The demand for natural gas in Ireland increased by 2% in 2024 compared with 2023.
The figures, contained in Gas Networks Ireland’s yearly gas demand statement, showed that gas generated 41% of all electricity in Ireland in 2024, generating the majority of electricity in nine of the year’s 12 months.
Wind energy generated 33% of Ireland’s electricity in 2024, down from 35% in 2023.
The contribution gas made to power generation peaked at 83% in 2024 and never dropped below 10% at any point in the year.
In August, despite it being the month of lowest gas demand in 2024, gas remained the largest contributor to electricity generation during the low wind summer.
On 11 December, there was a new record for gas demand on a single day, highlighting the critical role of the gas network in meeting peak energy requirements.