Bord Gais Begins Gas Supply to Alza Ireland in Cashel

Bord Gais Networks has commenced the supply of natural gas to pharmaceutical and medical systems supplier Alza Ireland in the Irish town of Cashel, for the first time, connecting the town to the natural gas grid.

Work on the 14.5km extension of the natural gas network to Cashel commenced in May 2008. The feeder main connects the town to the Cork-Dublin transmission pipeline and Ireland’s 12,375km natural gas network.

There will be an additional 7.4km of distribution mains within the town with work to connect other customers, both commercial and residential, continuing.

John Mullins, CEO of Bord Gais, said: “This is an important project for the town of Cashel, with the availability of natural gas and its benefits to the area for the first time. The economic and environmental benefits from the extension of the gas network will be substantial for all customers in Cashel.

“This project has been delivered with the support from local authorities, businesses and residents throughout the construction program. We will continue to liaise with all concerned as we progress to connect customers throughout the town.”