Phoenix Energy Responsible Business Report 2026

Overview of Phoenix Energy Availability

Gas Availability by Area

Phoenix Energy is the owner and operator of the largest gas distribution network locally, covering the Greater Belfast, Larne and East Down areas of Northern Ireland as outlined below:

A further breakdown of Phoenix Energy availability by town is outlined below, demonstrating the continued opportunity for growth within each area. Construction work to extend the Phoenix network to Whitehead and East Down commenced in 2016, which is the primary reason for the lower penetration levels and considerable potential for growth in these areas. Figures as at end of December 2025

Properties Passed 373,500

Phoenix Energy Overview Figures as at end of December 2025

Total Gas Availability

Area

Connected

Penetration

Bangor

31,250

22,600

72%

Belfast

186,000

146,000

78%

Properties Connected 266,500

Carrickfergus

18,000

13,000

72%

Carryduff

3,600

2,500

69%

Donaghadee

4,000

2,900

73%

Dundonald

8,900

6,600

74%

71 % Penetration Level

Holywood

6,100

5,100

84%

Larne

10,500

6,500

62%

Licensed Area

Lisburn

25,000

18,000

72%

Newtownabbey

33,600

23,800

71%

29%

107,000 Properties unconnected

Newtownards

22,400

14,250

64%

71%

Whitehead

1,650

650

39%

266,500 Properties connected

East Down

22,500

4,600

20%

Total

373,500

266,500

71%

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