The warning was issued on Thursday evening…
A technical breach at the Corrib Gas processing plant in north Mayo has led to a warning being issued for customers.
Gas Networks Ireland have advised some customers in the west of Ireland to switch off their supply as a precaution as odourless gas has entered the network and should there be a leak, customers will be unable to smell the leak.
In a statement, Gas Networks Ireland said:
“The operator of the Corrib gas terminal has confirmed that a quantity of odourless gas has entered the gas network. This affects natural gas customers in Galway and Mayo only.
“Natural Gas is odourless, but a smell is added, for safety purposes in the unlikely event of a leak. We are urging gas customers in Galway City, Oranmore, Tuam, Headford, Ballinrobe, Claremorris, Castlebar, Westport, Crossmolina and Ballina to turn off their gas supply at the valve in their meter box until further notice.
“We are recommending this action because in the unlikely event of a leak customers in these locations only, will be unable to smell gas in the current circumstances.
“We will work with priority customers including hospitals to try to ensure their operations are not interrupted. We are working with the Corrib operator to resolve this issue and remove the un-odourised gas from the network in a safe and controlled fashion.
“Our best estimate is that this may take between 48 and 72 hours. Gas Networks Ireland apologises to customers for any inconvenience caused by these measures. While the risk is low, safety is our first priority in operating the network.”
You can find details on how to switch off your supply here.
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