Major network of CNG stations to rise in Ireland

Gas Networks Ireland has started the construction of a fast-fill Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station at the Clean Ireland Recycling premises at Smithstown Industrial Estate, Shannon, County Clare, Ireland.

According to a company release, the station will be finished in twelve weeks and will be the first of the three to be developed by the network operator in 2016.

Gas Networks is also looking into developing a network of 70 CNG stations by 2020 and currently seeking new sites and prospective business partners.

“This project with Clean Ireland Recycling in Shannon is the first step in a project which will deliver lower emissions, cheaper fuel, lower fuel imports and ultimately, greater choice for Ireland’s motorists and fleet operators,” said Dan FitzPatrick, Commercialisation Manager, Gas Networks Ireland.

"As well as being a far more environmentally-friendly fuel, with 22% less CO2 emissions and 99% less particulate matter, there is also a significant noise reduction over diesel when the engine is running. This has obvious benefits for waste collection, and is hugely significant for our business,” said Brian Lyons, Managing Director, Clean Ireland Recycling.