather powered, intermittent sources of energy can be very low for prolonged periods of time, possibly lasting weeks at a time. In relation to LNG projects, commercial developers have proposed a number of projects, including the Shannon LNG project and another project in Cork. Final investment decisions for these projects and...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: Individual applications are matters for the planning authorities. On the wider issue of whether LNG could contribute to energy security, there is no doubt that as we move away from and close down peat and coal production, security of supply of gas will become an issue. LNG is one of the options put forward to deal with energy security. Having access to LNG supplies also has support...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (25 Jun 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...-up for intermittent renewable electricity generation such as wind and solar. Ireland's gas supplies are sourced from Irish gas fields and imports through gas pipelines from the UK. In relation to LNG projects, commercial developers have proposed a number for development, including the Shannon LNG project and another project in Cork. Final investment decisions for these projects and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (27 Mar 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...residential and transport sectors by replacing more CO2-intensive fossil fuels. In Ireland, gas powered generation also provides an important back-up for intermittent renewable wind generation. An LNG facility would further enhance Ireland’s energy security by increasing import route diversity and there is currently no plan to review energy policy surrounding the construction of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (5 Mar 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...transport sectors by replacing more Co2-intensive fossil fuels. In Ireland, gas powered generation also provides an important back-up for intermittent renewable wind generation. In relation to LNG projects, commercial developers have proposed a number for development, including the Shannon LNG project and another project in Cork. Final investment decisions for these projects and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Mitigation Plan (19 Feb 2019)

Richard Bruton: ..., Ireland will still need secure sources of gas. At present this is provided by both gas piped on shore from Irish gas fields and imports through gas pipelines from the UK. The development of an LNG facility could further enhance Ireland’s gas security of supply by increasing import route diversity and would be compatible with the State’s commitments to tackle climate...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (5 Feb 2019)

Richard Bruton: ..., Ireland will still need secure sources of gas. At present this is provided by both gas piped on shore from Irish gas fields and imports through gas pipelines from the UK. The development of an LNG facility could further enhance Ireland’s gas security of supply by increasing import route diversity and would be compatible with the State’s commitments to tackle climate...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Mitigation Plan Implementation (24 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: ..., Ireland will still need secure sources of gas. At present this is provided by both gas piped on shore from Irish gas fields and imports through gas pipelines from the UK. The development of an LNG facility could further enhance Ireland’s gas security of supply by increasing import route diversity and would be compatible with the State’s commitments to tackle climate...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Gas Exploration Licences (24 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the power generation, industrial and commercial, residential and transport sectors by replacing more CO2-intensive fossil fuels. The potential for LNG was examined as part of a study carried out by Gas Networks Ireland and EirGrid, on Ireland’s resilience to a long-term gas disruption. While the study found that Ireland’s gas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (23 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: ...and commercial, residential and transport sectors by replacing more CO2-intensive fossil fuels. In Ireland gas powered generation also provides an important back-up for intermittent renewable wind generation. The Shannon LNG project has been designated an EU Project of Common Interest (PCI) by way of an evaluation process organised by the European Commission. The designation of PCI status...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (12 Dec 2018)

Richard Bruton: ...ahead, Ireland will still need secure sources of gas. At present this is provided by both gas piped on shore from Irish gas fields and imports through gas pipelines from the UK. The development of an LNG facility could further enhance Ireland’s gas security of supply by increasing import route diversity and would be compatible with the State’s commitments to tackle...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (11 Dec 2018)

Richard Bruton: ...ahead, Ireland will still need secure sources of gas. At present this is provided by both gas piped on shore from Irish gas fields and imports through gas pipelines from the UK. The development of an LNG facility could further enhance Ireland’s gas security of supply by increasing import route diversity and would be compatible with the State’s commitments to tackle...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Resources (20 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: ...generation will be incentivised. During this transition, gas has the potential to deliver significant and sustained benefits, particularly in terms of enhanced security of supply.   The development of an LNG facility would further enhance Ireland’s gas security of supply by increasing import route diversity and would be compatible with the State’s commitments to...