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Construction Of Cahercon Gas Reserve Could Get Underway In Two Years
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The construction of Ireland's first ever strategic gas reserve to be located off Clare's coast could get underway within two years. Gas Networks Ireland is holding information events in Kildysart Community Hall from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday and Thursday regarding the proposed Cahercon development. The project is expected to create up to 450 jobs and will involve the installation of a deep water jetty storing liquefied natural gas in the Shannon Estuary that would be only be used in the event of an energy supply emergency. Gas Networks Ireland Chief Operating Officer Bobby Gleeson says there's still a long road ahead.