Ireland Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Ireland generated 15.0 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 47.9% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 52nd largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through August 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Ireland generated 15.0 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 47.9% of Ireland's electricity in 2025.
- Ireland was the 52nd largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Ireland's gas generation in 2025 was 8% lower than in 2020, when it was 16.2 TWh.
- Ireland's gas generation in 2025 was 21% higher than in 2015, when it was 12.4 TWh.
- Ireland's gas generation peaked at 18.1 TWh in 2010.
- Ireland's gas share in 2025 was above the world share of 21.7%.
- Ireland had 4.88 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in Ireland emitted 6.74 MtCO2 in 2025, 82% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 15.0 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Ireland's electricity | 47.9% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 52 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 4.88 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 6.74 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.94 TWh |
| 1991 | 3.75 TWh |
| 1992 | 3.65 TWh |
| 1993 | 4.53 TWh |
| 1994 | 4.46 TWh |
| 1995 | 5.16 TWh |
| 1996 | 6.29 TWh |
| 1997 | 6.57 TWh |
| 1998 | 6.43 TWh |
| 1999 | 6.96 TWh |
| 2000 | 9.26 TWh |
| 2001 | 9.15 TWh |
| 2002 | 10.8 TWh |
| 2003 | 13.0 TWh |
| 2004 | 12.9 TWh |
| 2005 | 11.6 TWh |
| 2006 | 13.8 TWh |
| 2007 | 16.1 TWh |
| 2008 | 16.7 TWh |
| 2009 | 16.3 TWh |
| 2010 | 18.1 TWh |
| 2011 | 15.4 TWh |
| 2012 | 14.1 TWh |
| 2013 | 13.1 TWh |
| 2014 | 12.6 TWh |
| 2015 | 12.4 TWh |
| 2016 | 15.3 TWh |
| 2017 | 15.7 TWh |
| 2018 | 16.0 TWh |
| 2019 | 15.9 TWh |
| 2020 | 16.2 TWh |
| 2021 | 15.2 TWh |
| 2022 | 16.5 TWh |
| 2023 | 15.4 TWh |
| 2024 | 15.1 TWh |
| 2025 | 15.0 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Ireland | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 27.7% | n/a |
| 1991 | 25.2% | n/a |
| 1992 | 23.2% | n/a |
| 1993 | 28.1% | n/a |
| 1994 | 26.6% | n/a |
| 1995 | 29.4% | n/a |
| 1996 | 33.3% | n/a |
| 1997 | 33.4% | n/a |
| 1998 | 30.8% | n/a |
| 1999 | 32.0% | n/a |
| 2000 | 39.2% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 43.7% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 52.5% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 51.2% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 45.2% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 50.9% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 56.6% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 55.9% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 58.3% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 64.3% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 56.7% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 52.1% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 51.3% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 48.9% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 43.9% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 50.6% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 50.9% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 51.6% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 51.5% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 50.5% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 47.8% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 48.9% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 48.7% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 48.6% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 47.9% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15.0 TWh | 47.9% | 21.7% | 4.88 GW | 6.74 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 15.1 TWh | 48.6% | 22.1% | 4.76 GW | 6.79 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 15.4 TWh | 48.7% | 22.5% | 4.31 GW | 6.91 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 16.5 TWh | 48.9% | 22.8% | 4.15 GW | 7.44 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 15.2 TWh | 47.8% | 23.2% | 4.15 GW | 6.82 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 16.2 TWh | 50.5% | 23.8% | 4.26 GW | 7.31 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 15.9 TWh | 51.5% | 23.8% | 4.26 GW | 7.16 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 16.0 TWh | 51.6% | 23.5% | 4.26 GW | 7.21 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 15.7 TWh | 50.9% | 23.5% | 4.26 GW | 7.05 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 15.3 TWh | 50.6% | 23.7% | 4.26 GW | 6.90 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Ireland
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 1.16 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 1.21 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 1.53 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 1.18 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 1.45 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 880 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 1.19 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 1.14 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 1.08 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 950 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 1.38 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 1.20 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 980 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 1.14 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 1.29 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 1.21 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 1.49 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 1.08 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 1.05 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 990 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 1.13 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 1.07 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 1.19 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 1.25 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026. Monthly figures for Ireland can differ slightly from the annual totals.