There is an operational natural gas pipeline to the north of the Borough, which supplies natural gas to the Greater Belfast area. In addition, the Northern Ireland Gas Project (consisting of North West and South North pipelines) has now been approved and is being constructed by Bord Gais Eireann. The project will link in with the existing pipeline and bring availability of gas to the north west and south of the province and help to promote economic activity in those regions.

This pipeline is a major installation and may place constraints on development in its vicinity. The Health and Safety Executive will be consulted on all planning applications within the vicinity of either the existing or proposed pipeline. All proposals will be determined by the Department and public safety will be paramount.
Kilroot Power station is one of the main electricity generating stations in Northern Ireland and has a generating capacity of 580 megawatts or 400 megawatts when burning coal. It is likely that the existing landholdings within the site will cater for any development needs identified during the Plan period.