Gas reserves in Ireland
Ireland: Gas reserves was 9.91 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Ireland, 1980–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 9.91 billion cubic meters for gas reserves in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Ireland peaked at 54.93 billion cubic meters in 1987 and was at its lowest, 9.91 billion cubic meters, in 2006.
Ireland ranks 77th of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 34.14 billion cubic meters | 19.82 billion cubic meters | 54.93 billion cubic meters | 9 |
| 1990s | 25.93 billion cubic meters | 10.68 billion cubic meters | 48.99 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.86 billion cubic meters | 9.91 billion cubic meters | 19.82 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.91 billion cubic meters | 9.91 billion cubic meters | 9.91 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.91 billion cubic meters | 9.91 billion cubic meters | 9.91 billion cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Ireland
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.6% (2024)
- Gas production 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.2% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 50.7 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Ireland?
- Gas reserves in Ireland was 9.91 billion cubic meters in 2021, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gas reserves recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 54.93 billion cubic meters in 1987.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.91 billion cubic meters in 2006.
- How does Ireland rank for gas reserves?
- Ireland ranks 77th out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gas reserves. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Proved reserves, measured in cubic meters, are generally those quantities that can be recovered in the future from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions, according to geological and engineering information.