Statement on the meeting between Charles Hendry and Irish Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte, Wednesday 20 June
Discussions on the development of renewable energy trading between the 2 countries and plans to enhance gas market planning procedures…
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Both ministers discussed the development of renewable energy trading between the two countries and plans to enhance gas market planning procedures.
The ministers agreed a process to develop a formal Memorandum of Understanding on renewable energy trading between the 2 countries with the aim of finalising it by the end of the year. Officials from both sides will examine a range of market, regulatory and technical issues necessary to underpin the development of cross-jurisdictional renewable trade.
The ministers also agreed to further develop the Common Gas Emergency Planning Framework between the 2 countries.