| Product Code: ETC12985902 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
The natural gas pipeline import shipments to Ireland in 2024 continued to be dominated by key exporting countries such as the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Romania, and Italy. Despite high concentration levels indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market saw impressive growth with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 22.89% from 2020 to 2024. The growth momentum remained strong in 2024 with a notable growth rate of 57.54% compared to the previous year, indicating a robust demand for natural gas in Ireland.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Pipeline Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Diameter, 2022 & 2032F |
3.9 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Pressure Level, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for natural gas in Ireland due to its cleaner energy profile and lower emissions compared to other fossil fuels. |
4.2.2 Government initiatives and policies promoting the use of natural gas as a transition fuel towards renewable energy sources. |
4.2.3 Growing investments in the development of natural gas infrastructure to enhance supply reliability and energy security in Ireland. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Regulatory challenges and uncertainties impacting the planning and implementation of natural gas pipeline projects in Ireland. |
4.3.2 Fluctuations in global natural gas prices affecting the economics of importing natural gas into Ireland. |
5 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Trends |
6 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market, By Pipeline Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Pipeline Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Transmission Pipelines, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Pipelines, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Gathering Pipelines, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Offshore Pipelines, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.7 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Trunk Lines, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market, By Material |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Steel, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Carbon Steel, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Corrosion-Resistant Alloy, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Stainless Steel, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Long-Distance Transport, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Local Delivery, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Collecting Gas, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Subsea Transport, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.6 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Supply Networks, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market, By Diameter |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Large-Diameter, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Small-Diameter, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium-Diameter, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.5 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Large-Diameter, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.6 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium-Diameter, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market, By Pressure Level |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By High Pressure, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.3 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Low Pressure, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.4 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium Pressure, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.5 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By High Pressure, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.6 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenues & Volume, By Variable Pressure, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new natural gas pipeline projects approved or initiated in Ireland. |
8.2 Growth in natural gas consumption rates in key sectors like residential, commercial, and industrial in Ireland. |
8.3 Percentage increase in the coverage of natural gas network across different regions in Ireland. |
8.4 Average time taken for the completion of natural gas pipeline projects in Ireland. |
8.5 Investment trends in natural gas infrastructure development in Ireland. |
9 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Opportunity Assessment, By Pipeline Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Opportunity Assessment, By Diameter, 2022 & 2032F |
9.5 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Opportunity Assessment, By Pressure Level, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Natural Gas Pipeline Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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