Regulation of natural gas interconnectors
In January 2011, the Commission for Energy Regulation published a consultation paper on the regulatory treatment of Ireland's natural gas interconnectors. Read more
Rules for electrical installations in explosive atmospheres
The third edition of the Electro-Technical Council of Ireland’s National Rules for Electrical Installations in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres came into force in January 2012. Read more
Sustainability criteria for biofuels
Biofuels must satisfy sustainability criteria that include minimum GHG savings and the protection of material and land with a high carbon stock and a high biodiversity value. Read more
Shale gas: a 'game-changer' for gas supply?
In the 2000s the supply outlook for natural gas in the USA was transformed by the emerging viability of unconventional gas supplies, primarily shale gas. By 2009 the IEA described ... Read more
Globally harmonised system for dangerous substances
Work is underway to harmonise the system for classifying, labelling and packaging dangerous substances across the globe. Operators should be aware of their obligations under the ne ... Read more
New industrial emissions directive
The European Commission has recently recast several existing directives covering emissions from industrial operations into a new directive on industrial emissions (integrated pollu ... Read more
Introduction of biofuel obligation scheme
The biofuel obligation scheme was introduced in 2010 as a key component in Ireland’s renewable energy strategy. It obliges oil companies to supply certain minimum amounts of biofue ... Read more
Guidance on air dispersion modelling
In 2010, the EPA published new guidance on air dispersion modelling for industrial installations in Ireland, to provide a common approach for conducting modelling studies. Read more