It will connect these to the Kinsale pipeline, 50km from the south coast, from where they will provide gas to the Irish network.
Mag Mell said it was encouraged by the Government’s suggestion in its energy security document that FRSUs could provide an extra source of natural gas imports. “I would say, based on how we have been treated over the last 2½ years, it means that we will never get a positive engagement from the department or the Minister,” Mr Griffiths argued.
The company believes the Kinsale pipeline, which comes ashore and connects with the national network in Cork Harbour, could be quickly converted to facilitate FRSUs.Government’s energy security proposals suggest using this system, but does not give any location. The document does not consider plans for an onshore LNG terminal.