Asset Report
UK-Ireland Gas Interconnectors
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Report summary
There are two subsea pipelines which supply gas from southwest Scotland to Ireland, linking the Ireland and UK gas networks.The original interconnector, Interconnector 1 (IC1), has provided Ireland with imported gas supplies since 1993. IC1 initially provided peaking capacity, but now provides base load capacity to compensate for the decline in domestic gas production.To relieve a potential gas supply shortage, a second Interconnector, Interconnector 2 (IC2), was given development approval ...
Table of contents
- Summary
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Key Issues
- Memorandum of Understanding between Ireland and the UK
- Dependence on UK gas supply
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UK-Ireland Gas Treaty
- Interconnector 1
- Interconnector 2
- Capital Costs
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UK-Ireland Gas Interconnectors map
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