Mr. Martin emphasized the need for an LNG facility in Ireland due to energy security issues and reliance on UK gas supplies. The Environment Department is preparing a memo for a government decision soon. However, consultancy firm CEPA is reassessing its previous recommendations on LNG facilities as new data reveals that electricity interconnectors may provide more security than initially assumed. Eamon Ryan points out plans for enhanced interconnectors and alternate energy solutions including battery storage and anaerobic digesters, complicating the LNG narrative amid the push for a fossil-free future.
"Mr Martin said earlier this week that Ireland 'will have to have an LNG facility of some kind'. He cited energy security concerns as justification for this controversial proposal."
"Eamon Ryan noted that the original analysis presumed that Ireland's electricity interconnector would carry 97% exports when it was actually being used for substantial imports."
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