What were the main objections to the Corrib gas field?
The Corrib gas controversy is an ongoing social protest campaign against the Corrib gas project in north-western County Mayo, Ireland….
| Corrib gas controversy | |
|---|---|
| Caused by | Environmental Concerns Lack of public consultation Arrest of protesters Alleged excessive use of force by Gardaí |
Why were shell to sea opposed to the gas field?
It was felt that government pressure was used to force the planning permission through. They also felt misled about the safety of the gas pipeline which did not require planning permission under the 1976 Gas Act.
In what year were the five local men opposed to the project the Rossport Five imprisoned?
On 29 June 2005 five men from county Mayo were jailed for blocking the construction of a gas pipeline through their land by the multinational energy company Shell.
What happened to some of the residents of Rossport in 2005?
In 2005 they were jailed for civil contempt of court after refusing to obey a temporary court injunction forbidding them to interfere with work being undertaken by Shell on their land.
Who discovered the Corrib gas field?
Vermilion Energy
Corrib gas project
| Corrib gas field | |
|---|---|
| Operator | Vermilion Energy |
| Partners | Vermilion Energy (56.5%) Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (43.5%) |
| Field history | |
| Discovery | 1996 |
How much is the Corrib gas field worth?
Based on Vermilion’s 18.5 per cent share of the field for the year until December 21st when it increased its share in the field to 20 per cent, total estimated revenues for the entire field increased to 1.1 billion Canadian dollars or €734 million in 2018. This was in spite of production being down 6 per cent on 2017.
What happened to Shell in Ireland?
Upstream. On 30 November 2018, the sale of Shell’s upstream operations in Ireland, comprising the Corrib natural gas project, was completed.
How far out to sea is the Corrib gas field?
The Corrib field is located approximately 83 kilometres off the coast of County Mayo, in 350 metres of water. The distance from the seabed to the Corrib reservoir is a further 3,000 metres.
Who sold Ireland’s oil?
In March 1958 an oil company was registered in Dublin with a view to securing exploration rights for the 27,000 square miles of the Irish Republic. The principal shareholders were George Collins, Roger Messman and Charles Rinehart.
What are the benefits of the Corrib gas field?
During the operating phase, the Corrib gas field is supporting: Approximately 150 full-time equivalent jobs, with a significant number of these employing local workers. Up to 60% of Ireland’s gas needs, representing an important increase in Ireland’s energy security.
What does Corrib mean?
Corrib has multiple meanings. Among the possible ones are: Lough Corrib, a lake in the west of Ireland, north of Galway. River Corrib, a river connecting Lough Corrib to Galway Bay through the city of Galway.