About Bord Gáis

Company History

The history of Bord Gáis Éireann (Bord Gáis) spans from 1976 when the Gas Act (1976) was approved by the Oireachtas establishing the company as the State Gas Development Agency to the current day, where the company has established itself as a major player in an all island energy market.

Bord Gáis’ history of growth is phenomenal and reflects an organisation which has been and continues to be forwarding thinking and innovative in its approach to business development.

Building a natural gas infrastructure throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland; effectively diversifying into the electricity market and successfully growing a major customer base in both the residential and industrial market are just some of the achievements of the company over the years.

For more detailed information on the history of Bord Gáis over the decades, choose from the list below:

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