Energy

Non-commercial LNG facility part of energy security framework options - Eamon Ryan

It comes as An Bord Pleanála denied the planning application of Shannon LNG in Co. Kerry for a €650 million LNG and energy park development

Ryan suggested that any LNG terminal would have to be state led or state-owned, while also acting purely as a back up facility. Picture: RollingNews

Eamon Ryan has confirmed that the government’s soon to be published energy security framework will recommend a new gas import or storage facility.

It comes as An Bord Pleanála denied the planning application of Shannon LNG in Co. Kerry.

Shannon LNG had been seeking permission for the €650 million development, including a 600 megawatt (MW) power plant and LNG terminal at the site near Tarbert. An Bord Pleanála’s decision found that it would be inappropriate ...