Rise in gas leak reports since 2022, figures show

Reported gas leaks or odours rose from 14 in 2022 to 51 in 2023, a Freedom of Information request has found

The number of possible gas leaks being reported in Jersey has risen sharply in the past two years, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed.

The figures showed between 2020 and 2022 there were a maximum of 14 reports each year for reported gas odours or leaks.

This was followed by 51 reports in 2023, 63 in 2024, and 14 so far in 2025.

Island Energy (IE) said: "We want our network to be as robust and as safe as possible for our customers which is why we are constantly maintaining and upgrading our network."

Reports assessed

A gas leak forced the evacuation of 21 homes in the Le Geyt area earlier this month.

The company said it had invested more than £4m for improvements and upgrades in the last three years after being surveyed and risk assessed by independent UK gas industry and risk specialists.

IE said: "While not all call outs result in repair work, we are very appreciative of the public using our 24-hour line to report any smells of gas so that we can check and assess each one ourselves.

"If there is a suspected gas escape, we ask customers to call the Island Energy emergency line immediately on 755555, we will contact the emergency services if appropriate."