Kinecx Energy targets biomethane following rebrand

  • Gas
  • October 13, 2025

Northern Ireland-based gas network operator Kinecx Energy is to focus on biomethane integration and displacing natural gas following a rebranding.

Formerly Firmus Energy Network, the name change, officially announced at an event in Country Antrim, was first unveiled on 17 September.

Kinecx Energy continues to operate from Antim with a team of about 65. The company has invested around £250m in its gas network, which now spans an area covering 200,000 homes and businesses across Northern Ireland, from Derry-Londonderry to Newry. Of these, 75,000 properties are so far connected to the network.

Research shows biomethane could meet all of current demand within the Kinecx Energy network area.

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