Ireland plans €150 million gas-fired power plant at Hunstown

• 2 years ago (2021-12-07)
• David Flin

Europe 1061 Gas 369

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Kilshane Energy Ltd (KEL) has lodged a planning application for a 293 MW gas-fired power station at Hunstown, near Dublin. The proposed project will consist of an open-cycle gas turbine, designed to provide the support required by the intermittent nature of renewable generation. An investment of €150 million will be involved.

On completion of the planning process, the new facility will take up to 18 months to construct on land owned by the company.

KEL said that it is fully committed to supporting the growth of renewable generation on the island of Ireland. It said that the proposed new gas-fired power station: “Will provide cleaner and more flexible power than most of Ireland’s current generation fleet.”

Stuart Draffin, Director of Kilshane Energy, said: “In terms of continuity and security of supply, the gas-fired power plants will act as back-up for renewable energy sources and, although powered by fossil fuels, they emit significantly less greenhouse gases than other fossil fuel plants. Our application for planning includes the provision for dual fuel capability and to be emergency start ready.”