Fuel Quality Directive - Ireland's progress
We analyse Ireland’s progress towards the recently adopted FQD target of reducing the greenhouse gas intensity of transport fuels by 6%. Read more
Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions targets
We review the latest emissions inventory and projections, which indicate that Ireland will fall short of its 2020 target and will face a big gap to a proposed 2030 target. Read more
New guidance for COMAH / Seveso safety reports
We review the key implications for facility operators of the Health & Safety Authority’s 2017 guidance on preparing safety reports for COMAH / Seveso compliance. Read more
Fuel Quality Directive - a 'new' energy target for 2020
The adoption of the amended FQD will introduce a new target for the reduction of the greenhouse gas intensity of transport fuels throughout the EU by 2020. Read more
New proposal for binding 2030 emissions targets
We review the EU’s July 2016 proposal for binding 2030 greenhouse gas emissions targets for Member States, including the flexibilities available to Ireland. Read more
Energy prices in Ireland - how do they compare?
We examine trends in oil, gas and electricity prices in Ireland and compare them to those in important comparator countries in Europe. Read more
ALARP guidance for oil & gas
The Irish Commission for Energy Regulation has published new guidance on ALARP for natural gas and LPG networks, and the petroleum exploration and extraction sector. Read more
Ireland's new energy policy
We summarise the key elements in Ireland's new energy white paper, which sets a goal of reducing energy-related greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% by 2050. Read more