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Benefits
Main Driver
Market Demand
Main Driver Explanation
Mainly due to Islandmagee Gas Storage Project
Benefit Description
This project will open up the GB-NI-Republic of Ireland corridor, and the Republic of Ireland-NI-GB corridor, both currently unavailable. All three markets
would have the ability for physical bi-directional links for the first time. The project would allow future gas finds in Northern Ireland to be accessed by GB
and RoI. The project will allow GB and RoI to access flexible gas storage planned for Northern Ireland ² which is essential for Northern Ireland gas storage
to be feasible. The planned upgrade will allow security of supply benefits due to the ability to use the planned gas storage facility. It will also provide back-
up support for renewable generation.
Delay Explanation
This project is linked to the Islandmagee gas storage project and has been subsequently delayed, in line with the gas storage project being
delayed ² caused by the absence of competitive transmission tariffs for gas storage.
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