Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 June 2022
174. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 216 of 10 May 2022, if the review of the security of energy supply is now considering if liquified natural gas is necessary in the context of the fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28672/22]
View answerAs stated in the National Energy Security Framework published in April 2022, my Department is carrying out a review of the energy security of Ireland's gas and electricity systems for delivery in quarter 3 2022. The review is considering the risks to both natural gas and electricity supplies, and a range of measures, including the need for additional capacity to import energy, energy storage, fuel diversification and renewable gases (such as hydrogen). The underpinning analysis is now being updated to, amongst other things, reflect changing circumstances following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The Policy Statement on importing fracked gas was approved by Government and published in May 2021. The policy statement provides that, pending the outcome of a review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems that is currently being carried out by the Department, it would not be appropriate for the development of any LNG terminals in Ireland to be permitted or proceeded with. In line with this policy statement, the potential role of LNG is one option being considered, along with other potential options, as part of the review.
