Bord Gáis Energy to invest €250 million in two new gas-fired power plants

• 1 year, 3 months ago (2023-01-19)
• David Flin

Europe 1061 Gas 371

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Bord Gáis Energy and its parent company Centrica will develop two new gas-fired power plants in Ireland at a cost of €250 million. Clearance work has already started at the two sites in Athlone, Roscommon and Profile Park, Dublin. Both plants are scheduled for completion by the end of 2024.

The peaking plants will be hydrogen-enabled, to be ready for running on green hydrogen when it is available. The two plants will provide a combined 200 MW capacity.

Dave Kirwan, MD of Bord Gáis Energy, said: “We recognise the current difficulties facing all consumers all across Ireland in relation to energy costs. Our focus is on protecting our customers as much as we can right now, while also using our financial strength to make investments that will protect them in the future.”