Demand for gas in Ireland fell by less than 1pc last year despite economic disruption due to the Covid-19 virus, according to a statement from Gas Networks Ireland (GNI). The national gas network powered just over 50pc of the country’s electricity requirements for the year in 2020. However, a number of sectors experienced increased gas demand, including in data centres, where there was a 27pc rise in demand. Gas demand from the food and beverage sector “remained resilient” during the early months of the year, according to GNI. Gas demand in transport continued to climb, as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle numbers increased 50pc.

Source: Irish Independent February 08, 2021 08:56 UTC